Independent filmmakers and production companies invited to pitch and co-create content that will premiere on Discovery’s platforms and Viddsee
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced the launch of ‘Jumpcut Asia’, a three-day boot camp to bring aspiring filmmakers through DNAP’s best practices in producing content for global broadcasters across both linear and digital platforms. It will also aim to stimulate discussion and inspire filmmakers to experiment with new storytelling styles and techniques as well as present them across multi-channel platforms that will travel across the Discovery regional network.
From today till 4 December 2016, Southeast Asian filmmakers and production companies are invited to submit their original ideas for films that will capture the essence of Southeast Asia through the Jumpcut Asia website. Held from 16 – 18 December 2016, the three-day creative workshop is open to all interested registrants. Industry experts including Oscar winning documentary film producer Nicholas Reed, will share his experience through masterclasses in pitch development, what makes a good story, how to present and how to get attention for your project. Shortlisted applicants will go on to pitch and the winners will produce a short film and will receive full funding and production guidance from DNAP, with their final films premiering to millions of viewers on DNAP and Viddsee’s digital platforms in 2017.
“Southeast Asia is a region bursting with life and vibrancy and with amazing stories waiting to be told. This is Southeast Asia’s time in the spotlight, and we are excited to bring original, local content to a regional stage through Jumpcut Asia. As the leader in storytelling, we are pleased to invest and share our expertise to help build and showcase compelling stories helmed by Singapore’s next generation of filmmakers,” said Charmaine Kwan, Head of Products, Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific.
For more information on the pitch and workshop details, please visit: http://www.discoverychannelasia.com/more/events/jumpcut-asia/
About Nicholas Reed
Nicholas (Nick) Reed is an Oscar winning film producer, media entertainment and technology entrepreneur, with interests in film finance, digital marketing strategist, and motion picture and television production.
Only in Hollywood can you go from being a British Royal Navy Pilot to being cast by Steven Spielberg in the film HOOK to becoming the Head of International Creative Management’s Motion Picture Department (one of the biggest Hollywood talent agencies), and according to the London Times, one of the most influential Brits in Hollywood.
After moving to the United States in 1992, he was cast by Steven Spielberg to play Robin Williams’ father in the film HOOK and then later cast by Francis Ford Coppola to play a small role in DRACULA. Intrigued by Hollywood, he joined ICM in an effort to understand the making of movies. He rose quickly at ICM, eventually going on to become the Head of the Motion Picture Literary Department.
Working with writers, directors, and actors, Reed has been involved with such movies as MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, AUSTIN POWERS I, II and III, ELIZABETH, TRAINING DAY, BRIDGET JONES DIARY, MOULIN ROUGE, THE BOURNE IDENTITY SERIES, MONSTER’S BALL, WHITE NOISE, UNDERWORLD I, II and III, MEET THE PARENTS, MEET THE FOCKERS, BORAT, LIVE FREE DIE HARD, PRINCE OF PERSIA, among many others. In television, he was involved with the successful CSI series franchise, and the re-launch of HAWAII 5-0, among others.
Nick spent his career championing talented artists and their film, television and documentary projects. Now in his new entrepreneurial role as a strategic producing partner, he is enthusiastically bringing a diverse slate of projects to reality across all media. Nick is the Co-Founder of Shareability- one of the most successful companies in the world at creating viral content video content for brands. He has served on the Los Angeles British Film Board in Los Angeles, where he has advised the government on film policies as well as providing industry guidance for government ministers. He has also advised the Finnish government on their film and entertainment business.
About Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a division of the leading global entertainment provider Discovery Communications, is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content through its portfolio of brands. From survival to natural history, wonders of science to extreme jobs, motoring to travel and lifestyle, and the latest engineering marvels to live sporting events, Discovery offers distinct must-watch programming to engage viewers across the region. The portfolio reaches 694 million cumulative subscribers in 37 countries and territories with programming customised in 14 languages and dialects. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
