Recruitment of Companies for 'Global OTT Platform-Linked Production Support'
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency announced on the 16th that they are recruiting companies to participate in the 'Global OTT Platform-Linked Production Support' program until the 2nd of next month.
The Global OTT Platform-Linked Production Support is a project that supports ▲production and investment ▲global OTT scheduling and broadcasting ▲joint intellectual property (IP) ownership with global platforms. Selected production companies will collaborate with global platforms to create broadcast content aimed for release in 2026.
This year, BBC Studios, a global content production and distribution company, is participating for the second consecutive year. They will select about one documentary in the fields of travel, exploration, natural history, and science, providing 1 billion KRW in support. The produced work will be broadcast across Asia through BBC Earth Korea and BBC Player. A representative from the Korea Creative Content Agency said, "The 'Twelve Seas (working title)' selected last year will be aired within this year, opening the door," and introduced it as "a gourmet documentary featuring actor Ryu Su-young and chef Edward Lee."
Viu, an OTT platform specialized in Southeast Asia, is also joining as a new partner. They will select about three works regardless of drama or non-drama categories and provide 3 billion KRW in production costs. The produced content will be exclusively released on Viu. A representative from the Korea Creative Content Agency said, "It is an opportunity to gain high interest throughout Southeast Asia."
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