All October Films articles – Page 5
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NewsDiscovery in drama push
US true crime channel Investigation Discovery is moving into fully scripted programming for the first time and is working with UK indie October Films on a landmark serial killer strand.
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FeaturesWalking The Nile
Complete final post and delivery of the series in which Levison Wood embarks on a nine-month walk along the length of the River Nile.
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NewsBritish firms strike deals ahead of Asia TV Forum
British distributors including Sky Vision, Cineflix Rights and Fremantle Media have sold a slew of UK series to Asian broadcasters ahead of the Asia Television Forum (ATF).
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NewsOctober Films hires US factual boss
October Films has hired a US head of factual as it expands its North America operation.
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NewsDial Square 86 buys talent agency in first deal
RDF founder David Frank’s Dial Square 86 has closed its first deal, acquiring a digital talent agency, and is assembling a potential £25m war chest for future takeovers.
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The Broadcast InterviewOctober Films
Following a period of rapid growth, October Films is at a key stage in its development
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NewsHistory plans Columbus shipwreck doc
History and October Films have teamed up to explore the site of the shipwrecked vessel of Christopher Columbus, the Santa Maria.
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FeaturesInside C4’s training scheme
How the Investigative Journalism Scheme has helped Balihar Khalsa prepare for the world of current affairs
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CommentKris: Dying To Live, BBC3
Cancer victim doc is a tribute to BBC3’s backing of new talent, says Matt Robins.
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NewsUK indies in demand in DC
The Realscreen Summit in Washington, DC, was a hive of activity this week as 300 UK producers fought it out to secure commissions from US broadcasters.
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NewsAnimal Planet joins C4 on Nile walk
Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet has partnered with Channel 4 on its ambitious documentary Walking The Nile.
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The Broadcast InterviewDaniel Pearl, Dispatches
When it comes to investigative journalism, creating public debate is as important as ratings
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NewsOctober lands co-pro order from six countries
BBC2 has ordered a big-budget international co-production about Stonehenge from October Films.
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NewsAd firms plan to rival GME
Major advertising agencies including Publicis Omnicom are planning to become rivals to GroupM Entertainment by funding TV content, Broadcast understands.
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NewsC4 hires arts chief
Channel 4 has appointed D-Day As It Happens-commissioner John Hay as its arts head, replacing Tabitha Jackson.
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NewsRTS Craft & Design winners revealed
BT Sport and Channel 4 doc D-Day: As it Happens were among the winners at this year’s RTS Craft & Design Awards.
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NewsC4 plans to walk the Nile
Channel 4 is to track adventurer Levison Wood as he takes part in a year-long challenge to walk the length of the River Nile.
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NewsDancing on Ice leads RTS Craft & Design Awards nominations
Dancing on Ice has picked up four nominations at this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) Craft & Design Awards.
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FeaturesQ&A: Elizabeth McIntyre, Discovery
Discovery’s Elizabeth McIntyre reveals her commissioning wishlist
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NewsDiscovery partners with NFTS on factual course
Discovery Networks International has partnered with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to launch a factual development and production course to find the generation of producers.