Long-held family traditions, taboo topics and stifling societal expectations are tackled in the winning films of the Viddsee Juree Awards (Philippines Edition) 2021, winning hearts and minds of judges and viewers alike. For the first time, Viddsee Juree Awards (Philippines Edition) is split into two – Luzon and Visayas & Mindanao, to give more opportunities and recognition for emerging filmmakers from the two different regions to broadcast their masterpieces. Viddsee announced the … [Read more...] about Viddsee announces winners of the Philippine edition of the Juree Awards
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Flame ventures to the world of Celtic graves, Oscar Wilde, Australian origins, and Artificial Intelligence
Flame Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights to a selection of high-end documentary specials as well as a compelling doc feature to be presented to international buyers over the coming months. Three documentary specials being offered include Secrets of the Celtic Grave, The Man Who Destroyed Oscar Wilde and Our African Roots. Flame is handling worldwide sales (outside of US, UK/Eire) to Secrets of the Celtic Grave(1 x 46 min/ 1 x 84 min) produced by Wildflame Productions … [Read more...] about Flame ventures to the world of Celtic graves, Oscar Wilde, Australian origins, and Artificial Intelligence
Viddsee rolls out exciting short films and series for July 2021
Get ready to be inspired to speak in acronyms, befriend a senior neighbour, do some jumping jacks, start sketching comics, and eat LOTS of kuihs. Before diving into the films, Viddsee introduces you to #fACE - a campaign in collaboration with Deloitte, that seeks to spread awareness on female empowerment and gender equality. #fACE: an abbreviation for ‘Female Ace’ As part of the upcoming 'An Anatomy of an Athlete' (21 July) and 'Ambition' (2 August), two Viddsee's Orginals short film … [Read more...] about Viddsee rolls out exciting short films and series for July 2021
Nippon TV announces top-level promotions including new President and Head of Global Business Development
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that Yoshikuni Sugiyama, currently Representative Director and Operating Officer of Nippon TV, has been appointed to President and Senior Executive Operating officer of Nippon TV. He replaces Yoshinobu Kosugi who will be taking the new position of Vice Chairman and Senior Executive Operating Officer of Nippon TV. President Sugiyama will report to Vice Chairman and Senior Executive Operating Officer Yoshinobu Kosugi and … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces top-level promotions including new President and Head of Global Business Development
Ani-One to launch YouTube membership program “Ani-One ULTRA”
Ani-One®, the anime brand and platform in the Asia Pacific region of Medialink Group Limited, the leading dynamic market mover of media content distribution and brand licensing in Asia announced the launch of its YouTube membership program called Ani-One® ULTRA™. For HKD$20 per month for the paid subscription, Ani-One® will provide simulcast titles, classic anime and group buying, giveaway promotion and member discount rolled out in stages. Ani-One® Asia YouTube channel was launched in … [Read more...] about Ani-One to launch YouTube membership program “Ani-One ULTRA”
Q&A with BBC Global News’ Chris Davies
Television Asia Plus recently spoke to Chris Davies, BBC Global News’ Executive Vice President for Marketing and Distribution as he outlined what Asia should look forward to from BBC this year, as well as growth and upcoming partnerships. Television Asia Plus (TVA): What new activities from BBC Global News should Asia look forward to in 2021? Chris Davies (CD): There are a number of major events happening in the region this year. Our team of expert presenters and correspondents will report … [Read more...] about Q&A with BBC Global News’ Chris Davies