Singapore-led animated feature The Violinist has been nominated for Best Animated Feature, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Film Score at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards, marking another major international milestone for the film following its historic double win at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival earlier this year and being part of the 2026 Centrepiece programme at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The Violinist … [Read more...] about The Violinist Joins Golden Horse Awards Race, Continuing Its International Run
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IMDA and TikTok Partner to Develop Local Microdrama Expertise and Fuel a New Pipeline of Original IP
Singapore’s media professionals will be given support to develop microdrama expertise across live-action and AI-animated formats, under a new IMDA-TikTok Microdrama Programme jointly launched by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and TikTok Singapore. The programme brings together IMDA’s commitment to strengthening local media talent with TikTok’s deep audience and market insights – helping media professionals build new production capabilities, create original intellectual property … [Read more...] about IMDA and TikTok Partner to Develop Local Microdrama Expertise and Fuel a New Pipeline of Original IP
37th Singapore International Film Festival Honours Hirokazu Kore-eda with Cinema Honorary Award
The countdown is on. The 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), is gearing up for one of its most extensive editions yet headlined by cinema’s most beloved storytellers. The festival will honour acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda with its Cinema Honorary Award, the Festival’s highest accolade recognising filmmakers who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to Asian cinema. Kore-eda will attend a … [Read more...] about 37th Singapore International Film Festival Honours Hirokazu Kore-eda with Cinema Honorary Award
Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and South Korea’s SBS formalise partnership to co-produce globally appealing media content
The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and South Korean television and radio network, SBS Co., Ltd (SBS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly create media content for global audiences and strengthen capabilities for media companies and professionals in Singapore and South Korea. Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, Republic of Singapore, witnessed the signing of the MOU during an industry learning trip in … [Read more...] about Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and South Korea’s SBS formalise partnership to co-produce globally appealing media content
BBC Studios announces first ever spin off of Go Jetters Go!
BBC Studios has announced Go Jetters Go!, a new series in the Go Jetters universe, supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). This first-ever spin-off of the successful children’s franchise is set in Singapore and reflects a shared ambition to create globally appealing children’s content with strong local resonance. This series was born from IMDA’s initiative to support international Intellectual Properties (IPs) that could be meaningfully localised. Go Jetters, … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces first ever spin off of Go Jetters Go!
SGIFF 2025 Breaks Box Office Record with 44 Sold-Out Screenings and A 33% Increase in Tickets Sold
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025 hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), closed its 36th edition on a historic high on 7 December, setting a new festival record with 44 sold-out screenings. For the third consecutive year, SGIFF achieved a new box office record, with ticket sales rising 33% from 2024. This year, the festival also saw its strongest turnout with a 28.7% increase in participation compared to last … [Read more...] about SGIFF 2025 Breaks Box Office Record with 44 Sold-Out Screenings and A 33% Increase in Tickets Sold
