Prensario International ATF 2024 Special Edition by Prensario

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ATF 2024: a new opportunity for Asia?

This new edition of the ASIA TV FORUM (ATF) in Singapore promises to be very engaging. On one hand, there is a significant increase in new digital ventures, with the rise of AVOD, FAST, CTV and live-streaming platforms entering the market. On the other hand, content market trends continue to surprise each quarter. What it was seen at Mipcom a month and a half ago in Cannes, France, offers an auspicious outlook for Asian companies globally, if they make well-informed decisions.

What happened at Mipcom? There were two main takeaways: first, while the industry is moving forward with digital advancements, there is a surprising return to traditional formulas, creating a sort of ‘Back to the Future’ dynamic that requires a constant shift

Content Market 2024/2025: two axles of evolution

Progressive:

• Digital

• Social media

• On demand

• Live streaming

Artificial Intelligence

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ATF 2024: hot topics

• Many new digital ventures

• New global picture, better for Asia

• Future and past of contents, combined

• The emergent markets gain strength vs. central ones

• New genre twists due to costs

• Success formats without ‘format bibles’

• The long series are back

between past and future. Second, central markets are experiencing a downturn, while emerging markets are gaining momentum. This shift has particularly benefited Asian players—especially Japan and Korea— as well as regions like CEE, MENA and Latin America. In one of our daily reports from Mipcom, we questioned whether a “bizarre market” is being created, with weird trends. Let’s examine these two main takeaways and explore where opportunities are for Asia, and particularly for APAC, including distribution, production, services, broadcasting and platforms.....

APAC: Content Investments shift towards streaming and regional growth

The 2024 Asia Video Content Dynamics report by Media Partners Asia (MPA) highlights ‘critical developments’ in the content investment and consumption landscape across seven key Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets: India, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The whitepaper reveals that total content investment reached $15.5 billion in 2023, marking a modest 4% year-on-year growth amidst a post-pandemic normalization of budgets and a strategic shift in streaming investments....

Nowadays, there are like two paths in the content market: the traditional issues, that are reloaded this year after the more downs than ups of the digital platforms, and the vanguard side, where

Content sure hits to develop

• Super aggregators/SVOD bundles

• Branded content

• Digital Advertising

• AVOD/FAST

• The AI (Artificial Intelligence) world

The rise of CTV in APAC: a new era of opportunities for advertisers

In the past decade, smart devices and streaming services have rapidly replaced traditional TV, offering audiences countless entertainment options.

This shift has created a monumental opportunity for advertisers to reach different audiences simultaneously through connected TV (CTV)....

everything is evolving fast towards a new digital age. This path includes technology and business evolution, both are important. Let’s see the main issues to face for them.

The greatest new thing is Artificial Intelligence (AI). This concept is the evolution of others at the IT industry (Business Intelligence, BigData, Machine Learning) and means to include robotic processing capacity to former applications. It has been existing for decades, of course. What has changed this time? Two punctual but strong big tips: AI has evolved to Generative AI, which means that it does not only process and respond, but also creates and proposes proactively. And the popular ‘Chat GPT’, ....

SEA’s OTT video streaming market poised for growth

The OTT video streaming market in Southeast Asia, encompassing Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, is projected to surpass 50 million subscriptions by the end of 2024. This milestone will represent a market value of approximately US$1.9 billion, highlighting the region’s significant growth potential.

A new analysis from S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that the annual revenue growth...

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Windows: more openings in major

Inside the big trend seen at the global content market this year, of mixing the new tech future with traditional past basics, we have the international distribution of the big Hollywood studios as one of the best examples. When the big global SVOD were launched, 5-6 years ago, most of the big studios set up product exclusivity for their best or total content. Now they are progressively back in distribution to third parts, and every market we check steps ahead about.

Asian power in leadership

The video game industry in Asia not only dominates in numbers, but also positions itself as an engine of innovation and cultural change on the global scene. This continent, with more than half of the world’s gamers, leads in both technological development and consumer trends....

Cloud revolution in Asian animation

Animation in Asia is experiencing a technical and creative renaissance thanks to the integration of cloud-based post-production services, also known as cloud producing This approach has not only transformed the way animated films are created and rendered, but has also enabled Asian studios to compete globally with stories that highlight their mythologies and traditions....

International major distribution, more open

Disney adds Disney Junior branded content to distribution

WBD pushes the distribution of great classic Warner series to other platforms

Paramount opens new big series to third parties

Amazon MGM has already 100 Amazon Originals on distribution, half series, half movies

Every studio launches per fall new blockbusters especially to Free TV

Major distribution parties are back at the global content events

This year the LA Screenings, the event where the Hollywood studios launch their new films and new season series to 1500 worldwide buyers (in Los Angeles, USA, every May) was relatively quiet in terms of back to distribution announcements. Though, it was more important what they implied, than what they said. Disney, the icon of OTT exclusivity, for the first time since the launch of Disney+, ...

Big Fish and Begonia. Netflix.

The Legend of Hei. Filmin.

WBD expands its streaming

Perrette, President of Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max has taken a significant step in its Asia-Pacific expansion, marking a critical phase in the company’s global growth strategy. Following its September launch in Japan and a smaller debut in New Zealand in October, the platform has rolled out its service across seven additional East Asian markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

The transition replaces the legacy HBO Go platform, which had served these regions since 2010. According to JB Perrette, President of Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, the shift to Max brings a more comprehensive, technologically advanced product to these markets. This move aims to attract new audiences with an enriched content offering and an enhanced user experience.

The services’s revamped platform integrates a diverse catalog, blending brand associated originals, Max Originals, and Hollywood blockbuster films from Warner Bros., Universal, and Paramount.

The service also plans to reclaim beloved franchises like Friends and The Big Bang Theory, alongside the introduction of unscripted content from Discovery. This diverse slate offers viewers a compelling mix of dramas, reality shows, and films designed to cater to a global audience....

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Kayo Washio, Head of US Operations, Chief Producer for International CoProductions, Acquisitions & Distributions · wowow

The Japanese digital TV platform Wowow has intensified its efforts to strengthen its international presence through two key initiatives: a strategic alliance with the TNL Mediagene Group and the launch of Wowow Bridge, its new production services division. Both strategies, unveiled redcently, highlight the company’s commitment to innovation and global collaboration in the media sector. ...

There is no doubt that the Asian market is experiencing growth in the content business beyond its region, driven by new narratives, technologies, and local streaming platforms that have become important pillars in the face of Western OTTs.

Last month at MIPCOM, Japanese domestic streamer Abema TV debuted its international strategy, marking its first presence at the event and the beginning of a new content era for the eight-year-old joint venture.

‘In some ways, was the inspiration for the new global push’, said Tatsuhiko Taniguchi, Abema TV’s Content Headquarters VP and Managing Executive Officer at tech/ internet company CyberAgent

Tatsuhiko Taniguchi, Abema TV’s Content Headquarters VP and Managing Executive Officer at tech/internet company CyberAgent

Amazon unveils 2025 plans for Prime Video

At the unBoxed 2024 event, Amazon Ads announced plans to introduce limited advertisements on Prime Video in India, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Brazil, starting in 2025. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to expand its global streaming and connected TV (CTV) video advertising business, aiming to connect brands with new audiences

In a competitive streaming landscape dominated by global giants, KOCOWA+ has carved a niche for itself as the ultimate destination for Korean entertainment. Expanding its reach into Europe and Oceania, the platform is now bringing a diverse catalog of K-Dramas, variety shows, and K-Pop content to 39 new territories.

This ambitious move solidifies the streamer as a significant contender in the international streaming market, ...

strategy

KunHee Park, CEO, KOCOWA/wavve Americas.

across an ever-expanding slate of markets.

‘We’re excited to offer more brands, in more countries, the opportunity to engage with Prime Video audiences alongside award-winning series and movies, fan-favorite titles, and live sports in 2025’, said Alan Moss, Vice President of Global Ad Sales at Amazon Ads. He emphasized the effectiveness of company’s ad solutions, which combine premium content, first-party data, and innovative ad technology to help advertisers achieve meaningful business outcomes.

Prime Video’s global expansion aligns with Amazon’s efforts to provide a ‘richer entertainment experience’, said. The platform currently boasts an extensive library of original series such as Reacher, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty, as well as live sports, licensed movies, and FAST channels.

Ad innovations driving results

Amazon Ads leverages advanced ad tech informed by trillions of first-party signals from streaming, shopping, ...

Rewind Networks continues its remarkable growth across Asia, strengthening its presence in the Philippines, the Maldives, and Papua New Guinea through new and expanded partnerships.

Collaborations with local affiliates such as Accion, MediaNet, and Digicel PNG have been key to distributing the network’s flagship channels— HITS, HITS MOVIES, and the recently launched HITS NOW—bringing a diverse slate of entertainment to millions of viewers in these regions.

Accion, a long-standing affiliate of Rewind Networks, ...

Avi Himatsinghani, CEO of Rewind Networks

Alan Moss, Vice President of Global Ad Sales at Amazon Ads

For ATF 2024 edition, Prensario International reviews a special survey made by RX into the mindset of top content buyers and commissioners, and what they are looking at the international markets.

WBD (APAC): President

• Editorial strategy: Warner Bros Discovery lead streaming service MAX, that is avaiable since this November in 7 Asian markets.

• Projects/programs search: Original local IP, global brands and children & family content from local creators.

• Acquisition territory: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Doyoung Oh

• Editorial strategy: Plus Media Partner distributes international TV programs to South Korean broadcasters, working with an extensive client network built by its management. Clients include governmentowned public channels, terrestrial stations, cable, satellite channels, and IPTV platforms, showcasing their established industry reach in Korea.

• Projects/programs search: Looking for the documentary & factual programs on History, Lifestyle, Nature, Wildlife, Science & Technology, Discovery & Travel, Environment, Military Arts, Music, Culture, Current Affairs, etc.

• Acquisition territory: Asia.

Nisa Sittasrivong True Visions Group (Thailand):

• What is your editorial strategy?

• Editorial strategy: We acquire high quality TV movies, mini-series, documentaries, feature films and animations for the Japanese market (DVD, TV, VOD and theatrical rights). As a distributor, we work with several broadcasters and VOD companies. We are looking for a wide range of programme categories.

• Projects/programs search: We are looking for completed programmes or programmes in the final stages of production.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America

• Editorial strategy: Seeking, curating and localizing a content, regardless its category, like movie, drama, animation, documentary, ... etc., which can get a well resonation from Taiwan audience on diversify platforms, linear, streaming, non-theatrical and so on.

• Projects/programs search: We seek movies with familiar talent, fast-paced plots, and straightforward drama. Standalone episodes are preferred. Animation for preschoolers and young children, ideally with local co-promotion, is favored. Single-episode documentaries on educational topics are well-suited for senior-grade students.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America, Europe

• Editorial strategy: Searching good content to entertain customer the most, but need to deliver good value and moral to the society.

• Projects/programs search: Series of breakthrough knowledge that audience can easily related and enjoyed.

• Acquisition territory: Asia, North America, Europe.

Masa Omiya

Chuan Chin Chang Tempo International Mass Media

BUYERS

Rachel NG, content commissioning, Mediacorp, (Singapore)

‘We develop an audience-centric approach. We realize young people are not on traditional platforms, but they're not spending more time

Jinwoo Hwang Something Special (South Korea)

generate strong emotions. We mix talent with factual to get them’.

Pia Lin, content acquisition manager, Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan)

for a drama series we are producing in

Patompong Sirachairat, CEO, MonoNext, (Thailand)

‘We are a media conglomate evolving from original content, with local touch but worldco-productions come next’.

Leon Wang, exec Editor in chief, iQiyi, (China)

European content with good balance of artistic and commercial issues’.

Matsumoto Shunichi, NHK (Japan)

‘We’ve created a content value development center, both for our internal programmers and our international customers. A good content can generate value or not, depending the audience, the context and the tools we use for the promotion’.

HOT PICKS AT ATF 2024

Format:

Network:Prod:

Synopsis:

autism who is also a genius in the world of technology and who has grown up protected from society by her

After moving to the big city of Guadalajara after her mother died in an accident, she discovers the worst and emotion called love, new friends, and many more of life’s challenges..

Genre:

Synopsis: Reality turns upside down when the murders of two husbands plunge their wives into a maze of lies, betrayal, and revenge.

Genre: Prod: Synopsis:

Granny’s forgetfulness is getting worse. Even so, she and

Genre: Prod: Synopsis: his plan is complicated when he unexpectedly falls in love, forcing him to choose between vengeance and his newfound feelings..

Genre: Prod: Synopsis: family, avoids relationships due to a traumatic past and

struggling former student juggling multiple jobs, hides a

Genre: Prod: Network: Paramount+ Synopsis:

only to uncover his web of deceit and manipulation.

Genre:

Director: Prod: Synopsis:

his manager and wife, who propelled his career while facing

witness not only the artist but the man behind the legend, rising

Genre: Prod: Network: Synopsis:

shadows, threatening the family’s fragile balance.

Widows’ War (70 x 45’)

Valentina

Until You Burn (8x70’)

My Family (10x49’)

Hidden Garden

Fake

Darío Gómez

Valley Of Hearts

Genre: Prod: Network: Synopsis: see only policemen, deliverymen and ambulances. A series of crimes with the same pattern: homeless victims

Genre: Director: Noa Bressane, Guilherme Azevedo, Philippe

Synopsis: in vastly different circumstances, cross paths years later in Angra dos Reis, where their lives intertwine in living a life of luxury, develop a complicated bond fueled by shared passions, rivalry, and their involvement with murder that changes everything, blending complicity and betrayal over a decade of twists and surprises.

Genre: Synopsis: detectives. With episodes covering infamous stories such

Genre: Prod: Synopsis: beyond our solar system to identifying thousands and

Genre: Prod: Broadcaster: Synopsis: of their tragedy lies in the forbidden love of Bala and

Genre: Prod: Synopsis: as Brad at her sister’s wedding… but lines get blurred when she starts to fall for him.

Prensario makes a selection of the most highlighted contents of the market.

Genre: Synopsis: Alaca, an innocent young girl, lives without surgery, she begins her search for the truth, discovering

Genre: Prod: Commissioner: Synopsis: and wife of a man who has never been a real son to the journey of a lonely but resilient woman at home.

Quiet

Alaca

Crazy About You

My mother’s tale (Annem Ankara)

Crime Files (Renewed for Season 4)

Decoding the Universe

Six of Us (Sahipsizler)

Technically Yours:

multi-window deals series at ATF

Emrah Turna, founder & CEO, Mediahub

Mediahub is attending ATF 2024 with three distinct series that highlight their dynamic storytelling capabilities. Heading it lineup is Alaca, a 120 episodes of 42 minutes drama about a young woman whose humble upbringing masks the secrets of her true origins...

Taiwanese public broadcaster PTS and Japan’s NHK Obihiro Station have announced a collaborative effort to produce a documentary...

Caracol TV’s international distribution unit continues to strengthen its position in the global content market with standout productions and innovative distribution models. In an interview with Prensario, Karen Juliao, ...

Calinos highlights Farah in its 25th anniversary

Turkish distributor Calinos Entertainment is celebrating its 25th anniversary, kicking off festivities at recent markets MIPCOM in Cannes and MIP Cancun in Mexico, where the company organized ...

Insight TV: travel and food stories at ATF

Insight TV returns to ATF 2024 with a curated lineup aimed at showcasing its pivot toward focused content genres, particularly in Travel and Food. With over six years of presence ...

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OGM Universe is presenting a robust offering of Turkish series at ATF 2024 while reaffirming its strategy for global expansion and collaborations. Led by Ekin Koyuncu Karaman, ...

All3media: top-tier independent

All3Media International brings to ATF 2024 a diverse array of content, including scripted dramas, formats, and true crime series. One of its highlights this season is the crime drama Critical Incident

Australian top AVOD at ATF

Australia’s VA Media, the largest enterprise partner of YouTube in the APAC region, will be showcasing its content distribution solutions at ATF 2024. With a vast network of over 20 million...

RTVE: Ena: Queen Victoria Eugenia

RTVE arrives at ATF with a diverse lineup of series and documentaries, part of its recent productions. Among the highlights is Ena: Queen Victoria Eugenia, a historical drama that premiered past October at MIPCOM,...

line-up

Part of its current international lineup at ATF, MADD Entertainment is highlighting Margarita, the muchanticipated spin-off to Cris Morena’s international hit series Floricienta,...

to dramas

At ATF 2024, RCN Estudios showcases several series that have achieved success on its linear signal, reflecting the diversity of local storytelling and betting on narratives that resonate internationally. ...

PBS partners Amazon for FAST

PBS and Amazon announced that more than 150 local PBS stations and the PBS KIDS Channel will launch ad-free over the coming months as a Prime Video FAST offering....

thrillers at ATF

Nicely Entertainment, with its strong track record in distributing content across linear channels and VOD platforms, is presenting a fresh lineup...

TV and OTT

Distributor Encripta is presenting a strong and diverse slate at ATF 2024, featuring recent productions that span adventure and fantasy films, as well as dramas and comedies.... Continue

GMA Network: more Filipino

GMA Network, the leading Philippine television network, has managed to retain a sigthe trust and loyalty of viewers across the African continent: its drama series are now regulars in the homes of more than 40 countries in the region.

In response to evolving viewer preferences, the Philippinesbased media company has also effectively expanded its reach to with OTT platforms.

GMA Network on the global stage, with particular emphasis on expanding its reach in the Middle East and North Africa and European markets. The company consistently highlights the richness and appeal of storytelling, dedicating itself to enhancing its impact in these regions. ...

Rochella Ann Salvador, Assistant Vice President, GMA Worldwide Division

market

Angela Colla, Director of International Business and Co-productions, and Pablo Ghiglione, head of International Co-productions

At ATF 2024, Globo is showcasing a dynamic portfolio of series, documentaries, and telenovelas, further solidifying its presence in the international media market. Among production offer is the Globoplay Original O jogo que mudou a História. Created by José Junior, the series explores the rise of ...

Toonz

Media Group unveils MINIBOTS

Toonz Media Group launched a new animated feature, MINIBOTS. This familyfriendly adventure, filled with high-energy entertainment and emotional depth, promises to captivate a wide audience. Produced in collaboration with Evolutionary Films and...

The Mediapro Studio: more

The Mediapro Studio is showcasing an impressive lineup of series at ATF 2024, reflecting its continued success in international co-productions and storytelling. ...

over 60 FAST

Amagi made a partnership with A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), the owner of the newly launched Victory+™, a free directto-consumer streaming service created for fans. The arrangement brings over 60 Amagi-delivered...

Season of Lego Masters in Japan

Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) is set to debut the second season of Lego Masters, the Banijay-distributed format, on its Channel 6 network and streaming platforms TVer and U-NEXT

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ICEX: Spain for the

ICEX (Spain) is steadfast in its efforts to promote the internationalization of the national audiovisual industry, showcasing the potential of its delegation at ATF 2024. Under the Audiovisual From Spain umbrella, the Spanish delegation...

BEAJ Brings “Drama to ATF Market

The Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) is once again hosting the promotional event “DRAMA GEMS FROM JAPAN” at ATF market, in Singapore. The event is taking place on Wednesday, December 4,...

a diverse lineup to ATF

GoQuest Media returns to ATF 2024 with a varied catalog reflecting its strategic focus on both regional and international markets. The company has been active in distributing and acquiring content from Asia, ....

Lionsgate Entertainment is presenting an array of series at ATF 2024. Under the leadership of Agapy Kapouranis, President of International Television & Digital Distribution, Lionsgate continues to deliver...

Since 2011, Collot Baca Media has become an international audiovisual localization company. With offices in Switzerland and Mexico, the agency serves some of the world’s ...

formats at ATF

As a leading distributor and producer of dramas and formats in Latin America and worldwide, Dori Media is attending ATF 2024 to showcase its latest offerings. The company’s slate ...

Animotion: new 3D animated series

Animotion Media Group’s new 3D series Detective Finnick successfully debuted at the recent MIPCOM Cannes. Following the release of the first Finnick feature film in theaters...

ATF 2024 is featuring the India Pavilion, a grand showcase spearheaded by the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC). Supported by India’s Ministry of Commerce...

Talpa and Spektr; 3 minutes of Fame

Talpa Studios has enhanced its creative capabilities through a new partnership with Spektr, an emerging player in innovative television formats. The collaboration has already ...

Kanal D: powerfull dramas at ATF 2024

Kanal D International is presenting a compelling slate of dramatic series at ATF in Singapore, emphasizing emotionally charged stories designed to captivate international audiences. Among the highlights is My Mother’s Tale (Annem Ankara), a drama set in the 1990s and based on true events.

The series follows the life of Zuhal, a mother of three who battles emotional and social hardships in Ankara. Starring renowned Turkish actors Bergüzar Korel and Mehmet Günsür, the story delves into the sacrifices and resilience of women. Korel, who plays Zuhal, shared in an interview with Prensario that the role posed an emotional challenge, allowing her to portray the deep love and sacrifice her character embodies. The show had a dedicated screening at the recent MIPCOM Cannes in October.

Another standout drama is The Family Burden, which centers on Melike, a woman who, ...

Strategy & Sales Director

Zee: Indian & Latam

Ashok Namboodiri, Chief Business Officer, Manjyot Sandhu, Senior Vice President, International Digital Marketing & Distribution, both at Zee Entertainment (India); Rosalind Rotundo, Vice President, VIP 2000 TV (USA); Irwin Inman, Head, Distribution, Asia TV USA, Zee Entertainment; Roxana Rotundo, CEO, VIP 2000 TV (USA)

ZEE Entertainment has had an eventful year, successfully venturing into the international market with its first coproduction, Valentina, My Special Love, a drama series that has already been presented to international...

Cignal TV partners with Max to offer a

Cignal TV has joined forces with Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, to launch a new entertainment bundle combining premium pay TV with top-tier on-demand streaming. ...

OTTera: strategy is

TCCF 2024 wraps up with

Launching a FAST channel without a solid strategy or dedicated advertising sales teams is a recipe for failure, warned Stephen Hodge, CEO of OTTera, during the FAST and AVOD-focused...

Canal 13 marks 65

Past August 21, Canal 13 (Chile) celebrated its 65th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in Chile’s media history. Over the decades, the network has solidified itself as one of the most influential media outlets in Chile and Latin America....

ABC Japan and dramas

ABC Japan has entered a development partnership with South Korean production company Imaginus to create scripted dramas for Japanese broadcaster ABC TV. The collaboration will ....

The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) 2024, one of Asia’s flagship events for the content industry, successfully concluded on November 8 with record-breaking international participation,...

entertainment titles

With several entertainment titles, and also live-shows like the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards Alfred Haber Distribution is promoting its seasonal catalog in the European ....

Prime Video India: with Channel K

Prime Video has introduced Channel K, a premium Korean entertainment channel from Interactive Media Mix, Inc. (IMX), as an add-on subscription for its Indian audience. The service offers an extensive...

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dramas

CJ ENM continues to assert its global dominance, earning 8 National Winner titles at the 2024 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA).

The company’s dramas Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner, ...

NHK and its international distribution arm, NHK Enterprises (NEP), are gearing up to present an engaging lineup of programs at ATF 2024. Known for their impartial ...

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, announced the promotionof Raul Piña to Director of International Distribution ...

eSteno: expansion and key deals

eSteno, a Chilean company with over 25 years of experience in closed captioning, subtitling, translation, and transcription, participates at ATF 2024 to showcase its services. With a specialized professional ...

Centauro: B2B and

With facilities in Miami, Bogotá and Sao Paulo, Centauro Comunicaciones is well positioned to offer audio production and post ...

Valley of Hearts leads Inter Medya’s offering in the Asian market

Inter Medya arrives at ATF with a selection of dramas that focus on family themes and emotional conflicts, reinforcing its commitment to connecting with audiences worldwide. One of the highlights of its catalog is Valley of Hearts, which premiered at MIPCOM in Cannes and was also showcased at MIP Cancun.

The series tells the story of Sumru, a woman who abandoned her twins and now leads a comfortable life in Cappadocia. The plot thickens when her children, Nuh and Melek, discover her true identity and seek to confront her, triggering a series of events where love and revenge intertwine. In this family drama, Sumru’s past resurfaces, challenging her life decisions and their impact on future generations, set against a backdrop of forbidden love and dark secrets....

Following a successful year, ABC Commercial is returning to the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) to showcase an exciting new slate of content, featuring beloved favourites and ...

Beatriz Cea Okan, VP and director of sales and acquisitions

BUYERS - PICTURE GALLERY - ATF 2024

and

Japan: Matthew Ireton, CEO, Yoshimoto (USA); Sakura Wang, manager international content sales & acquisitions, Yoshimoto Kogyo (Japan); Cyrus Farrokh, SVP head of worldwide strategy and US operations, Studio Ramsay Global; Kengo Nakai, producer, Ken Tezuka, acquisitions, both from Yoshimoto Group (Japan).

NHK Japan: Yoko Barrett, Translator, Saimi Suzuki, producer, Tomoko Kumanomidou, senior director, Kayo Fukuda, senior manager

acquisitions, Crossover Media & Design (India).

and

Broadcasters, platforms

producers: Hazlin Haiz from Infocomm Media, Singapore; Zahira Razak, Farlina Mohamed, Wan Haiz, all from Mediacorp (Singapore) ; David Teo from Metrowealth (Malaysia) ; Jane Lim from MIG Production (Malaysia) ; Jason Teo from Metrowealth (Malaysia) ; Zeb De Costa from iQiyi (Malaysia) ; and Ezra Farabi from Mediacorp (Singapore).

Karen Lee, Leong Wai-Lene, both from the telco Singtel, Singapore; Samuel Koh, from Rock Entertainment Holdings, financing and production, Singapore

Jamie I, international manager, Amazon MGM Studios, with Rewind Networks, Singapore: Sandie Lee, EVP, Avi Himatsinghani, CEO

Japanese TV Asahi team: Yukiko Sakaguchi, associate director copyright business developer; Ami Kawamoto, manager programming & entertainment; Sayaka Takahara, programming & entertainment department

The acquisition team from Duronto TV (Bangladesh): Abhijit Chowdhury, Sheyuti Shahgufta, and Sunjida Siddique. The country is booming in production and OTT platforms

Chie Kamata, head of international, Haruka Takamatsu, sale exec, and Francois Grosjean, Deputy Director of Global Business, all at Fuji TV, Japan; and Tom Miyauchi, Head of Formats at Nippon TV Corp, Japan.

Digital giants from China: Liqiang Zhao, content partnership, Huawei, Leon Wang, executive editor in chief, iQiyi, Peng Zhang, Sunrise consulting, Wang Yue, international public affairs senior manager, iQiyi, all from China

Indonesia, big growing market: Gamaliel Paulus S, MNC Group; Surya Hadiwinata, PT NET Mediatama Television; Oswin Bonifanz, Unlimited Production.

Bharath Bhushan Laxmipati, CEO, Green Gold Animation (India); Adita Jain, acquisition manager, IN10 Media Network (India); Vishal Kanungo, acquisition manager, Aeroplay Entertainment (Singapore); Anil Ramadhar,

Singaporean buyers: Grace Pang, Nicole Ong, Yen Zhao, all from PCCW OTT.

Jea Moon Lee, EP from KCA, Korea; Andew Ji-Yong Kim, president, AK Entertainment (Korea); Jungsoo Kim, content strategy headquarters, TBS (Japan); Hojin Kwon, senior executive director, SBS (Korea); Jun Fukai, deputy director, TBS (Japan).

The buying

production team of Nippon TV: Kotoko Fujita, producer, Katsunori Kurokawa, content director, Ryutaro Hirose, director, Megumi Hisamichi, senior manager, programming & platform strategy, Mayuko Sakakibara, producer

More than China: Li Hanchun, deputy director, from broadcaster JSBC; Liqiang Zhao, content partnership, from tech titan Huawei; Qi Wang, international manager Asia, Beta Film (Germany); Xiaoming Qin, director of international distribution & acquisitions, JSBC

Rochella Ann Salvador, officer in charge and senior international manager, GMA Network (The Philipines); Ran Kim, producer, Kimjonghak Production (South Korea); YunAh Kim, CEO, Evenent (South Korea).

Nicole Shun, Priscilla Chan, both from Viu OTT (Hong Kong); Nina Park, Heewon Lim, both from Lian Contents (South Korea).

Malaysia: Aizal, Ryan Lee, Effa Rozaeliyana, and Maszleen Binti Ramli, all from Sarawak Media Group.

Jove Lin, head of acquisition, Creative Century Entertainment (Taiwan); Oanh Lam, acquisition executive, Da Ngan, acquisition executive, Do Lan Phuong, acquisition manager, all from BHMedia (Vietnam).

A strong player from Thailand: Patompong Sirachairat, CEO, MONO Next, with Jeremiah McMillan, Executive producer, international content executive & Strategist, Ambush 8.

Taiwan: Penny Chiou, Oliver Thesela, both from Ulight Entertainment Technology; Ethan Yang, director, You See Media; Sandy Lee from Ulight. Taiwan now is very important in the APAC map

The PT Link Net acquisition team: Himayati Salamah, Maria Bernadita, Terriluana Irmalia, all from Indonesia.

Multi-country: Phua Cheng How from Infocomm Media (Singapore); Emma Kuo from Ins Culture and Creative Industries (Taiwan) ; Hsiao Hsiu Ming from Bomei Productions (Taiwan); Yen Lee from Hoyawood International (Hong Kong).

Kelvin Ko, acquisitions from Animaccord (Cyprus); Juliana Ma, Vicky Chung, both acquisition executives from Media Culture (Hong Kong).

Chinese buyers at ATF: Chloe Chen, Shirley Li, Cynthia Wang, all from iQiyi; Wenjuan Li, Li Lijun, from Century UU.

Japanese broadcasters: Reiko Kaneko, Yu Yamauchi, Kohei Shimoya, chief producer, Maki Nakajima, all from ABC Frontier, with Takeshi Murakoshi, international acquisitions, Yomiuri TV

NHK Japan, drama programs department: ThKeiko Tsuneki, senior producer Center 4, Koji Sakabe, senior producer Center 4, Keiko Tanaka, contractor, Genichiro Kachi, producer, Shunichi Uchida, producer

Mami Toyosaki, content acquisition live action, Netflix (Japan); Shalline Chok, VP of sales and acquisitions, YooHoo Media (Australia); Esther Chen, program purchasing director, Shannon Lin, program project manager, both from Wonder Hypermedia Corp. (Taiwan).