Where is the Asian factual content heading? Yves: Many more channels, platforms, IPTV… are now proposing factual content all over Asia. It creates a real appetite, higher quality expectations, and offers new opportunities for producers and filmmakers. We can see more co-production with European, Australian, North American TVs or producers and even Asian partners. Factual content is considered an “easy” way for co-production, using high end technology (4K, CGI…), suitable for IMAX and giant … [Read more...] about Yves Jeanneau Demand for factual is endless
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2015 Asian Side of the Doc
Following Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu, Xiamen now welcomes you to the 6th Asian Side of the Doc, 17-20 March 2015, for four days of sales market, pitching sessions with awards, panels, one-to-one meetings, training workshops, networking and social events – all to coproduce, sell and buy documentary. Situated on the South-East coast of China (Fujian Strait), the city of Xiamen with its palm trees, vast beaches and historical architecture is the perfect location to … [Read more...] about 2015 Asian Side of the Doc
TVA exclusive: Asian Side of the Doc post-event wrap
Of the over 30 documentary ideas that were selected to pitch at this year’s ASD, more than half featured China as subject matter or had Chinese broadcasters/ audiences in mind. This is not surprising, given that attendees from the host nation form the largest delegation of 650 attendees from 43 countries. ASD reported a notable increase in participation, 27% up on last year. The added benefit of the inaugural sales market attracted more than 120 exhibiting companies, including 20 … [Read more...] about TVA exclusive: Asian Side of the Doc post-event wrap
5th Asian Side of the Doc sold out
The 5th edition of Asian Side of the Doc, the 4-day factual market bringing together broadcasters, producers and financiers from Asia and the rest of the world to coproduce documentary and specialist factual, held in Chengdu this year, is now sold out. 632 delegates have already registered, including 130 decision makers. This year, there’ll be many more delegates coming from Asia, Europe, Australia, and some from North America: 65 producers and distributors from France, 35 from Australia, … [Read more...] about 5th Asian Side of the Doc sold out
TVA Exclusive: Interview with Yves Jeanneau, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc
In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc Yves Jeanneau highlighted the stakes of the upcoming 5th edition of the Asia-centric documentary film marketplace which will be held in Chengdu, China from March 18-21 this year. Yves Jeanneau 1. ​Why has Asian Side of the Doc decided to go to Chengdu this year? Asian Side of the Doc started five years ago with a clear strategy: to roll out the event all over Asia to gather as many … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Interview with Yves Jeanneau, CEO of Asian Side of the Doc
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
