K2 Communications has announced production of two new fully funded films.

Angkor—The Lost Empire of Cambodia

A civilization that rose to become the envy of the world, only to disappear ... a mystery waiting to be unlocked by modern archaeologists, scientists and explorers. 

Following an epic spree of religious building whose scale and ambition rivals the pyramids of Egypt, Angkor is the scene of one of the greatest vanishing acts of all time. The Khmer kingdom lasted from the 9th to the 15th centuries and at its height dominated a large swathe of South-East Asia from Myanmar to the west to Vietnam in the East. As many as one million people lived in Angkor, the capital, which sprawled across an area the size of New York's five boroughs, making it the most extensive urban complex of the pre-industrial world. By the late 16th Century, the once resplendent capital of the empire, with its thousands of elaborate temples and religious monuments, was being overrun by the surrounding jungles. 

Many experts have attempted to provide answers, and theories abound. 1300 carved inscriptions survive on temple doorjambs but the Khmer people of Angkor left not a single word explaining their kingdom's collapse. This will be a visually stunning film, an epic adventure where science, mystery and ancient civilization intersect. Filming will take place March and April 2018. The film will be released October 2018. We will have a teaser to show in at the GSCA Film Expo in Seattle, as well as a longer clip for Euromax, and fine cut will be presented at the GSCA Conference in Chattanooga. 

Angkor—The Lost Empire of Cambodia is produced by Helio Projects Asia and will be distributed worldwide by K2 Communications. The film will be written and executive produced by industry veteran, John Weiley (Antarctica, Solarmax), and directed by Murray Pope.

Shark Wars: The Ultimate Predator

For the general public, often sharks are lumped into one category...that is feared. However, sharks and consequent shark behavior is incredibly diverse. Most species would be relatively safe to take a "dip" with. However, there are two species that vie for the top predator prize in the community of sharks—the Great White shark and the Bull shark both compete for the distinction as the apex predator of the deep. The Great White is the largest of the carnivorous shark species and are the perfect killing machine. The Bull Shark, although smaller is more aggressive and considered by many experts to be the more dangerous of the two species. They are among the most ferocious of all sharks. 

Both species have finely tuned electro-magnetic sensory abilities to locate and hunt prey. In a scientific-first experiment, Shark Wars: The Ultimate Predator will explore how their abilities compare and push their highly developed sensory systems to the limit. 

Shark Wars will capture previously unseen shark behavior for the first time on the planet, in virtual darkness, in shark hot spots in Fiji and Australia. Our filming platform will be a revolutionary shark cage, taking its design from the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter. Using this cutting-edge technology, renowned shark researcher Dr. Will Robbins will conduct an incredible two-phase research experiment to more fully understand the super senses of these fearsome animals to determine which shark is the ultimate predator. 

Filming will commence late 2018 and continue through early 2019, with a scheduled release fall 2019. Directed by four-time Emmy® Award nominee Leighton De Barros. The film will be produced by Sea Dog TV International, executive produced by Jodie De Barros and David Gross and distributed by K2 Communications and K2 Films Australia.

Source: K2 Communications