Did Samsara or Portrait of Gina get funded by ABC TV?
Samsara (2011 film) Samsara is a 2011 non-narrative documentary film, directed by Ron Fricke and produced by Mark Magidson, who also collaborated on "Baraka" (1992), a film of a similar vein. "Samsara" was filmed over five years in 25 countries around the world. It was shot in 70 mm format and output to digital format. The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and received a limited release in August 2012.
With a Smile (TV series) With a Smile is a 2013 Philippine romantic comedy television series created by Ma. Acy Ramos, developed by Don Michael Perez and produced by GMA Network. It premiered on June 17, 2013 on the network's morning block, 10:15 a.m. timeslot, and on June 26, 2013 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series headlines Andrea Torres, Christian Bautista and Mikael Daez, playing the three main characters. Arlene Pilapil served as the executive producer for the entire run of the series, and Louie Ignacio directed the show. The series concluded its fourteen-week run on September 20, 2013, comprising seventy episodes.