MY5 Inks Content Pact with discover.film

Channel 5 has signed a deal with discover.film for an array of short-form content that will debut on its My5 streaming platform.

The content partnership brings short-form content to My5 that will be refreshed on a monthly basis. discover.film’s short-form programming includes movies, entertainment programming, comedies, drama and sci-fi. Animated series in its catalog include Take Rabbit, the British comedy Edmund the Magnificent, the political satire Capital and the three-part drama Then & Now.

Oli Thomas, VP and digital lead for Channel 5, said: “We’re always looking for ways to evolve My5 and increase the wealth of choice available to viewers. 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 and co-founder of discover.film, added: “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.”