Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania (Festival: March 20-27, 2026), has announced that the Series Mania Forum (Forum: March 24-26, 2026) has selected the Republic of Korea as its first Country of Honour. As such, KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), a government organization that oversees and coordinates the promotion of the Korean content industry, along with … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces Korea as its first Country of Honour
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Something Special Hires Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang (President & Executive Producer) and InSoon Kim (EVP & Head of Content) announced they hired well-known format producer Jacob (Jongbin) Han as the company’s Head of Productions. His first role will be to produce the full series of the heartfelt Unforgettable Duet commissioned by MBN and funded in part by a recently awarded KOCCA Fund. Han comes from 12 years of production … [Read more...] about Something Special Hires Jacob Han as Head of Productions in Korea
Record Breaking Participation at Largest Taiwan Creative Content Festival Yet Drives Investment Potential
The 2024 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), a major event for Asia’s content industry, kicked off on Nov 5 with record breaking numbers in international participation, cash prizes and awards, and project submissions. TCCF aims to connect global industry professionals with key resources while helping Taiwanese companies reach international markets. This year’s TCCF experienced record participation, with 600 project proposals from 50 countries, 101 exhibition booths, and over 300 international … [Read more...] about Record Breaking Participation at Largest Taiwan Creative Content Festival Yet Drives Investment Potential
Korea Continues to Lead the Charge in Shaping the Future of Streaming in Asia
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), in partnership with the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), held Korea in View @BCWW on 29 August to much success, hosting over 300 delegates at COEX, as part of the 3-day global broadcasting content convention. The conference opened with a special welcome address by Eun Young Kang, Director of the Broadcast & Advertisement Policy Division, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, before going deep into insights on the next chapter of the … [Read more...] about Korea Continues to Lead the Charge in Shaping the Future of Streaming in Asia
AVIA and KOCCA announce partnership for Korea in View
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on AVIA’s upcoming Korea in View conference. Taking place in Seoul on 29 August, Korea in View will now be integrated into BCWW, the annual global broadcasting content convention organized by KOCCA. BCWW will run from 27 to 29 August at COEX, Seoul. Under this partnership, KOCCA will support AVIA in the planning and promotion of Korea in View, … [Read more...] about AVIA and KOCCA announce partnership for Korea in View
Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds for production
InSoon Kim, EVP – Head of Content for Something Special, Seoul-based #1 independent* international Format agency, announced the company won two KOCCA annual funds and accepted both the Format Lab (5 years in a row) and the Pilot fund. KOCCA allows for a max of two funds per year for one company. For the Format Lab, Something Special selected four teams of established Korean producers such as: Sook-kyung Kang, original creator of Physical 100, and Hyunsook Ji, original creator of Singles … [Read more...] about Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds for production
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