News from the participants of KYIV MEDIA WEEK: FILM.UA sold The Sniffer to France; Megogo launched online cinema for children

Ukrainian scripted format The Sniffer produced by FILM.UA has been sold to French TV channel TF1. The format was presented by FILM.UA Distribution at the content market MIPTV in Cannes. In 2013 The Sniffer successfully premiered in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Israel, Kazakhstan and the Baltic states. The biggest success was achieved in Russia – the project became the 4^th top-rated show on Russian TV in 2013 and the best series for  the last five years. In 2014 The Sniffer was highly appraised for its international potential by the experts taking part in panel discussion in the framework of DISCOP content market held in Istanbul. Soon the format was selected for MIPTV Fresh TV Scripted content screening organized by research company The Wit.  

OTT video service Megogo.net has launched new online cinema for children Kids.megogo.net. Its library includes animation, films and programs for children as well as special collections of content. The main goal of the new service launch is providing a safe source of content for children and preventing them from watching adult content. It is mentioned that child psychologists and pediatricians were involved in creating the concept of Kids.megogo.net.

Source: Media Business Reports

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