The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will be leading 34 Singapore media companies to the 19th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), bringing over 180 hours of film and TV programmes. The Singapore delegation offers content from a wide range of genres – romance, drama, comedy, television documentaries, lifestyle travelogues, to food and cultural programmes, appealing in particular to Asian audiences. These will … [Read more...] about Singapore pavilion at FILMART
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Launch of joint media fund at Singapore Media Festival
Singapore Media Festival Singapore – A Singapore-based US$100m private equity (PE) media fund targeted at China’s media and entertainment industry was launched by its three main partners – Yu Dong, Founder and Chairman of NASDAQ-listed Bona Film Group Limited (Bona Film), Singapore PE fund Tembusu Partners and local media entrepreneur, Calvin Cheng. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and the Second Minister for Communications and Information, Lawrence Wong, witnessed the … [Read more...] about Launch of joint media fund at Singapore Media Festival
Singapore Media Festival 2014
Singapore – The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) brings together four complementary film and TV events comprising markets, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Ahead of the inaugural event, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), event partners and chairman of the SMF Advisory Board, shared their vision and goals for the festival which will take place from 4 to 14 December 2014. SMF shines spotlight on Southeast Asia’s growing media industry The combined … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2014
Discovery Channel announces winners of First Time Filmmakers Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of global real-world media company Discovery Communications, announced the five winners of its First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Singapore initiative. The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary based on their proposals and the completed documentaries are scheduled to premiere across the region next year, as Singapore celebrates her 50th year of independence. The five selected filmmakers are: - … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel announces winners of First Time Filmmakers Singapore
Singapore makes strong showing at MIPCOM
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) led a delegation of 23 Singapore media companies in MIPCOM held in Cannes, marking Singapore’s 14th expedition to MIPCOM as one of the Asian exhibitors. Compelling quality Asian stories for an International audience MIPCOM buyers looking to acquire quality content from Asia will find a diverse range from Singapore, with more than 530 hours of factual, drama, infotainment, lifestyle and kids content offered for international sale and … [Read more...] about Singapore makes strong showing at MIPCOM
Launch of MDA Digital TV Assistance Scheme
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has launched the Digital TV Assistance Scheme to help eligible low-income households switch to digital TV. The Assistance Scheme package includes a free digital TV set-top box, an indoor antenna and installation. Each eligible household is entitled to one Assistance Scheme package. "The Digital TV Assistance Scheme helps low-income households switch to digital TV so that they can continue to enjoy MediaCorp free-to-air TV … [Read more...] about Launch of MDA Digital TV Assistance Scheme
