Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has decided not to grant a stay of MDA’s direction after SingNet Pte Ltd applied for a stay of the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s (MDA) to cross-carry the Barclays Premier League (BPL) live matches on April 26, 2013 over three seasons from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 . SingNet will be required to continue its efforts in making the necessary arrangements to cross-carry the upcoming BPL season in view of … [Read more...] about Ministry rejects SingTel’s appeal against cross-carrying BPL
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Singapore unveils 320 hours of content at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is leading 37 Singapore media companies to the 17th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) where they will meet with producers, distributors and investors to promote their content, negotiate deals and network with key industry players from March 18-21, 2013. More than 320 hours of locally-produced content including films and TV programmes will be showcased at the 90-square-metre Singapore Pavilion at the Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Singapore unveils 320 hours of content at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
MIPCOM: Malaysia, Singapore partner to accelerate content industries
Malaysia and Singapore are combining their efforts and resources to penetrate the global entertainment and media industry. For the first time in history, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) joined forces to co-host and co-organise a Malaysia-Singapore Cocktail Reception at MIPCOM last night in Cannes, France. The event has over 70 Malaysian and Singaporean company delegates hosting international guests, comprising of the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Malaysia, Singapore partner to accelerate content industries
Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
Singapore – The Singapore Film Commission (SFC), part of the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), has launched the New Talent Feature Grant (NTFG), an initiative that aims to help up-and-coming film directors start their careers in feature film-making. The NTFG supports film directors to produce their first feature films in a variety of genres, including those of artistic and cultural value, such as documentaries, festival-oriented works, and films in non-English languages … [Read more...] about Singapore’s MDA develops initiative to fund local filmmakers
ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore
Hong Kong – Reed Exhibitions (Reed) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) jointly announced the co-location of ScreenSingapore at the upcoming edition of Asia Television Forum (ATF) from 5 to 7 December at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Yeo Chun Cheng, Director (Broadcast, Animation, Film and Music), MDA, said, “The year-on-year growth of ATF is a strong indication of Asia’s rising role in the global content market and we believe that the co-location of … [Read more...] about ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore
Pitching across platforms
Singapore – Angel’s Gate, a business reality programme utilizing a 360-degree media platform, is making its debut on regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia on February 6. This first season comprises eight episodes, featuring 24 aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to the region’s top investors representing the Angel’s Gate Fund. The launch of this series is part of Channel NewsAsia’s focus to boost its business content. Debra Soon, Managing Director, … [Read more...] about Pitching across platforms
