Format owner Fremantle and leading Ukrainian broadcaster STB channel have collaborated to create a moving documentary, which delves into the lives of previous Ukraine’s Got Talent contestants
Fremantle announced Power of Talent, a new feature documentary, which reveals the real-life stories of brave and inspiring contestants from Ukraine, who continue to wow audiences on Got Talent stages around the world, while their home country is at war.
Format owner Fremantle and leading Ukrainian broadcaster STB channel have collaborated to create a moving documentary, which delves into the lives of previous Ukraine’s Got Talent contestants, revealing the obstacles they face amidst the ongoing conflict. Each story represents a heroic journey, where Got Talent participants of different ages and talents who have endured unimaginable hardships, emerge as resilient individuals proudly representing Ukraine to the world.
The documentary will follow the journeys of Ukrainian acts including Light Balance Kids, Natasha Korotkina and Artem Fesko as they take to various Got Talent stages across the world. Viewers can expect to hear from Simon Cowell, Spain’s Got Talent judge Edurne as well as Ukraine’s Got Talent judge Serhiy Prytula, whose volunteer efforts have raised more than $120M in aid of Ukraine.
Power of Talent is the first time that the Guinness World Record-holding format Got Talent will be the backdrop of a feature documentary. Launching on Ukrainian Independence Day (24 August) on STB, Fremantle is handling global distribution for the documentary.
Angela Neillis, SVP Non-Scripted Content, International at Fremantle said: “Over the years, Got Talent has brought so much joy to audiences across the globe – we are absolutely thrilled to have a film which delves into to the lives of the inspiring Ukrainian acts taking part. This is a film that inspires hope whilst featuring fantastic talent, which is what talent shows are all about. STB have been a great partner to work with and we cannot wait to share Power of Talent globally.”
Simon Cowell, Creator of Got Talent commented: “Over the years we’ve made Got Talent, we’ve met extraordinary people all over the world and this documentary will highlight some of the people we’ve met.”
General Producer of programs at STB TV channel, Natalya Franchuk commented: “Ukraine’s Got Talent on STB has always been a high-quality television production. This new feature documentary will captivate audiences with powerful real-life stories of past Ukraine’s Got Talent contestants. This film serves as a testament to the contestants and resilience of Ukrainian people and will showcase their talents on the world stage.”
Power of Talent is produced by Starlight Media for STB Channel. Fremantle is handling the global distribution.
Got Talent is the talent show with no age limit, no talent restrictions and no cultural boundaries. Acts ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous – in fact, anyone doing anything – are given the chance to win the hearts of a nation. At stake: a life-changing opportunity. Since its launch in 2006, this award-winning family show has been breaking audience ratings records everywhere and is now one of the most successful and progressively expanding entertainment brands in the business. Created by Simon Cowell and co-owned by Syco Entertainment and Fremantle, Got Talent has been broadcast in 194 countries, with original versions in 73 countries and has been watched by over one billion viewers worldwide. Fremantle is the global distributor of both the finished tape and the Got Talent format.
