KC Global Media, the leading entertainment network in Asia, unveiled its first script development of a sci-fi live action series, Jonesy, with support from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)’s Capability Partnership Programme (CPP). Completing its first script development, Jonesy, is a highly appraised sci-fi fantasy thriller action-comedy series set in the year 2029 (8 episodes of 15-20 minutes per episode) with award-winning Singapore-based production agency, Monochromatic Pictures. The collaboration between KC Global Media and Monochromatic Pictures, with IMDA’s support, seeks to champion and showcase Asian originals on the world stage.

George Chien, Co-founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media said, “We are excited to continue investing in original content and partnering with local SMEs as showrunners for this original series. This collaborative initiative with IMDA reinforces our vision of creating a new standard of entertainment. We are now venturing into scripted original productions and elevating our local talents to the world.”

Justin Ang, Assistant Chief Executive, Media, Innovation, Communications and Marketing, IMDA said, “The IMDA Capability Partnership Programme (CPP) aims to build Singapore’s reputation for top show running talent in the region, who can co-create premium made-with-Singapore content with a global reach. Monochromatic Pictures’ successful first partnership with KC Global is one of the first in a slate of partnerships between local SMEs and MNCs, that will help achieve that reputation through top-tier original content with a regional appeal.”

Jonesy, is set in the year 2029, where violent weather systems descend upon the global population, carrying within them supernatural beasts that devour humankind. Surviving the culling of humanity, internet crazy Gen-Zér and shut-in, Jonesy Lee, is forced to live in an abandoned hardware shop, as he retreats into his digitally warped mind, dreading the future and the haze beasts outside. With his imaginary friend, Dynamite, Jonesy learns to navigate the new world alone, confront his fears, battle colourful foes, and become humanity’s new hope when he kills one of the monsters during a livestream.

Monochromatic Pictures is a Singapore-based multi-award-winning creative video production agency, achieving Best Video & Media Production Agency for Singapore Business Awards 2021, and The Devouring short film Top 50 finalist for the UK Film festival – London 2020. Notable production works include mini-series, Korban, which was a finalist nominee in the official selection for best series at the Web Series Global Fest in Hollywood, and their extensive project works with digital, creative, and government agencies, as well as notable corporate brands like Apple Inc SEA, Nokia Singapore, Singapore University of Technology & Design and more.