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  • NeuralGarage finalist at SXSW Pitch 2025 with revolutionary VisualDub tech

    NeuralGarage finalist at SXSW Pitch 2025 with revolutionary VisualDub tech

    MUMBAI: For NeuralGarage, to revolutionise entertainment, the answer lies in VisualDub, its groundbreaking technology addressing the age-old problem of visual dissonance in dubbed content.

    Now, this Bangalore-based Generative AI start-up is set to showcase its innovation on the global stage as a finalist at SXSW Pitch 2025, competing in the ‘Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content’ category.

    VisualDub synchronises the lips and jaw movements of actors with dubbed audio, creating a seamless viewing experience for audiences without compromising the original resolution. Built for films, streaming platforms, broadcast networks, and advertising, this technology transforms how content is localised, enabling brands to produce native, authentic visuals in multiple languages—without skyrocketing production costs.

    “VisualDub is production-ready and meets the exacting standards of the entertainment industry,” said NeuralGarage co-founder & CEO Mandar Natekar. “Generative AI will rapidly change the way content is created, distributed, and consumed. With VisualDub, we are poised to drive this change from the front. We can’t wait to showcase the full spectrum of our technology at SXSW 25 in their pitch event.”

    VisualDub already has a proven track record, having been used by major global brands to adapt ad films into multiple languages seamlessly. This innovation reduces the need for costly re-shoots while delivering content that feels native and immersive to diverse audiences.

    VisualDub is the brainchild of IIT Kanpur alumni Subhabrata Debnath, Subhashish Saha, and Anjan Banerjee, along with media veteran Mandar Natekar. Together, they have built a product that has the potential to reshape the global entertainment and media landscape.

    On 8-9 March 2025, NeuralGarage will pitch VisualDub before a live audience of expert judges, including heavyweights like Esther Dyson of Wellville, Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital, and Jessica Robinson of Assembly Ventures. Hosted by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital, SXSW Pitch promises unparalleled exposure to Hollywood power players and global investors.

    In an age where content localisation is a must for global reach, VisualDub offers a revolutionary way to make dubbed content visually cohesive and engaging. Will it win over the SXSW judges? With its cutting-edge technology and strong use cases, NeuralGarage is ready to take the leap.

  • Postudio secures $1 Million in pre-seed funding, eyes US expansion

    Postudio secures $1 Million in pre-seed funding, eyes US expansion

    MUMBAI: Cloud-based post-production software company Postudio has announced the successful raising of $1 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by media-tech venture capital firm Audacity Venture Capital. The company has also achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within just two years of its launch.

    Postudio co-founders Dhawal Gusain and Harish Prabhu aim to leverage the new capital for rapid scaling, product development, and team expansion. With a focus on affordability and data security, Postudio plans to double its revenues in 2025, driven by the increasing demand for remote collaboration tools.

    In a statement, Dhawal Gusain noted, “We’ve scaled quickly in the Indian enterprise segment in a very capital-efficient manner. In 2025, we plan to sustain this momentum and expand into the US market in the second half of the year.”

    Harish Prabhu added, “Our goal has always been to empower creative teams with tools that simplify and enhance their post-production workflows. We’re excited to integrate cutting-edge AI and Gen AI workflows to redefine post-production, including an AI-driven content localization tool currently in beta testing.”

    Postudio’s platform is rapidly gaining traction among media enterprises and independent production houses in India, providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. The company is well-positioned to capitalise on the global post-production market, valued at $30 billion and projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030.

    Audacity Venture Capital founder Kabir Kochhar expressed confidence in Postudio’s potential: “The company has found its product-market fit and is scaling rapidly. With growing demand for scalable, AI-enabled, cloud-based solutions, we believe Postudio is poised for success.”

    Postudio differentiates itself with a comprehensive, on-demand platform that streamlines all post-production workflows and offers significant cost savings for media enterprises transitioning from traditional on-premise solutions.
     

  • Annapurna Studios launches India’s first Dolby Vision facility on its fiftieth anniversary

    Annapurna Studios launches India’s first Dolby Vision facility on its fiftieth anniversary

    MUMBAI:  Celebrating 50 years of cinematic excellence, Annapurna Studios has introduced India’s first Dolby Vision grading and mastering facility for Dolby Cinema and Home. The state-of-the-art facility, located within its post-production department, is poised to revolutionise visual storytelling by offering cutting-edge technology for filmmakers.

    The  launch event on 9  January was graced by legendary filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, who inaugurated the advanced addition to the iconic studio.

     

    SS Rajamouli

    Speaking on the occasion, Rajamouli, whose Academy award-winning RRR was the first Indian film released in Dolby Cinema, commended Annapurna Studios for its steadfast commitment to innovation and for setting new benchmarks in the Indian entertainment industry. Said he: “During the time of RRR, when we wanted to grade the film in Dolby Vision, we had to travel to Germany. It was disheartening not to experience my film in Dolby Vision in my own country. But today, I’m thrilled to see a Dolby Vision grading facility at Annapurna Studios. Watching a film in Dolby Vision is an entirely different experience—the crystal-clear clarity and enhanced nuances elevate storytelling. I can’t wait for audiences to experience it!”

    Film star Akkineni  Nagarjuna who is vice-chairman Annapurna Studios was also present on the occasion. He said: “”From pioneering virtual production to housing India’s first Dolby-certified postproduction facility, our goal has always been to put Indian films on the map. This collaboration with Dolby reaffirms our legacy of embracing change and innovation. This facility underscores our dedication to advancing the creative process and providing filmmakers with tools that deliver unparalleled quality and immersive experiences for audiences.”

    Annapurna Studios executive director, Supriya Yarlagadda noted the transformative potential of the new facility, “With this Dolby-certified facility, we are redefining how films are created and experienced. Our goal is to empower filmmakers to tell their stories with unparalleled precision and impact.”

    Established in 1975 by Nagarjuna’s father,  Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Annapurna Studios has been a cornerstone of Indian cinema, especially for those emerging from the south of India.  Spanning 22 acres in the heart of Hyderabad, the studio offers an end-to-end filmmaking ecosystem where creators can turn their scripts into finished films. Over the decades, the studio has continually evolved to meet the growing needs of the film industry, cementing its reputation as a hub of creativity and innovation.

    Akkineni NagarjunaThe launch event

    The post-production  facility is led by the chief technology officer CV Rao, who has been with Annapurna Studios for nearly 14 years now. “It’s a proud moment for us,” he said, a grin on his ever smiling face as he looked at the guests who had come to the inauguration.

    The Dolby Vision grading and mastering facility is the result of a partnership with Dolby Laboratories, renowned for its ground breaking advancements in audio and visual technology.

    The team at Annapurna has been gradually exposing the addition  to different technical craftsmen involved in the post-production process. On 10 January, colorists were explained – through a master class  – the workflow  involved in  working on the Dolby Vision grading and mastering facility for Dolby Cinema and Home 

  • Prime Focus spawns another offshoot DNEG Creative

    Prime Focus spawns another offshoot DNEG Creative

    MUMBAI: The Prime Focus Ltd (PFL)  empire is expanding. The company informed the Bombay stock exchange on 8 January that its subsidiary  Prime Focus Motion Pictures Ltd (PF Motion) has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary under itself on 7 January bearing the name DNEG Creative Private Ltd (DNEG).

    It  further stated that DNEG Creative will be  a subsidiary company under PFL  but an indirect one.

    It has a share capital of Rs 100,000 and its main areas of business will be post-production activities of video production and of motion pictures.
     

  • Premier League to move production & distribution of matches in-house

    Premier League to move production & distribution of matches in-house

    MUMBAI: This one is for football fans. The Premier League today announced that it will establish a new house in-house media operations business come season 2026-27. This was approved by all clubs at a Premier League shareholder meeting on 22 November. For 20 years, this service has been provided in partnership with IMG, operating as Premier League Productions (PLP).

    Since 2004, PLP has been the gateway to the action and emotion of Premier League football for broadcasters and hundreds of millions of fans in more than 180 countries. Throughout this time, the Premier League and IMG have worked together to bring quality and innovation in live events production, pioneering new technologies and on-screen talent to provide full coverage of all 380 Premier League matches each season, as well as wide-ranging support programming.

    Premier League Productions

    The two organisations will continue to deliver the next two Premier League seasons to broadcasters and remain committed to providing a first-class viewing experience for fans around the world.

    Premier League Chief Media Officer Paul Molnar said: “IMG has been a fantastic partner for the Premier League over the past 20 years. They have worked tirelessly on our behalf to provide world-class content and services to our international partners. During this time, our partnership has been at the forefront of broadcast innovation to deliver top-class programming week in, week out throughout the season. This has all come together to play a vital role in growing our global audiences and popularity.

    “As we move the media production operations in-house, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a best-in-class content service to our partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.”
    IMG EVP, Studios Barney Francis said: “Our work with the Premier League has been game-changing, both for how fans enjoy football, and for the growth of the Premier League’s international audience and business. Working at the cutting edge of sports production for 20 years, we are proud to have launched many innovations together – from PLTV in 2010, which opened up the global TV rights market, to the transition from SD to HD, and then to 4K.

    “We have built a state-of-the art virtual studio, produced award-winning digital content and introduced new cameras and feeds that have made the Premier League’s programming a gold standard for global sports broadcasting. With IMG’s wider production work for rights holders such as the EFL, MLS and Apple, the Saudi Pro League, EuroLeague and ETP, we are continuing to power live sports broadcasting, leveraging new technologies and reaching wider audiences as our business continues to grow internationally.”   
    Further details regarding the Premier League in-house media operations business will be announced in due course, prior to its launch in 2026.   
     

  • Golden Visa program has significantly contributed to the influx of Indian creatives into Dubai’s media ecosystem: Majed Al Suwaidi

    Golden Visa program has significantly contributed to the influx of Indian creatives into Dubai’s media ecosystem: Majed Al Suwaidi

    Mumbai: As Indian creatives and production houses seek new opportunities to broaden their reach, Dubai Studio City has emerged as a vital gateway, providing world-class infrastructure and cutting-edge facilities designed to elevate content creation and distribution on a global scale. This vibrant hub serves not only as a state-of-the-art filming and production complex but as a springboard for Indian media companies looking to break into international markets.

    They have introduced a range of forward-thinking initiatives, such as the Golden Visa program, which is specifically designed to attract top-tier talent from India and beyond. This long-term residency program offers creative professionals and entrepreneurs the stability and opportunities they need to thrive in Dubai’s dynamic media landscape.

    Indiantelevision.com’s Rohin Ramesh caught up with Majed Al Suwaidi, senior vice president of Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City & Dubai Production City at Tecom Group PJSC where he  discussed the strategic role they play as a gateway for Indian creatives to access global markets,

    On Dubai Studio City planning to strengthen ties with Indian media and entertainment companies

    Dubai Studio City, one of Tecom Group PJSC’s 10 vibrant business districts in Dubai, is strengthening ties with global media and entertainment companies, including talented Indian content creation specialists. Our world-class infrastructure and pro-creativity environment foster a strategic bridge that links Indian creatives with global audiences by leveraging Dubai’s strategic location and multicultural environment. Alongside Dubai Media City and Dubai Production City, our district forms Tecom Group’s Media Cluster, an interconnected hub home to more than 3,500 customers and 38,000 professionals.

    On highlighting some of the advanced facilities or technologies that have been especially beneficial to content creators, particularly those coming from India

    Our state-of-the-art infrastructure includes among the region’s largest Sound Stages, backlots, and production offices, all tailored to serve diverse production needs. We also offer support to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and support for virtual production, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) integration to push the boundaries of storytelling through in5 Media. The dedicated vertical of Tecom Group’s in5 incubator, in5 Media’s dedicated Innovation Centre at Dubai Production City provides access to specialised facilities, further enhancing the production process for creative entrepreneurs seeking to start or scale up from Dubai.

    On some initiatives shaping Dubai’s freelance culture, particularly within the media industry

    Tecom Group’s D/Quarters and GoFreelance platforms are vital pillars that support our vision to foster a thriving creative community in Dubai for global impact. GoFreelance offers flexible and collaborative workspaces at the heart of Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, while GoFreelance nurtures the gig economy with networking opportunities. Our strategic alignment with Dubai Film and TV Commission also offers access to content production activities for producers, film crews, and filmmakers. Combined with our sector-specific infrastructure, these offerings ensure a dynamic and agile media landscape.

    On this initiative impacting the influx of Indian creatives and professionals into Dubai’s media ecosystem

    In a testament to Dubai’s high quality of life and the close ties between the UAE and India, more than 3.5 million Indians call the UAE their home. The Golden Visa program has significantly contributed to the influx of Indian creatives and professionals into Dubai’s media ecosystem. Having attracted a wave of cinematic and creative personalities from India in recent years, the programme strengthens bilateral ties and reaffirms Dubai’s appeal to Indian creatives seeking global opportunities.

    On specific collaborative projects or strategies you are considering tapping into the Indian market

    More than 46 per cent of global media professionals expect advanced emerging technologies and the adoption of AI solutions to impact their field of expertise in the coming years. Moreover, 77 per cent agree Dubai and the UAE provide well-developed infrastructure to enable creative excellence, according to Dubai Design District’s and Dubai Media City’s Digital Creative Economy 2024 white paper, developed in partnership with global digital consultancy Monstarlab. We recognise the immense potential of the Indian digital content market and nurture talent to harness such cutting-edge technologies.

    On Tecom Group planning to support or incorporate esports-focused facilities or partnerships within the media cluster

    The rapidly growing esports industry in India and South Asia presents new opportunities for audience engagement and revenue, and with the UAE having played IPL host in 2014 and 2020 – as well as the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai in 2023 – we are keenly tracking the e-sports industry’s growth in India and beyond. Tecom Group’s Media Cluster is at the forefront of supporting the industry evolution that the growth of e-sports represents, and we will nurture our community to embrace such innovation.

    On top priorities for Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City in the next three-five years

    We will continue to invest in world-class infrastructure and platforms to strengthen our ecosystem for global talent and leaders from international markets, including India. Our Media Cluster is geared to solidify Dubai’s position as a global hub for content creation, driving innovation and contributing to the growth of the global creative economy.

  • Locomotive Global Media acquires India exclusive rights for All3Media International’s ‘Boat Story’

    Locomotive Global Media acquires India exclusive rights for All3Media International’s ‘Boat Story’

    Mumbai: Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, is thrilled to announce that it has acquired the exclusive India rights to adapt UK distributor All3Media International’s award-winning series ‘Boat Story’. The show will be adapted for India by Mayank Sharma who is known for creating, writing, and directing three seasons of the gripping hit Prime Video Original series ‘Breathe’. The show will be produced by Locomotive Global Media for the Indian market. This adaptation further emphasizes the company’s dedication to bringing top-tier talent and compelling stories to the forefront for Indian audiences.

    Originally released in 2023, Boat Story was commissioned by BBC One, UK and Amazon Freevee, US Germany. The 6×60’ thriller was written by Harry and Jack Williams and produced by the award-winning Two Brothers Pictures (an All3Media production company), in association with All3Media International. This thriller with a darkly comic heart has captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping and innovative storytelling.

    After having successfully adapted Ray Donovan for Netflix India, Locomotive Global Media continues to make it a priority to bring premium international formats to the Indian audience.

    Speaking on the acquisition, Locomotive Global Media producer Roshni Ghosh said “We at Locomotive Global Media take enormous satisfaction in our ability to adapt international formats to suit the Indian audience. We are incredibly excited to bring ‘Boat Story’ to India. On our journey to engage with millions of viewers, we are delighted to be able to collaborate with the most prolific creative minds in India and our partners at All3Media International to present stories that defy formulaic narratives and deliver an unparalleled entertainment experience.”

    All3Media International VP, sales finished & formats (Asia) Jaenani Netra expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, “Locomotive Global Media’s partnership with All3Media International presents such exciting times for India as this is our first scripted format deal together.  It is a great choice of show, as Boat Story doubles up as a gripping thriller and as a darkly comic drama. With Mayank Sharma and Locomotive Global Media leading this adaptation, we are looking forward to seeing Boat Story take definite shape with the best on board!”

    Adding further, showrunner and director, Mayank Sharma said, “I am really happy to be working on the adaptation of ‘Boat Story’. It is a fun, madly entertaining show with relatable yet quirky characters that keep you hooked until the end. While we aim to preserve the original’s essence, we are excited to infuse local flavour and fresh perspectives into our version that packs the show with action, humour and thrills specifically tailored for the Indian viewer.”

  • Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds

    Korea’s Something Special wins two KOCCA funds

    Mumbai: Seoul-based independent international format agency – Something Special’s EVP – head of content InSoon Kim, has announced the company won two KOCCA annual funds and accepted both the Format lab (five years in a row) and the pilot fund. KOCCA allows for a max of two funds per year for one company.

    For the Format Lab, Something Special selected four teams of established Korean producers such as: Sook-kyung Kang, original creator of Physical 100, and Hyunsook Ji, original creator of Singles Inferno, to work with Something Special’s own award-winning format producers. The producers will develop original Korean IP made for international format distribution. Something Special’s company mandate is to help Korean content make its way into the global marketplace. Over the past four years, successful formats such as spooky reality game show Still Alive and play-along-able music gameshow The Beatbox came from the Format Lab and have been optioned in Germany, Spain, and more.

    Something Special has achieved another milestone by winning the format production fund. The production is set to produce a pilot with a top-tier Korean creative and production company soon.

    And the UK version of Battle in the Box is scheduled to air on 16 and 17 July with host, popular comedian Jimmy Carr, produced by Interstellar for UKTV and channel U & Dave. The show, originally created by Nmedia and represented by Something Special, aired in South Korea on MBN with top ratings.      

    Still Alive: A reality gameshow format where ten contestants find clues and complete in challenges within a mysterious mansion and try to remain until the end.  

    Battle in the Box: Gameshow showcasing two celebrity teams who live in an empty box divided by a movable wall armed and compete for food and household items.

    Kim stated: “Something Special is pleased to be selected for the prestigious KOCCA funds — for five years in a row, which demonstrates the strength of our company. Since Something Special’s inception five years ago we continue to pride ourselves on working with top producers to develop original Korean format content that can travel around the world. Stay tuned for announcements on some great formats in the coming months!”

  • “VisualDub has been built in India by NeuralGarage using its own original research”: Mandar Natekar

    “VisualDub has been built in India by NeuralGarage using its own original research”: Mandar Natekar

    Mumbai: NeuralGarage is a technology startup in GenAI & is the brainchild of IIT Kanpur alumni Subhabrata Debnath, Subhashish Saha, Anjan Banerjee, and media & entertainment veteran Mandar Natekar. It is one of the few startups from India that is building core tech with original research and developing its own models in the audio-visual domain. The startup’s flagship technology, VisualDub, addresses a significant challenge in dubbed content — the synchronization of visual and audio cues – ensuring a harmonious viewing experience across languages through visual dubbing and lipsync.

    Since its inception in July 2021, NeuralGarage has evolved strategically. After a year dedicated to research and development, and building the technology for commercial use, the company launched VisualDub in May 2023. A successful fundraising round in October 2022 paved the way for building a robust core engineering team, leading to collaborations with more than 10 large global clients.

    Building for the world, the company targets a diverse clients & partner base, including film studios, directors, production houses, advertising agencies, OTT players, broadcast networks, and media entertainment companies. Additionally, the company engages with media outlets covering the AI space, technology, and deep tech, establishing a comprehensive outreach and strategy.

    NeuralGarage has an ambition to take VisualDub to a global audience by refining its go-to-market strategy and securing further rounds of capital to fuel expansion and innovation. The company has received notable recognition, including being ranked No. 2 at ‘Pitch Fest’ during TechSparks’23 and was a part of YourStory’s Tech30 for 2023. Other accolades include NASSCOM Emerge50 (ranked No. 1 in the media category 2023), Amazon AWS ML Elevate 2023 cohort, and NASSCOM GenerativeAI Foundry. Currently, NeuralGarage has a dedicated team of 20 professionals driving its vision and mission forward.

    Indiantelevision.com had the pleasure of conversing with Neural Garage co-founder & CEO Mandar Natekar. In this interview, he offered plenty of valuable insights into the company’s operations and vision.

    Edited excerpts

    On identifying the need for VisualDub in the audio-visual domain

    Consider for a moment that you are watching a Korean film with English audio. Your audio input is English while your visual input remains Korean since the visual spoke expression does not match the audio. VisualDub solves for this visual discord, so now when you watch a Korean film with English audio, you feel as if you are actually watching a film shot in English itself. With localization content becoming the biggest currency for the content creation industry, this problem of Visual Discord is amplified exponentially. VisualDub was built to specifically solve this at scale and make content accessible seamlessly to every single person in the world in a language of their choice and which looks truly native and authentic visually in every language.

    On the technological innovations behind VisualDub that differentiate it from existing solutions in the market

    VisualDub has been built in India by NeuralGarage using its own original research and foundation models and without using third party wrappers. This tech is completely proprietary and is patent filed. It has been built specifically to cater to high impact industries like Films, Streaming, Broadcast Networks and Advertising where preservation of resolution and sync of the original is of paramount important across temporal and spatial movements including background and talent IP. The technology delivers at 2k resolution on pre shot footage without the need to create 3D models or avataars and works across screens of every size from theatrical to mobile phones. This differentiates it completely from any other tech available.

    On the role does original research play in the development of NeuralGarage’s models for VisualDub

    Original research ensures that you are building the tech from a top-down approach, and it’s built with a single focus of specifically meeting the high capability demands of the industries you are building for. Unlike horizontal tech that meets some requirements of many industries with generalized models, VisualDub has been built as vertical SaaS to meet all mandatory requirements of key industries like Films, Streaming Platforms and Advertising. We ensure that we are at the forefront at innovation by staying focused on original research that leads to differentiated tech innovations.

    On considering the diverse applications of VisualDub in the entertainment and content creation industry

    Currently we are offering it as a service to select large customers to ensure that technology is used correctly to deliver the right results and creates a playbook for the industry. Our ultimate goal is to create a desktop version of our VisualDub that can be licensed across both individual and enterprise level solutions depending on the size of the business and the annual contracts. We are currently raising capital to be able to move in the direction.

    On NeuralGarage anticipating VisualDub revolutionizing the content creation landscape and some potential impact you foresee it having on the overall quality of dubbed content across languages

    The biggest problem in dubbed content is the visual discord that makes it unrelatable and unauthentic. Content today is monetized across multiple revenue streams, and this is achieved through dubbing. This opens up massive global geographies for content monetization. With VisualDub, dubbed content as we know it ceases to exist. Now with technology it actually gives studios, streaming platforms to create content in every language without incurring additional production cost! VisualDub will allow you to shoot in one language and recreate it authentically in every language on earth without making it look like dubbed content.

    On your aspirations in terms of market penetration and becoming the go-to solution for audio-visual synchronization in dubbed content

    VisualDub has been made in Bharat for the globe. It solves a very pertinent problem for the entire Entertainment, Media & Content industries across the world and we intend to be the default technology for the post production pipeline across these industries. We are creating a new category “Visual Dubbing” in the post production workflow and VisualDub will define this through original innovation and globally scalable use cases.

  • TAICCA Selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project

    TAICCA Selects Something Special and AR Asia Productions for LEAP Creative Lab Project

    Mumbai: Something Special, a Seoul-based #1 independent international Format agency, and AR Asia Productions, a Hong Kong-based regional production company, announce their selection by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) to spearhead the LEAP Creative Lab project. This initiative aims to elevate the creativity of Taiwanese producers through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development opportunities.

    Entitled LEAP, this year-long project will be led by Something Special and AR Asia Productions, with activities throughout 2024. Divided into two integral parts, LEAP comprises a Master Class in Taipei and a Creative Development Workshop in Seoul.

    The Master Class in Taipei is scheduled for the second week of April, from the 10 to the 12, offering a comprehensive three-day program. A select group of 50 producers and companies have been chosen to participate in this exclusive event. Renowned instructors from South Korea will converge in Taiwan to provide invaluable insights on creating unscripted shows and maximising their international appeal.

    Following the Master Class, the Creative Workshop will be held in the latter half of 2024. From the initial cohort of 50 participants, eight standout companies will be selected for intensive mentoring by Korean professionals. Together, they will develop new unscripted IPs to foster innovation and cross-cultural exchange within the content creation landscape.

    InSoon Kim (EVP & head of content, Something Special) stated: “We are honoured to be chosen by TAICCA, along with AR Asia Productions, for this exciting initiative. LEAP represents a unique opportunity to nurture talent, facilitate knowledge exchange, and cultivate fresh creative perspectives within the Taiwanese content industry.”

    Anne Chan (CEO of AR Asia Productions) stated: “We are excited to collaborate with Something Special and TAICCA on this transformative project. LEAP underscores our shared commitment to fostering creativity and driving innovation across borders.”

    LEAP promises to not only enhance the capabilities of Taiwanese producers but also strengthen ties between Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong within the global content ecosystem. Through immersive learning experiences and collaborative development initiatives, LEAP aims to empower content creators to reach new heights of creativity and global success.