PASSION PERFORMS IN ASIA
December 12, 2009 - Passion Distribution continues its growth in the market and adding to UK and US content has recently started working closely with some key Asia based producers though its relationship with MDA (Media Development Agency based in Singapore). Passion was excited by their unique perspective and access to untold stories, exploring both unique worlds and ancient traditions and is successfully distributing three new series launched at MIPCOM 2009 including DINING WITH DEATH (seasons 1+2 13x60 episodes) which has already sold to: Travel Channel, USA; Viasat Pay, Pan Scandinavia & East Europe; Cable News Limited, Hong Kong; U7, Russia & CIS; TEUVE, Spain and True Visions Thailand, CULINARY ASIA (6x60) which is in negotiation in several territories and sold to Noga Israel and CULTURE X (20x60) now in its second season and also in negotiation with several broadcasters in a number of different territories.DINING WITH DEATH (13x60) takes us on an extreme and shocking journey with foods that man eats to survive but one wrong move and the poison within will cause sudden death! Produced by Filmat36 in association with MDA Singapore.
CULINARY ASIA (6x60) filmed in HD is a cultural series exploring local customs, delicacies and traditions, delving deep into the heart and soul of Asian culinary identity. Produced by Oak3 Films and Threesixzero Productions in association with MDA Singapore.
CULTURE X (20x60) is an exciting documentary series that sheds light on lesser-known customs, cultures and traditions, many of which have been prevalent for decades, some for even centuries. Produced by Third Floor Pictures in association with MDA Singapore.
The Asian territory is one of great importance to Passion and other sales business concluded this month in the territory includes: HOW BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD which has sold to Discovery Pan Asia, TOO FAT FOR 15 which has sold to MICO for NHK in Japan, CURIOUS & UNUSUAL DEATHS which has sold to BBC Worldwide for BBC Knowledge Pan Asia, China LIC Hong Kong and True Visions Thailand, ROYAL INQUEST which has sold to BBC Worldwide for BBC Knowledge Pan Asia, AUTOPSY: MOST SHOCKING STORIES which has sold to AETN All Asia Networks and True Visions Thailand and RESCUE MEDIUMS, EXTRAORDINARY ILLNESSES, MY CHILD WONT TALK and INVASION OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS which have all sold to True Visions Thailand.
Passion Distribution was officially launched by its founder and CEO, Sally Miles, in 2008. This unique, boutique and intimate style international distribution business represents great content and formats on behalf of UK and North American producers and broadcasters. London and Sydney based Passion Distribution specialises in popular quality programming and formats in genres including Factual Entertainment, Reality, Documentaries, Lifestyle, Game-shows and Comedy. Passion Distribution has exclusive distribution agreements with several broadcasters and production companies including Lifetime and World of Wonder and works with many others both in the UK & US. Having built a catalogue with over 1,000 hours in its first year, Passion Distribution is active in pre-selling , finding co-pro partners and deficit funding.
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