Multimedia wildlife venture is a natural selection for kids

OLD MEDIA can learn new tricks, according to Ladislav Svestka, CEO of the Czech Republic's KM Plus Media. The company was formed only last month to become the international distribution arm of KM Records, which had been focused on producing and distributing DVDs and books. The company has an extensive portfolio of wildlife, travel, children's, entertainment and lifestyle programmes, including Bravo Chef, in which culinary masters from various countries explain how to cook their favourites dishes.

But most successful has been My Animal Family, which is being sold in the US by Wal-Mart children's outlets. "It is a book with a DVD which has a 15-minute film about the animal concerned, made with footage from the BBC Motion gallery," Svestka said. "There is also a secret code in the book which when entered on a computer takes the child to a website where they can play educational games about the animal.

Sales manager Jean-Louis Cornu added that the games enabled players to score points and win virtual tools such as binoculars which help observe the animal's environment.

Founded only recently, the Prague-based content provider KMPIusMedia arrives at MIPTV 2009 with a surprisingly strong portfolio across a diverse slate of programs and with several highlights aimed at international broadcasters, distributors and agents looking for hours of original content

Can you tell us about your company activities?
KMPIusMedia is actually quite unique in its activities. The company is a combination of sales executives with years of experience in stock images and video footage licensing, supported by high- profile IT and production specialists from KM Records. Together they form a strong team that is able to produce and provide audio-visual content suitable for use across all media platforms. Our clients can rely on complete service and fast delivery, entirely customized to their personal needs and budget.

What countries are most Important for your sales?
We do not limit ourselves to a single territory but offer our content worldwide. In the beginning we give special attention to the Central European countries - Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary.

What are your main goals for year 2009?
Our foremost aim at the moment is to let people know we are here. We plan to be present at international trade shows, important conferences and business meetings. Relationships are crucial for us as we want to work closely with our contacts in Central and Eastern Europe and develop our position as an international distribution company for multiplatform, audio-visual content. With more time we will expand worldwide.

What products will you offer to buyers on MIPTV?
Since we are new players on the market, our main aim is to present our product portfolio to the international media. Broadcasters, distributors and agents looking for a diversified catalogue of original content (including free TV, Mobile, Cable, IPTV, VoD, SVoD and DVD rights). Our product portfolio contains the most recent productions in Documentary series and concepts, with content from international partners including BBC Motion Gallery. We also offer a variety of Lifestyle programs, covering for example "step by step" Cookery instructive programs, Travel series, and Health and Fitness programs, many of which are available in more than fifteen languages. We also have a vast selection of educational, animated and interactive Kids programs. Many of these productions already enjoy huge success in different territories.

BBC Motion Gallery je i v CR

Společnost KM Plus Media zastupuje exkluzivně BBC Motion Gallery na Českém a slovenském trhu. BBC Motion Gallery disponuje archivními i současnými filmovými záběry a dokumentárními programy. Archivní a filmové snímky se dají využít jak pro televizní produkci včetně zpravodajství a publicistiky, tak i pro TV reklamu, firemní videa a pro jakékoliv on-line užití na inter-netu či v mobilním telefonu. Kromě záběrů z BBC Motion Gallery společnost KM Plus Media nabízí rovnčž dokumentární programy z lokální produkce a footage (filmové záběry) např. z kolekcí HNK. CBS News Archive. CCTV, Hollywood reporters.