Winners of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) Animation, Chinese and Formats Pitches were announced after a series of online Live pitches that took place virtually. For the pitch winners, clinching the top honours was a recognition of the hard work they have put in. Pang Mee Mee, a Singaporean whose entry won the Chinese scriptwriting category, shared that the win gave her a confidence boost. Pang was among the finalists who presented their ideas to the judging panels. The three panels, … [Read more...] about First-timers among ATF Pitches winners
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Vidcon Asia goes digital with first-ever Vidcon Now Asia global sessions this December
VidCon, the world’s largest celebration of online video and digital creators, launched VidCon Now, an ongoing digital experience this past summer. For the first time, this December, VidCon Asia will program local VidCon Now sessions featuring industry leaders and talent, as an event of the Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The sessions will launch on December 3, with new VidCon Now Asia sessions programmed afterwards on a bi-weekly basis. The … [Read more...] about Vidcon Asia goes digital with first-ever Vidcon Now Asia global sessions this December
Southeast Asian Film Financing Project Market 2020 finalists announced
ScreenSingapore has announced the finalists for the Southeast Asian Film Financing (SAFF) Project Market 2020. Ten projects from China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand were selected based on the project's co-production viabilities and the strength of the filmmaking team. This year's SAFF Project Market sees entries coming in from 14 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, including first-timers from Finland, France, and … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian Film Financing Project Market 2020 finalists announced
Asian storytelling, reimagined: New genres, fresh opportunities for Asian creators at the Singapore Media Festival 2020
The seventh edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in a hybrid format this year, presenting a refreshed lineup that will propel Asian stories to a global audience. The 11-day Festival will bring together the region’s best talents through a mix of physical and virtual programmes that showcase the sector’s ingenuity, creativity, and resilience and presents diverse experiences that reimagine Asian storytelling. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), SMF takes … [Read more...] about Asian storytelling, reimagined: New genres, fresh opportunities for Asian creators at the Singapore Media Festival 2020
SMF launches Inaugural Media International Advisory Council
The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) announced the launch of the Media International Advisory Council (IAC), which gathers top international industry leaders from the media sector to exchange views and develop insights to the rapidly evolving media landscape, and discuss how policy makers and industry players could work together to increase the vibrancy of the industry in Southeast Asia. To be convened annually in Singapore as part of the Singapore Media Festival, the first Council meeting was … [Read more...] about SMF launches Inaugural Media International Advisory Council
SMF 2018 opens with the Singapore International Film Festival’s opening film premiere
The highly anticipated Singapore Media Festival (SMF) kicked off this evening with the Southeast Asian premiere of the 29th Singapore International Film Festival’s opening film, Cities of Last Things, at the iconic Capitol Theatre. The opening event’s red carpet was a star-studded affair led by the film’s Golden Horse Award-winning director, Ho Wi Ding, Golden Horse Awards winner for Best Supporting Actress, Ding Ning, and fellow cast members, Stone and Huang Lu. From 28 November to … [Read more...] about SMF 2018 opens with the Singapore International Film Festival’s opening film premiere
