Cannes - National Geographic Channels International (NGCI), independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence (OTF) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have partnered to commission fifteen one-hour original documentary programmes in high-definition (HD) to encourage Singaporean filmmaking talents. The multi-million dollar partnership will enable the production of 15 titles over the next three years. National Geographic Channels International and Off the Fence will … [Read more...] about NGCI, Off the Fence and MDA to commission 15 HD documentaries
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Asia Broadcast Satellite and Vietnam Telecom International sign MOU
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Vietnam Telecom International (VTI) have signed an MOU to exchange capacity on the two satellites ABS-1 and VINASAT-1. The MOU serves a start for a joint cooperation for telecommunications and satellite services between the two companies. Present at the signing ceremony were Nguyen Huu Khanh, Managing Director of VTI and Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS along with representatives from both companies. … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite and Vietnam Telecom International sign MOU
KOCCA USA brings Korean content to the US via business matchmaking
Los Angeles- Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) USA, the government agency showcasing Korean content to the US, will host IR Roadshow, a business matching event on October 17 – the second and last day of DICON Hollywood held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. The IR Roadshow will have 12 Korean producers present their projects at specially arranged one-on-one meetings with US media representatives to source for partnerships. Korean companies participating in the business … [Read more...] about KOCCA USA brings Korean content to the US via business matchmaking
Singapore’s largest ever delegation heads to MIPCOM
Singapore’s delegation heading to MIPCOM will be its largest with a record 24 companies offering almost 100 programs for sale and distribution. This is Singapore’s seventh year of participation in the audiovisual and digital content market which runs from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Of the titles available, 57 projects will be making their market debut. These include Peach Blossom Media’s 2D animated series Tales Alive, an adaptation from 9 original children’s … [Read more...] about Singapore’s largest ever delegation heads to MIPCOM
Broadcast Australia nabs majority stake in HK’s RFE
Sydney - Transmission provider Broadcast Australia has acquired 55% of Radio Frequency Engineering Limited (RFE), a Hong Kong-based business specialising in indoor and confined space coverage. Deal enables the two companies to work together on digital broadcast network development, particularly broadcast mobile TV networks across the Asia Pacific. The target markets are South East Asia, Taiwan and Australia. Existing REF shareholders will retain the balance of shares. Chris Jaeger, Managing … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia nabs majority stake in HK’s RFE
SARFT and SMG back AMAZIA
Cannes- China's top film and TV regulator and the Shanghai Media Group have endorsed AMAZIA, the inaugural multi-platform exhibition and conference to be staged in Hong Kong from Nov. 17-20 2008. "AMAZIA is an exciting new event and I am convinced it will become an important platform for exchange between China's radio, film and television industries and our colleagues around the world," said Tian Jin, Vice Minister of China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). "The … [Read more...] about SARFT and SMG back AMAZIA
