My5 content deal with discover.film
August 20, 2020
Channel 5 has signed a content partnership deal with discover.film, for an array of short form content that will debut on its My5 streaming platform.
The content will be refreshed on a monthly basis. discover.film’s short form programming spans a range of genres including movies, entertainment programming, ‘feel good’ comedies, drama and sci-fi. Award-winning titles will include animated series Take Rabbit, British comedy Edmund the Magnificent, political satire Capital and three-part drama, Then & Now.
“We’re always looking for ways to evolve My5 and increase the wealth of choice available to viewers,” Oli Thomas, VP, Digital Lead, Channel 5 commented “We’re pleased to have struck this deal with discover.film, which brings a variety of short form movies and entertainment to My5. It’s perfect for viewers who want to watch high quality content in short bursts.”
Sarah Thomson, CEO & Co-founder of discover.film said “We are delighted to be partnering with My5 to deliver the most entertaining short form content to their audience, building on our mission to make quality shorts mainstream. The My5 partnership is an exciting new distribution partner, adding to our growing portfolio of global partners that already include; Huawei, British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Emirates, Air Canada, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.”