Shorts International Continues European Rollout of Free Short Film Channels with LG Launch
Written on 23rd Feb 2022.
Free-to-view ad-supported (FAST) channels now available to LG TV users in UK, Italy and Spain
LONDON, February 23, 2022 – Shorts International, owner of ShortsTV, the global short film network, announces its latest platform deal for its highly popular free-to-view advertising supported short film channels, now available on LG Smart TVs initially in the UK, Italy and Spain.
The channels, under the ‘Shorts’ (UK and Italy) and ‘Cortos’ (Spain) brands, give millions more households across Europe additional access to a handpicked selection of ShortsTV’s 13,000 titles, including the world’s most popular short films.
Available on LG Smart TVs, including LG OLED TVs and LG QNED MiniLED TVs, viewers will be able to enjoy an expansive catalogue of some of the world’s best short films including a raft of Oscar winning and nominated shorts ranging from Martin McDonagh’s Academy Award winning comedy ‘Six Shooter’, starring Brendan Gleeson, to inspirational animation ‘One Small Step’. Spanning a range of genres from documentaries to comedies, the catalogue showcases diverse stories from across the globe, including ‘Short Calf Muscle’ from the Netherlands and ‘The Kicksled Choir’ from Norway, as well as films featuring some of Hollywood’s hottest stars including Oscar nominees Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Inseparable’ and Olivia Colman in ‘The Karman Line.’
“Our European rollout of the ‘Shorts’ and ‘Cortos’ FAST brands continues at pace and is proving highly popular with audiences,” said Shorts International CEO and Founder, Carter Pilcher. “LG has a significant TV presence in Europe, adding to our existing partnerships that include Samsung TV Plus and Rakuten TV and will give millions more viewers the chance to enjoy the curated content available on our FAST channels. Now more than ever, short form content is proving popular with individuals of all ages, and we’re committed to satisfying this fast-growing appetite that has been accelerated by the rise of on-the-go streaming platforms and social media,” continued Mr Pilcher.
“Our offering of crowd-pleasing international short films coupled with quality local content tailored to each market is attracting audiences far and wide across Europe – far beyond our expectations,” said Valerio Motti, EVP EMEA and LATAM, Business Development and Strategy who is leading the launch of all new linear streaming channels globally. “We’re leveraging knowhow gained from our other recent FAST channel launches to enhance the experience of viewers and continue to pursue partnerships to expand our footprint, not just in Europe but across the globe,” added Mr Motti.
About ShortsTV
ShortsTV is the first and most popular worldwide channel and network dedicated to short films. The channel is available in over 130 million homes across the US, India, Latin America, Europe and more. With over 13,000 titles, ShortsTV has the world’s largest catalogue of quality short film offerings, including award-winning and star-studded live action, animated and documentary shorts. From content offerings and various distribution/licensing deals to presenting the Oscar Nominated Short Film releases for over 16 years, ShortsTV seeks to amplify the voices of filmmakers around the world. As the leading advocate for short filmmakers globally, ShortsTV is also proud to be the initial and vital steppingstone for short film creators at the beginning of the content development funnel.
ShortsTV is owned by Shorts International Ltd, is headquartered in London, England and is represented in the US by Shorts Entertainment Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary located in Los Angeles. The company is led by Chief Executive Carter Pilcher and is majority owned by Shorts Entertainment Holdings with AMC Networks a significant minority shareholder.
For more information, please visit: https://shorts.tv/en/corporate.
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