The seventh edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in a hybrid format this year, presenting a refreshed lineup that will propel Asian stories to a global audience. The 11-day Festival will bring together the region’s best talents through a mix of physical and virtual programmes that showcase the sector’s ingenuity, creativity, and resilience and presents diverse experiences that reimagine Asian storytelling. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SMF takes … [Read more...] about Asian storytelling, reimagined: New genres, fresh opportunities for Asian creators at the Singapore Media Festival 2020
Tradeshows
Launch of the ‘Tokyo Gap-Financing Market’ at TIFFCOM 2020
TIFFCOM-the Marketplace for film and TV in Asia- is the leading content market affiliated with the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). TOKYO Gap-Financing Market ”TGFM” is our brand new event to be held from 4 to 6 November TIFFCOM. For the first edition and in spite of the peculiar worldwide situation, we received 87 applications from 36 countries and regions. As submission requirements, the project had to secure 60% of the total budget (50% for TV series projects) and to include … [Read more...] about Launch of the ‘Tokyo Gap-Financing Market’ at TIFFCOM 2020
MIP Cancun Online+ and All3media International announce judges for second ‘Formats Pitch Competition’
MIP Cancun Online+ 2020, the digital edition of the Latin American TV Market, announced the line-up of industry-renowned judges for its Formats Pitch Competition, held in partnership with independent distributor, all3media international. MIP Cancun Online+ takes place entirely online from 17-20 November. The Formats Pitch Competition will take place online on 19 November. Produced by MIP Cancun, in association with all3media international, the 2nd edition of the MIP Cancun Formats Pitch is … [Read more...] about MIP Cancun Online+ and All3media International announce judges for second ‘Formats Pitch Competition’
Smiley, ABG, and Alibaba announced as first Festival of Licensing keynotes
The iconic Smiley brand, the world’s biggest retailer Alibaba, and globally-renowned brand management, brand owner, and marketing company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) are the first keynotes revealed for the Festival of Licensing Live Stage agenda, sponsored by Crunchyroll. A month-long virtual celebration of the global licensing industry running from October 6-29, Festival of Licensing incorporates three regional events linked to the world’s biggest markets – Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and … [Read more...] about Smiley, ABG, and Alibaba announced as first Festival of Licensing keynotes
Post-Event: 2020 Hong Kong International Film and Television Market goes virtual
For the first time ever, the annual Hong Kong International Film and Television Market (FILMARTOnline) went virtual, with conferences and screenings taking place online. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), FILMART Online kicked off its four-day event on 26 August which ran until 29 August. The virtual content marketplace attracted close to 7,000 international buyers from 73 countries and regions, and 2,100 film and television productions were released and promoted … [Read more...] about Post-Event: 2020 Hong Kong International Film and Television Market goes virtual
FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international buyers
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART Online) concluded successfully on 29 August. The four-day virtual content marketplace, where some 2,100 film and television productions were released and promoted, attracted nearly 7,000 international buyers from 73 countries and regions. More than 2,000 online business-matching meetings were arranged, illustrating strong demand for entertainment content globally and confidence … [Read more...] about FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international buyers
