Archive · 23 Jun 2025
BIFF, Fifth Season, Paprika & Love Nature Announcements
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced which movies and projects it will help fund this year.
Kate Laffey, who used to work for Number 9 Films, is now in charge of getting new shows for Fifth Season, a company that helps make and sell TV shows.
A company called Paprika Studios will bring popular TV show formats from ITV Studios to several countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
Also, the company Blue Ant Studios will show off nature documentaries from Love Nature, a streaming service, at a special event in France.
Busan International Film Festival's Asian Cinema Fund (ACF) has unveiled its official selections.
Kate Laffey is joining Fifth Season as SVP, Acquisitions, overseeing global acquisitions strategy.
Paprika Studios will represent seven ITV Studios formats in six Central and Eastern European countries.
Blue Ant Studios will showcase Love Nature original wildlife documentaries at Sunny Side of the Doc.
- Who
- The Busan International Film Festival, Kate Laffey, Fifth Season, Paprika Studios, ITV Studios, Blue Ant Studios and Love Nature.
- What
- The Busan International Film Festival's Asian Cinema Fund announced its official selections. Kate Laffey was appointed SVP, Acquisitions at Fifth Season. Paprika Studios secured rights for ITV Studios formats. Love Nature will present documentaries at Sunny Side of the Doc.
- When
- The BIFF selections were announced. Kate Laffey's appointment is effective immediately. The Sunny Side of the Doc is taking place.
- Where
- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and the Asian Contents & Film Market. Kate Laffey will work in L.A. and London. The CEE region. La Rochelle, France.
- Why
- The announcements reflect developments in the film and television industry, including funding initiatives, executive appointments, format distribution, and documentary showcases.
- BIFF ACF Submissions
- 850
- Kate Laffey's Role
- SVP, Acquisitions
- Fifth Season Focus
- Global Acquisitions
- Paprika Studios' Territory
- CEE Region
- Sunny Side of the Doc
- Documentary Showcase