Over the past 30 years, NHK has undertaken co-production projects with broadcasters, production companies and distributors from all parts of the world. With over 750 programs in its co-production catalogue, NHK continues to open up a new horizon in the field of international co-productions.
Between April 2008 and March 2009, NHK aired 94 co-produced episodes under 47 titles. Its wide range of program slots allow various opportunites for international co-production.
In an effort to create large scale programs with leading-edge technology and innovative style, NHK is constantly seeking partners on NHK originated co-production projects.
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NHK is also seeking partnerships with broadcasters and production companies with ambitious ideas for co-production. Read here for more information on possible slots for international co-production.
OUR HISTORY
Following is a brief history of NHK's international co-production
1980s
NHK airs its first internationally co-produced documentary with CCTV.
The Silk Road (1980)
NHK launches co-production series with public broadcasters from U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, and Korea.
The Miracle Planet (1987)
Following programmes are also co-produced internationally.
The World After Nuclear War (1984), The Yellow River (1986), and The Arctic (1989)
1990s
NHK launches co-production programmes in HD.
Visions of Light (1992), The Last Bullet (1995)
NHK initiates co-production projects in science and history genre.
Planet of Ocean (1998), Asia: Outer Space of the Heart (1998)
NHK produces history documentary with ABC.
The 20th Century on Film (1995)
NHK initiates co-production of films with up-and-coming visual creators in Asia. "Asia Film Festival" (1995-)
2000s
NHK develops large-scale documentary series with new partners.
Why Democracy? (2007-)
ABU Children's Drama Series (2004-)
NHK launches co-production projects with renowned film directors from around the world.
Russian Ark (2002) Director: Alexander Sokurov
Bob Dylan - No Direction Home - (2005) Director: Martin Scorsese
NHK undertakes co-production of "docu-drama".
Homo Sapience (2007)
Skeletons in the Closet (2008)
NHK, MediaCorp, and KBS launch "The Asian Pitch" in an effort to discover independent directors in Asia.
