Dick Clark Productions, Tubefilter partner with Culture Machine to bring Streamy Awards to India

Media Brief

Cannes, October 07, 2015

Tubefilter and Dick Clark Productions on Wednesday announced that they have partnered with Culture Machine for the first internationally localized version of the Streamy Awards, which honours the best in online videos and the creators behind it.

The awards show will be produced for audiences in India and South Asian territories including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan, according to a statement.

Streamy Awards creator Drew Baldwin said, "From the beginning, the Streamy Awards have always strived to showcase digital entertainment to broader audiences, and our partnership with Culture Machine marks an important first step in our mission to celebrate excellence in online video, no matter in what part of the world it is made."

Mark Rafalowski, EVP, international distribution, dick clark productions, said, "Digital networks and traditional media companies recognize the Streamy Awards as a truly unique programme that bridges media consumption patterns across multiple demographics."

Sameer Pitalwalla, CEO and co-founder, Culture Machine, said, "The South Asian market is amongst the top three internet markets in the world, and our partnership with Tubefilter and dick clark productions is a step towards providing a platform that recognizes achievements for those pushing the boundaries of entertainment on the Interwebs."

dick clark productions (dcp) is a leading producer of televised live event entertainment programmes. Tubefilter is a leading resource for YouTube and online video news, analysis, and events, including the Streamy Awards. Culture Machine is a leading multi-channel network based in Mumbai.