Completion of AIBD/HBF Regional Workshop on Creative Content for Children’s Programmes

The AIBD/Hoso Bunka Foundation (HBF) Regional Workshop on Creative Content for Children’s Programmes was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 28 October to 1 November 2013. The workshop brought participants from broadcast organizations in Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

The workshop gave an introduction to the methods of crafting content for a children’s audience, offered examples of relevant children programme screenings from different markets, and allowed participants to develop a creative programme for the young audience from concept to storyboard.

During the workshop, participants worked together in groups to prepare and act mock children programmes for drama, documentary, transmedia and game show genres. The groups then presented their final ideas during several pitching sessions. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Kalle Furst, Director of Fürst & Father, Film & TV Ltd, Norway, who gave his feedback on the group concepts and guidance for injecting a creative spark in the programme ideas.