Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced a content partnership with Viddsee, where selected content from Discovery will be available online for the first time in the region, starting with shows from the channel’s First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) initiative. Viewers will now be able to watch the full-length documentaries on mobile, as Discovery continues to diversify its product offering, engage new audiences, and make content more accessible in a multi-platform environment. … [Read more...] about Discovery partners Viddsee
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Discovery Channel announces winners of First Time Filmmakers Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of global real-world media company Discovery Communications, announced the five winners of its First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Singapore initiative. The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary based on their proposals and the completed documentaries are scheduled to premiere across the region next year, as Singapore celebrates her 50th year of independence. The five selected filmmakers are: - … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel announces winners of First Time Filmmakers Singapore
Discovery Channel launches “FTFM Singapore” project
Singapore – In conjunction with Singapore’s 50-year milestone in 2015, Discovery Channel on August 14 launched the First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Singapore documentary project, calling aspiring Singaporean filmmakers to submit original ideas that capture Singapore’s unique DNA and what makes the country tick. Themed “The Singapore Story”, the resulting documentaries will pay tribute to the enduring Singapore spirit, people, innovations, culture and history, and will … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel launches “FTFM Singapore” project
Five winners for Discovery’s First Time Filmmakers Japan
Tokyo - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has announced the five winners of Discovery Channel’s First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Japan initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Japanese filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Japan is a partnership between DNAP and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan (MIC). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce … [Read more...] about Five winners for Discovery’s First Time Filmmakers Japan
Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production
Discovery Kids in Asia has announced its latest original production titled KIDS VS FILM, premiering on June 1 across the region. This follows wildlife-based series ADVENTURE 8: ZOO GAMES, which premiered on March 16. The 12-episode TV series, produced by Singapore’s Beach House Pictures, is in line with Discovery Channel’s First Time Filmmakers initiative. Following in the steps of Discovery Channel’s documentary-making traditions, each episode of KIDS VS FILM gives young … [Read more...] about Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production
Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the five winners of the Discovery Channel Korea First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Korea initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Korean filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Korea is a partnership between DNAP and the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of the ‘Korean … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
