Hong Kong/Singapore – Southeast Asia’s leading international media event, the Singapore Media Festival (SMF), announced that its fourth edition will be held from 23 November to 3 December 2017. Hosted by the Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), the festival is a marquee platform to showcase notable regional creative talent, and provide opportunities to discover and connect with a vibrant global media community. Building upon the festival’s theme of ‘Celebrating … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2017
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Al Jazeera English dominates Asian TV Awards
Doha – Al Jazeera has been crowned Cable & Satellite Channel Of The Year as well as Network Of The Year at the Asian TV Awards in Singapore. The Channel received the double accolade after winning five awards in various categories in programmes and online. 101 East picked up two awards as cameraman Matt Allard won Best Cinematography for his work for On Thin Ice: India's National Ice Hockey Team which followed the fortunes of India's ice hockey team. For the … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English dominates Asian TV Awards
21st Asian Television Awards Nominees
Singapore – Losing no time in setting the tone for next year’s Awards, the 21st Asian Television Awards announced its nominations in all 41 categories today. Reflecting a diverse blend of talented storytellers this year, the 267 nominees were selected from a panel of 75 judges. The results were tabulated and audited by international auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Leading the pack with multiple nominations across several categories are Discovery Networks … [Read more...] about 21st Asian Television Awards Nominees
U.S. deal for Super Combat Teams
Los Angeles– Small World IFT has confirmed a development deal for its latest primetime stunt-battle show format Super Combat Teams to award-winning U.S. reality production company Smart Dog Media. The deal will see non-scripted specialist Smart Dog Media develop Super Combat Teams for the U.S. market. Originally produced by China’s Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation for Jiangsu Satellite Channel, Super Combat Teams is the #1 show in China, with more than 100 million viewers and 200 million … [Read more...] about U.S. deal for Super Combat Teams
Singapore Media Festival 2015
The second edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns this November, said Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA). This year, the annual SMF will run from 26 November to 6 December, bringing together a seamless market for film, TV, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Global industry players looking to expand their media business in Asia can expect a more vibrant marketplace and a bigger celebration of the best content and media talent in the region. The festival … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2015
activeTV wins at ATA 2014
Michael McKay, President of activeTV at the Asian Television Awards 2014 Singapore – activeTV takes home the Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) award for Woolworths Carols in the Domain 2013 for Channel 7 Australia. This was announced at the Awards gala ceremony amongst some of the region’s biggest names in the industry. Woolworths Carols in the Domain is Australia's largest free Christmas concert. The event held in the Domain Gardens in Sydney began in 1983 and has since … [Read more...] about activeTV wins at ATA 2014
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