Reality distributor TVF International has renewed its first deal with Singapore-based media giant MediaCorp, extending the distribution partnership for another two years, revealed ahead of the TV Asia Forum in Singapore.
TVF already has a four-year partnership with Mediacorp and currently distributes around 350 hours of Mediacorp’s reality shows to broadcasters and broadcasters worldwide. Mediacorp produces a range of factual programmes, mostly for the international Channel NewsAsia (CNA) network, ranging from current events and history series to high-end wildlife, true crime and lifestyle series.
Highlights include the international current affairs series When Giants Collide: A New World Order (3 x 48 minutes), which explores the deteriorating relations between global powers including the United States, China and Taiwan, and “Secret Asia,” now in its ninth season, which investigates On topics range from anti-Asian hate in the UK to the rise of female terrorists.
The history series Ancient Civilizations of Asia: Kingdoms of the East (4 x 48 minutes), presented by Singaporean historian Peter Lee and employing animated reconstructions, illustrates the rise and fall of Korea and the most important empires of ancient Japan and their influence on these popular cultures today. Looted (2 x 48 minutes) follows a new generation of Asian activists who are putting pressure on Western museums and private art collections to return priceless stolen artifacts to their countries of origin.
“Keeping the Music Alive: Challenging the Taliban” (2 x 48) tells the story of Zahra, Afghanistan’s only all-female orchestra. We Don’t Play Dolly (2 x 48′) follows the journey of the South Karnataka State Blind women’s cricket team to the India National Finals. It was recently nominated for a Cannes Diversify award at Mipcom.
“The Mass Extinction” (2 x 48) explores endangered wildlife species around the world and environmentalists’ attempt to save them from extinction, while “Catching a Serial Killer: Death & Injustice in Korea” tells the story of South Korea’s first ever serial killer. Launch Fatal Cold Case – The Hwaseong Murders. Remarkable Living (10 x 30) returns for its fifth season to spotlight the world’s best artisan talent in the fields of architecture, design and boutique lifestyle.
Julian Chu-Lambert, Director of Acquisitions at TVF International, who brokered the original deal and renewals, said: “We have seen increased demand from broadcasters for factual and cutting-edge objectivity, and Mediacorp products have proven very popular due to their unique reach, diverse perspectives and high production value. While Although the pandemic has limited the reach of Western production houses in Asia, Mediacorp has doubled down on their international network of producers to produce programs within Asia and across the UK, US and beyond.Their unique understanding of Eastern and Western cultures is evident in the strength and breadth of the stories they produce, and we are very pleased to continue to Our long-term partnership with them.
Jessalyn Wong, Vice President Content Distribution, Mediacorp added: “Mediacorp is pleased to be partnering with TVF International to bring CNA programming to audiences in the UK, Europe, the US and beyond. Our CNA documentaries and current affairs have won dozens of international awards over the years and are highly regarded for their insightful and thought-provoking content with unique Asian perspectives. We look forward to continuing to work with TVF International to bring Mediacorp’s productions to more viewers around the world.”
TVF International celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023.
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