Viu x KOCCA Global OTT Production Co-Investment Fund

Call for Proposal 2026

Submission Guidelines

Objective of the Viu x KOCCA Global OTT Production Co-Investment Fund

The Viu x KOCCA Global OTT Co-Production Fund aims to support Korean production companies in creating high-quality Korean content that incorporates strong Southeast Asian elements and appeals to a global audience.

The Viu x KOCCA Global OTT Co-Production Fund is open to both scripted and non-scripted proposals.

Completed projects will reach out to viewers on the Viu OTT platform across 16 markets, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East region and South Africa.

Viu OTT Overview

Viu, a leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service, is available in markets across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa.

The Viu service is available to consumers through a dual model, with an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier. In addition to premium original productions under the brand “Viu Original”, Viu showcases TV series, movies, and lifestyle programmes from top content providers in local and regional languages with subtitles. Viu Scream Dates, its multi-market fan-meet offering, extends the Viu experience beyond the screens by bringing stars closer to their fans via live events.

In 2025, Viu entered into a partnership with The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) to co-invest in projects that resonate with both Southeast Asian and global audiences. Our objective is to produce high-quality regional projects that appeal to diverse markets.

For this new collaboration between KOCCA and VIU, we are seeking projects that have strong appeal to Southeast Asian audiences.  Production companies are encouraged to submit multiple projects in both the scripted and non-scripted categories. Selected projects will be released on Viu OTT platforms worldwide in 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

The fund is open to Korean business entities involved in media production and related activities.

The applicant should have a strong track record in film or television production. For instance, they should have produced at least one long-form project, either locally or internationally, that has been released within the past three years.

At least one designated representative must be assigned to the project who is fluent in English, as all communications related to the production project—including discussions and negotiations on contractual terms—will be conducted in English.

Projects must consist of original concepts developed by the submitters.

Projects should resonate with Southeast Asian audiences while also having the potential for global appeal.

The total budget for the project must be reasonable and adhere to the budget cap specified for the category. The final investment amount will be contingent upon our assessment of the project.

All terms and conditions will be governed by a production agreement between Viu OTT and the selected production companies.

The selected program will be broadcast on the Viu OTT platform and its affiliated platforms in all covered markets.

Feature films are not eligible for funding.

Scope of Proposal

Viu x KOCCA Global OTT Co-Production Fund is looking to support both (A) Scripted drama series and (B) Non-scripted series.

All proposals submitted must be original works created & developed by applicants.

Proposals must be submitted in both Korean and English.

Funding does not include costs already incurred prior to project submission.

KOCCA’s funding support will be capped not more than KRW2 billion for each scripted project selected.

KOCAA’s funding support will be capped not more than KRW500 million for each non-scripted project selected.

ONE scripted project & ONE non-scripted will be selected, however the final number of projects selected may differ subject to Viu & KOCCA’s final assessment.

Submission and Project Timeline

April 2026:	Open call for proposal

April – May 2026:	Project submission

Mid-May 2026:	Submission ends

End May 2026:	Internal review of submissions by Viu & KOCCA

Early June 2026:	Shortlist proposals for in-person pitching session with Viu &	KOCCA

Mid-June 2026:	Confirm projects selection

End July 2026:	Production agreement stage

Aug 2026	Pre-production

Oct 2026 – Jan 2027	Production

Feb 2027:	Post-production

Q2-Q3 2027:	Completion of project and TX on Viu platforms

Viu & KOCCA reserves the rights to amend above timelines and notification will be conducted to all parties to adapt to the modifications accordingly.

Proposal Category (1) - SCRIPTED DRAMA SERIES

Genre:	Romance, Action Comedy, Teenage Drama, Thriller,	Mystery.

Format & Duration:    No less than 10 episodes and no less than 45 min per episode.

Total Budget:	Total budget must include proposed on-screen casts.

KOCCA fundings will be capped, and the support amount will not be more than KRW2 billion for each scripted project.

What we are not looking for:

Explicit content includes strong nudity, drug use, and discriminatory language, graphic violence, etc.

Strong religious and political references.

Musical, animation and kid's content.

Target Audiences

Appeal to Southeast Asian audiences as well as global.

Young adults, female skewing (ages 18-45).

Heavy OTT users.

Languages

Korean and/or any other Southeast Asian languages, English or a mix thereof.

Locations

Open to various locations worldwide including Korea. Projects featuring locations in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, or the Middle East region will be advantageous.

Submission material

Project summary (Cover Page, Genre, Languages, Number of Episodes, Duration per episode, Target Audience, etc.)

Log-line and Episodic Synopsis

Character bible

Series Treatment

Episodic breakdown

Proposed casts

Visual guides or mood boards

A full production budget with breakdown line items (including proposed on-screen casts)

Company and key personnel profiles

Country / countries of shoot

Detailed production schedule including pre-production, development through to final delivery

Optional: Full script in original language and in English translation

Proposal Category (2) – NON-SCRIPTED SERIES

Genre:	Infotainment, Reality Show, Talent Show, Travel, Competition	Game, Culinary & Dating.

Format & Duration:  (1) No less than 10 episodes for 45 minutes per episode or	more.  OR;

(2) No less than 15 episodes for 30 minutes per episode.

Total Budget:	Total budget must include the proposed on-screen talents.

KOCCA fundings will be capped and the support amount will not be more than KRW500 million for each non-scripted project.

What we are not looking for:

Explicit content includes strong nudity, drug use, and discriminatory language, graphic violence, etc.

Strong religious and political references.

Documentary, news & current affairs

Target Audiences

Appeal to Southeast Asian audiences as well as global.

Young adults, female skewing (ages 18-45).

Heavy OTT users.

Languages

Korean and/or any other Southeast Asian languages, English or a mix thereof.

Locations

Open to various locations worldwide including Korea. Projects featuring locations in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, or the Middle East region will be advantageous.

Submission material

Project summary (Cover Page, Genre, Languages, Number of Episodes, Duration per episode, Target Audience, etc.)

Log-line and concept summary

Format bible

Series Treatment

Episodic breakdown

Proposed host or talents

Visual guides or mood boards

A full production budget with breakdown line items (including proposed on-screen talents and hosts and prize money, if any)

Company and key personnel profiles

Country / countries of shoot

Detailed production schedule including pre-production, development through to final delivery

Assessment Criteria for both categories

Proposals will be assessed on the following criteria which include but is not limited to:

Travel ability of the show out of Korea, especially Southeast Asian countries.

The level of relevance to Southeast Asian audiences and whether it contains strong Southeast Asian element.

Track record of applicant, partners, and project team.

Strength, feasibility, and commercial potential of project.

Viu and KOCCA hold the final decision for the fund awards, and no appeal will be entertained.

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