Earthtree Media – the Norwegian company led by kids’ creativity guru Øistein Kristiansen – has successfully expanded from live-action content into animation, with immediate results.
“Learn To Draw Minis” – a series of 104 x 1’ interstitials featuring animated versions of Øistein’s signature cartoon drawings – was fast-tracked into development and production following Earthtree’s debut at MIPTV in April 2014. The show has already been sold to TV Ontario and Knowledge Network in Canada, Pop TV in the UK, NRK in Norway, and SVT in Sweden.
These are the latest in a series of recent broadcast agreements. Earthtree’s live-action shows – Learn To Draw and Box Yourself – will also be launching on KBS in Korea, Al Jazeera’s JCCTV, and the Sun TV Networks in India. These deals will be complemented by a range of books, merchandise, and a promotional live tour by Øistein in January 2015.
This expansion marks a significant strengthening of Earthtree’s position in the highly competitive kids’ arts and creativity sector.
About Earthtree Media
Earthtree Media is a multi-platform production company based in Norway. The company creates TV shows, books, apps, and live events focused on creativity and art for children and families. Earthtree’s TV productions – including Learn To Draw, Box Yourself, and Right on Top – have been broadcast in over 80 countries.
About Øistein Kristiansen
Øistein Kristiansen is a renowned drawing guru, cartoonist, painter, author, and TV personality. He founded Earthtree Media in Singapore in 1993 and relocated to Norway in 2008. He entertains audiences worldwide with his live drawing shows and adventure travel journals. In 2014, Øistein celebrates 30 years as a professional artist.