Russia’s SMF Studio Expanding Geographical Distribution of Animated Content

New animated series produced by major animation company in Russia – SMF Studio (“Soyuzmultfilm”) to be broadcasted by the largest telecommunications provider in Vietnam

One of the leading telecommunications companies in Vietnam – FPT Telecom, acquired a package of 5 new animated TV series for its IPTV and OTT FPT Television services.

SMF Studio has secured a deal with FPT Telecom, a telecom giant from Vietnam, for its new 5 animated TV series: The Secrets of Honey Hills (52 х 7’), The Adventures of Peter and Wolf (52 х 11’), Mr Theo, Cat & Dog (52 х 6’30’’), Captain Kraken and his Crew (26 х 7’), Pirates’ School (11 х 11’).  The series will be broadcasted via FPT Television IPTV and OTT services on the territory of Vietnam in the Vietnamese language.  This license contract is the first one for new SMF Studio’s content on the territory of Vietnam.

“Distribution to international markets is one of the key strategic goals in the development of our company,” said Yuliana Slashcheva, Chairman of the Board of the SMF Studio (“Soyuzmultfilm”), “and we are very pleased that such telecommunications giant is showing interest in Russian animation as well as in the new studio product. That proves once again that we can produce a high-quality and versatile content that would be understood by a viewer from anywhere in the world. We are confident that the new audience will highly appreciate our animation, which is already loved by millions of kids, and will turn to a long-term relationship with FPT Telecom.”