APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2011. Documentary Campus, the European Documentary Network (EDN) and Blue In Green Productions are looking for documentary makers and writers in the Asia-Pacific to submit story ideas for Crossing Borders – the Eurasia Pacific Documentary Training initiative. The three-part training programme assists filmmakers to make factual programmes for the international market. When applying please hand in the following documents via email: - a 2-page … [Read more...] about *Update: Entry information for Crossing Borders – documentary initiative
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Asian docs on a high
Seoul – More than 300 documentary makers, producers and commissioning editors have descended on Seoul this week for the second annual Asian Side of the Doc. The four-day event, which debuted in Hong Kong last year, is organised by Sunny Side of the Doc (SSD) and Bang Singapore Pte Ltd. It provides a platform for Asian-based independent filmmakers to pitch and discuss projects with some of the top producers and documentary broadcasters. Keiko Bang, president of Bang, said this year … [Read more...] about Asian docs on a high
New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
BBC Worldwide will re-launch New Zealand’s Documentary Channel as BBC Knowledge next year, in a major step forward in the development of its global branded channels business. BBC Knowledge will join BBC Worldwide’s other channels on the SKY platform – BBC World News and UKTV – to create a bespoke factual content offering geared towards the needs of New Zealand audiences. “Creating a tailored factual offering specifically for New Zealand tastes and preferences is at … [Read more...] about New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
