German film distributor Kinostar is launching its first FAST Channel, Turk on Video Free, in collaboration with French streaming solution provider Okast on Amazon Freevee in Germany.
Showing Turkish movies, Turk on Video Free is the complimentary, linear counterpart to Kinostar’s Turk on Video channels, accessible on Amazon Channels in German-speaking Europe, Benelux, and Scandinavia.
The new FAST Channel is launched under the umbrella of European consortium FAST4EU, co-funded by the EU, which has been supporting the creation and launch of FAST Channels to audiences across the European Union since 2022.
“Turkish content holds a prominent position globally, being widely acclaimed. Following successful screenings in European cinemas and availability on various platforms such as TVOD, EST, and SVOD channels, we are thrilled to collaborate with our partner, Okast, via FAST4EU consortium, to make this content accessible to an even broader audience, free of charge and supported by advertisements,” said Michael Rösch, CEO of Kinostar.
“The introduction of this new channel in Germany serves as another testament to the excellence and variety of European content formats eligible for the innovative distribution model known as FAST. By targeting the Turkish community, this new channel exemplifies the ability of FAST to engage multiple and diverse audiences on a significant platform such as Amazon Freevee,” added Cédric Monnier, CEO and Co-founder of Okast.
