VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- 'Portrait of a Nation - Equatorial Guinea' premieres on CNBC Europe on Saturday 30th April at 10pm (BST) / 11pm (CET). This latest episode offers viewers an unprecedented look inside one of the world's least known countries. EPIC Global Media's 'Portrait' series challenges negative and inaccurate stereotypes by presenting positive stories and developments from around the world, with the goal of encouraging fresh dialogue and debate.   

Stories told by footballers, designers, executives, nurses, ministers and pop stars are weaved into a 30 minute portrait of Africa's only Spanish speaking nation. The production also highlights Equatorial Guinea's developing infrastructure as it prepares to host the African Union Summit in June 2011 and co-host the African Cup of Nations Football tournament with Gabon in 2012.

EPIC worked in co-operation with the government who provided funding for the production. The show has a positive message but cautions that as with all developing nations, major challenges lie ahead for Equatorial Guinea – not least the urgent need for economic diversification and job creation.

Producer James Brown states: "Our hope is that people will see images and hear perspectives that encourage them to take a real interest in the people of this country, and in the country's future."

The show will air again on CNBC Europe at the same time on 7th, 14th, and 21st May, 2011. 

About EPIC: With offices in Vancouver and San Diego, EPIC is an award-winning creative agency that specializes in branding places through the use of television and other multimedia platforms. EPIC's productions provide images and stories from countries around the world, with the goal of encouraging fresh conversations about those countries.  

About 'Portrait of a Nation: 'Portrait of a Nation' is a sponsored documentary series produced by EPIC Global Media. Through the power of visual imagery, 'Portrait of a Nation' challenges negative and inaccurate stereotypes by presenting positive stories and developments from around the world, with the goal of encouraging fresh dialogue and debate. This is the ethos behind 'Portrait of a Nation' which has thus far included features on Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Tanzania which have aired on CNBC Europe and Discovery Channel. 

Media Contact: Trista Genter EPIC Global Media, 1 858 412 4867, info@epicglobalmedia.com

SOURCE EPIC Productions

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