Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) unveiled on June 16 a nine-member advisory board for the inaugural Singapore Media Festival (SMF). The board, which is made up of global media professionals, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region, will provide guidance and advice to MDA and its partners and help chart the roadmap for SMF, which is set to be one of the region's premiere film and TV events. Robert Gilby, Managing Director of the Walt Disney Company … [Read more...] about Nine global media professionals join SMF board
Man Shu Sum
Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Singapore – Mediacorp announced that Man Shu Sum, Managing Director of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, has resigned from the company. Man’s last official day is August 31. MediaCorp Deputy CEO Chang Long Jong will take over the movie business unit from September 1. Chang told TODAY Online that moving forward, the company will continue to focus on movie investments, the Singapore market as well as collaborations with companies in China. Man, who has more than 30 years experience in the … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum resigns from MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Man Shu Sum quits Mark Burnett for MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
Singapore – Man Shu Sum has been appointed managing director, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures. The media veteran replaces Daniel Yun, who, 12 August 2009, stepped down as MD of Raintree Pictures, after 18 years with MediaCorp. Deputy CEO, TV cluster, Chang Long Jong, has overseen MediaCorp Raintree Pictures in the interim. Man was most recently CEO of Mark Burnett Productions Asia; his 30 years in Asia's media industry saw him hold senior management positions in the then Television Corporation … [Read more...] about Man Shu Sum quits Mark Burnett for MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
