Viewpoints: Acquisition strategies
Janine Burdeu
Manager DVD Acquisition & Development
SBS Content Sales & Distribution
SBS Corporation
Australia
What are your acquisition strategies?
I acquire DVD and VOD rights only and mainly what has already been purchased for SBS Television but we also acquire programming which has not been purchased for television and that is mainly high-end drama, comedy and documentaries.
What products are you looking for?
As above. High-end drama, comedy and documentaries with a multi cultural theme where possible.
Can you name the most successful titles that you acquired this year?
Skins has worked very well for us in Australia followed by local productions Food Safari, First Australians and comedies Wilfred and Swift & Shift. Plus international acquisitions James May 20th Century and Engineering Connections with Richard Hammond.
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