ABC Commercial has licensed Cup of Dreams (1 x 60’ HD) to Universal Sports Network in the US, where it screened during prime time this month, in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup final. Written and directed by BFI-winner Julian Shaw, the documentary goes on an emotionally charged journey through the heart of New Zealand to explore why its national rugby team, the All Blacks, has not won a World Cup since 1987. The Screen Australia film, co-funded by Movie Network and Prime NZ, was in … [Read more...] about Wildest Dreams
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MTV goes behind the scenes
MTV Southeast Asia is broadcasting a rock documentary, based on this year’s Music Matters festival in Singapore, on 4 October. The documentary, produced by Siren Films, features opinions from industry heavyweights and artists from around the world, including an interview with Canadian punk rock band Simple Plan. The film also goes behind the scenes of Music Matters for Japan, an initiative that aims to aid Japan Red Cross and Peace Boat, two non-profit organizations involved in rebuilding … [Read more...] about MTV goes behind the scenes
CNN deconstructs tsunami in NHK special
CNN International announced that it will be airing the NHK-produced documentary, Surviving the Tsunami. The documentary gives viewers a comprehensive look at the destructive power of the catastrophic tsunami on March 11th, 2011, as well as the extraordinary tales of human survival. Surviving the Tsunami utilizes rare NHK footage on the ground and from the air in the badly-hit Tohoku region only minutes after the earthquake, in addition to amateur videos recorded by local residents. The programme … [Read more...] about CNN deconstructs tsunami in NHK special
NGC and Panasonic co-sponsor heritage sites documentaries
Singapore - National Geographic Channel (NGC) has signed a sponsorship deal with Panasonic to bring a special programming block focused on UNESCO World Heritage sites to NGC viewers across five continents – Asia, North America, South America, Europe and Australia. Under the terms of this 12-month agreement, NGC and Panasonic will showcase outstanding documentaries about UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Taj Mahal, Machu Pichu, Yellowstone National Park and Stonehenge. Beginning 5 … [Read more...] about NGC and Panasonic co-sponsor heritage sites documentaries
*Update: Entry information for Crossing Borders – documentary initiative
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
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
