Realscreen

Nat Geo Wild promotes Geoff Daniels

Kevin Ritchie — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:03 +0000

Daniels (pictured), now serving as exec VP and general manager for the wildlife-focused U.S. net, previously served as its senior VP and oversaw its launch in March 2010.

Rod Perth takes the reins at NATPE

Adam Benzine — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:46:23 +0000

Rod Perth (pictured), the co-founder of the ReelzChannel TV Network and former president of Jim Henson Television Worldwide, has been named as the new president and CEO of NATPE - Content First, the organization behind the NATPE Miami and NATPE Budapest conferences.

Pulse opens U.S. offices

Adam Benzine — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:47:17 +0000

Pulse Films (Shut Up and Play the Hits) is expanding into the U.S., opening offices in New York and LA, and setting up a joint venture with American prodco Caviar Content, which will support the UK indie by sharing production know-how and back-office systems.

The 2012 Hot Docs Forum report, part three: Fires, Liars and Inside Jokes

Adam Benzine — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:45:56 +0000

In the final installment of a three-part comprehensive report, realscreen reviews the final pitches from the 13th annual Hot Docs Forum's second day, identifying the projects that wowed international commissioners, and those which missed the mark.

BBC Worldwide to launch channel in Brazil

Kevin Ritchie — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:38:07 +0000

Brazilian viewers will be able to watch BBC HD shows such as Top Gear and Planet Earth Live through NET Serviços' Top HD package as of May 28.

Realscreen West is Sold Out!

Lauren Talledo — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:26:58 +0000

Realscreen West, the most important West Coast conference for the reality TV/factual entertainment industry, has officially sold out. We’d like to thank everyone who has signed up and we’re looking forward to seeing you in Santa Monica on May 30th & 31st. To be added to our waiting list please contact Joel Pinto at jpinto@brunico.com.

We’d also like to extend a special thanks to our advisory board members who collaborated on delivering a robust, relevant, engaging and entertaining agenda for this year’s event.

Realscreen West sells out

Realscreen Staff — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:00 +0000

A waiting list has been established for those still wanting to attend realscreen's factual entertainment/reality TV conference in sunny Santa Monica, taking place on May 30 and 31.

DCD Rights seals deals in U.S., Europe and Australia

Kevin Ritchie — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:18:52 +0000

The British distributor has secured worldwide deals for programs such as Coast Guard Alaska (pictured), She-Wolves: England's Early Queens, The Many Lovers of Jane Austen and Vet School.

Cannes 2012: KinoSmith picks up “Jason Becker” doc

Kevin Ritchie — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:10:51 +0000

The Canadian distributor has picked up all rights to Jesse Vile-directed feature documentary Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (pictured), which is screening at the market in Cannes this week, from London-based Dogwoof Global.

Abu Dhabi to offer production rebate

Barry Walsh — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:45:36 +0000

The incentive program, to be operational from September 1, will offer a rebate of up to 30% of qualifying spend for TV, documentary, and music video makers, as well as feature film and advertising production. (Pictured: Wayne Borg, deputy CEO and chief operating officer of twofour54)