Singapore – MediaCorp is launching a $5 million Content Innovation Fund (CIF) to search for the best creative entertainment ideas and concepts across all its media platforms. The three-year Fund will provide seed money to support the initial development stages for the selected projects which could be for any of MediaCorp’s range of media platforms spanning television, radio, print, movies and digital new media. Mr Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO, Television, MediaCorp says: “With … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches $5 million Content Innovation Fund
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Singapore and Australia team up for two new projects
Singapore – ScreenWest, Western Australia's screen funding and development agency and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has announced two cross-media projects selected from the MDA-ScreenWest Cross-Media Development Initiative. The two winning projects are: The Adventures of Bradley an informative interactive pre-school animation series exploring traditional folk tales from around the world, developed by Western Australian company RKPix with Singapore partner August Media … [Read more...] about Singapore and Australia team up for two new projects
Life Inspired, MDA & Ochre serves up the wonders of molecular gastronomy
Cannes, France - LI TV INTERNATIONAL announced its latest original series production with Ochre Pictures, with the support of the Media Development Authority (MDA) of Singapore. A first for Life Inspired and MDA, this collaboration will result in Li, Life Inspired’s second original production, a no-holds-barred molecular gastronomy adventure across Asia, called The Maverick Chef. Set to begin shooting later this month, this programme will feature the self-taught Michelin-starred chef Alvin … [Read more...] about Life Inspired, MDA & Ochre serves up the wonders of molecular gastronomy
Singapore’s offerings at MIPTV 2011
Together with the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), Singapore companies bring to the Cannes event some 45 TV titles covering more than 200 hours of animation, factual and drama content. Nine of the Singapore companies (August Media, Bang Productions, Infinite Frameworks, MediaCorp, Ochre Pictures, Scrawl Studios, ScreenBox, Sitting In Pictures and Sparky Entertainment), will be offering a catalogue of animation series, factual documentaries and web-enabled interactive lifestyle … [Read more...] about Singapore’s offerings at MIPTV 2011
Turner obtains ‘first look’ rights to Scrawl Studios original IP
Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific announced a multiyear agreement with Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) and Scrawl Studios that provides Turner with the first look rights to new, original productions. The landmark agreement marks the first time Turner, MDA and Scrawl Studios have joined forces to develop, produce and distribute content for Turner’s kids’ channel, Cartoon Network, across the Asia Pacific region. With a focus on comedy and adventure … [Read more...] about Turner obtains ‘first look’ rights to Scrawl Studios original IP
Game companies in Singapore and United Kingdom to benefit from joint call-for-proposals on serious games and the set up of new Games Solution Centre
London - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and the Serious Games Institute of United Kingdom (UK) announced two initiatives that aim to create opportunities for game companies from Singapore and the UK to work together - joint call-for-proposals on serious games and the set up of a Games Solution Centre in Singapore. Through the serious games joint call-for-proposal, companies can expect to receive mentorship from the Serious Games Institute in terms of game design and research … [Read more...] about Game companies in Singapore and United Kingdom to benefit from joint call-for-proposals on serious games and the set up of new Games Solution Centre