Beamafilm and iGroup announce strategic partnership to expand library streaming across Asia

22 Sep 2026, Sydney, Australia and Hong Kong

iGroup and Beamafilm today announced a new strategic distribution partnership that will bring Beamafilm’s curated streaming service to more libraries, educational institutions and their communities across key Asian markets.

Beamafilm is an Australian-owned, ad-free streaming platform designed for public, academic and institutional libraries. Its curated catalogue brings together independent and world cinema, acclaimed documentaries, Australian and international films, series and culturally diverse stories, enabling library members to discover and stream high-quality content across web, mobile and connected devices.

Under the agreement, iGroup will become Beamafilm’s exclusive distribution partner in Hong Kong, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, drawing on its extensive regional network, local market expertise and longstanding relationships with libraries, universities and educational institutions.

The partnership will operate under a recurring subscription and licensing model, with iGroup supporting market development, sales, demonstrations, trials and ongoing customer engagement across its exclusive territories. Libraries and institutions will have access to Beamafilm’s flexible licensing models, including fixed annual and usage-based options designed to accommodate different institution types, audience sizes, budgets and viewing requirements.

The two organisations will also collaborate on regional marketing, webinars, product demonstrations and other initiatives to build awareness of streaming video as an increasingly important part of contemporary library collections.

Louise van Rooyen, Managing Director of Beamafilm, said:

“We’re delighted to partner with iGroup to expand Beamafilm’s reach across Asia. iGroup’s deep understanding of libraries and education, strong local relationships and extensive regional presence make them an ideal partner for our next phase of international growth. Together, we have an exciting opportunity to connect more communities with distinctive films, documentaries and culturally diverse stories from Australia, Asia and around the world.”

Beamafilm is an Australian-owned streaming platform partnering with public and academic libraries to make award-winning independent films, documentaries, series and diverse stories more accessible. Its ad-free service combines a carefully curated catalogue with flexible library licensing, discovery integrations, marketing support and streaming across multiple devices.

Learn more about Beamafilm for libraries

iGroup (Asia Pacific) Limited is a Hong Kong-registered multinational organisation operating across more than 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The group provides information resources, technologies and solutions to academic, research, government and institutional markets throughout the region.

Learn more about iGroup.

Media enquiries

Beamafilm – Sydney, Australia

Rick Coombs

Marketing Director

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iGroup – Hong Kong

marketing@igroupnet.com