Singapore, 22 April 2007 – MediaCorp and Japan’s broadcaster NHK have another partner in project The Asian Pitch, which was launched in November, 2006. Korean broadcaster KBS has come onboard for the pitching event designed to create Asian-made documentaries in high-definition (HD).
MediaCorp’s HD company, Caldecott Productions International (CPI), will be working with NHK and KBS on The Asian Pitch targeted specifically at Asian documentary makers.
Mr Park Chung Yong, Chief Producer of KBS, says, "KBS is excited to take part in The Asia Pitch - a most interesting international project between the three major public broadcasters of Asia. We are confident that this project will provide the groundwork for the development and enhancement of independent production in Asia. At the same time, it will also create opportunities to expose Asian content to the international media."
Says NHK’s Mr Fumio Narashima, Head of International Program Development, "NHK has enjoyed a number of collaborations with KBS in the past, and we are confident that their participation will add a unique perspective to The Asian Pitch. We initiated The Asian Pitch to open doors for independent production companies and directors in Asia to create HD TV documentaries. I hope that this initiative will be able to offer the international market new Asian stories and discover emerging talent in Asia."
"We are absolutely delighted because each partner brings to the table a different perspective on documentary-making. We look forward to this major co-production alliance with NHK and KBS and are confident that it will undoubtedly create new Asian content that will have a strong impact globally," says Ms Ong Hee Yah, Managing Director, CPI.
The Asian Pitch
Fifteen proposals have already been shortlisted and the directors will be pitching their story ideas to a panel comprising of executive producers from the three broadcasters.
Four will be awarded funds to produce their documentaries after the selection.
The first pitching session will be held on July 19 - 20 in Singapore.
Issued by Caldecott Productions International
For more information, please contact
Shialey Tan
Manager, International Business
Content Development International Markets
Caldecott Productions International
Tel: (65) 6350 3212
Fax: (65) 6259 2062
E-mail: shialeytan@mmediacorp.com.sg
About Caldecott Productions International Pte Ltd
Caldecott Productions International Pte Ltd is MediaCorp’s HD company with a key focus on producing and distributing high quality HD Asian documentaries for an international market. Our specialty is in producing original stories that champion the lives of the common people because their stories are worth telling. Our main subject matter is centred on social and human interest issues with respect to the environment and unique cultures in India, China and Indonesia.
We work with some of the most creative independent directors in Asia for authenticity and local perspectives. We also hope to make our physical and social environment a better one through our content. Besides, we work on co-productions with established production houses and broadcasters on broader themes like wildlife and history.
Interactive applications are available for some of our documentaries.
For more information, please visit www.caldecottproductions.com
has attracted more than 100 submissions from Asian producers and directors from China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines and Singapore.