Toronto – This year’s fourth-annual Asian Animation Summit, generously hosted by KOCCA, will take place on Jeju Island in South Korea from December 7 to 9. The event’s venue is The Shilla Jeju, a five-star oceanfront hotel located just south of Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano that defines the island’s stunning landscape. An initiative of KOCCA (Korea), MDeC (Malaysia) and SIPA/DITP (Thailand), AAS 2015 is owned and produced by Kidscreen, and supported by Screen … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit heads to Korea
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Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen has announced the 24 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2013 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.At the inaugural Asian Animation Summit last year, 80% of companies that … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
GCMA drives creative content growth in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur– The creative content industry in Malaysia has grown exponentially over the last few years. With a wealth of talent, infrastructure and government funding available in Malaysia, the country has penetrated the global content industry in a multitude of platforms such as TV, Film, Animation, Games, Mobile content etc. Much of the country's creative content has been exported overseas, and Malaysia has truly proven themselves as a contending player in the international … [Read more...] about GCMA drives creative content growth in Malaysia
MIPCOM: Malaysia to announce over US$40 million worth of deals
Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Minister of Communications and Multimedia, the Honorable Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, will be present at MIPCOM, to support Malaysia’s talents and to promote the country’s world-class technology and content. This MIPCOM, the Malaysian delegation comprises a record number of over 50 companies from all content platforms, bringing all new Malaysian-made leading- edge content with a focus on technology and new media. Honorable … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia to announce over US$40 million worth of deals
MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
Toronto - Aimed at 4 – 6 year olds, Origanimals is created by Malaysia's Giggle Garage. The deal with Bejuba! marks the first series for the production to be distributed internationally. Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is also providing support funding and marketing support for the programme. The series consisting of 26 x 30', or 52 x 11' has begun delivering episodes and is expected to be fully delivered by June 2015. Kamil Othman, Vice … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia’s Giggle Garage to debut “Origanimals”
Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
Toronto - Kidscreen has announced that Thailand will participate in the 2013 Asian Animation Summit (AAS) for the first time, presenting three new animated projects from Thai producers in the three-day event’s showcase. The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), a Thai government agency supporting the development and growth of the region’s animation industry, has confirmed that it will sponsor the event as a Supporting Partner and spearhead the AAS project selection process … [Read more...] about Second Asian Animation Summit gets Thai support
