What's up with docs?

Article Abstract:

Documentary film-makers for television are hounded by several issues such as the "Queengate" scandal and the management issues of Channel 4 and Five. During the Sheffield Doc Fest, the ongoing debate was on single documentary films losing their popularity due to the rise of other forms of factual entertainment. The current situation of TV documentaries is given.

Alliances and partnerships, Company distribution practices, Documentary filmmakers

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Deal or no deal: the VoD route

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The plans of independent producers to either introduce their own video-on demand services or make deals with broadcasters for offering download services are discussed. The producers intend to obtain maximum benefits from the new free trade agreements signed by Pact with broadcasters.

Contracts & orders received, Cable and other pay TV services, Motion picture & video production, Business Associations, Trade Associations, Contracts & orders let, Video-on-demand, Contract agreement, Trade and professional associations, Industry association information

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Mentorn signs Canadian co-pro deal

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Mentorn has signed a television program production and distribution agreement with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Under the deal, Mentorn will co-produce four documentary series in the next four-year period.

Canada, Television broadcasting, Canadian Broadcasting Corp., Distribution agreements, Mentorn International

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