Singapore - Shangri-La Pictures announced the signing of a US$100 million film fund deal to finance a slate of English language commercial films for global distribution over the next three years. The agreement sees the formation of a joint venture company based in Singapore
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Wild Asia, a social enterprise based in Kuala Lumpur working to support environmental and social initiatives in Asia, is calling for entries to its developmental effort known as Seed Grants. Seed Grants provides financial support (approximaely US$1,000)
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has called for proposals from publishing companies for projects with strong cross-media or cross-platform elements, aimed at international distribution and readership. Called Spearheading Publishing Innovation for
The Genexis theatre at MDA’s swish new Fusionopolis HQ was full to capacity 12 March 2009 as MDA top executives addressed key industry members at the annual Media Business Forum. “The newspapers are too full of bad news recently,” said MDA CEO Dr Christopher Chia, “which is why
The Singapore government will inject S$230 million over the next five years to develop its media industry under a new media masterplan known as Singapore Media Fusion (SMF). It hopes to stimulate demand for local content, develop talent and create jobs in the growing media sector. The
Singapore – Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) has awarded five new media projects with a total funding of S$7.6 million. The projects range from development of games to media-rich learning. The five projects were selected from 26 proposals submitted in response to
The TV industry is changing beyond recognition. Even the concept of ‘TV’ might itself be on the verge of extinction because visual content is available today on phones, laptops and MP3 players as well as your home entertainment centre. The only way to survive is to consolidate or
Kuala Lumpur – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and Malaysia’s National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) announced five winners of its Eye on Malaysia initiative. Five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary showcasing Malaysia’s rich culture,
Singapore – Fifteen new projects on the concept of ‘Co-Space’ have been awarded funding by the multi-agency Interactive Digital Media Research and Development Programme Office (IDMPO) hosted by the Media Development Authority. Collectively, these projects will achieve for Singapore
The Singapore Film Commission (SFC) selected nine filmmakers to received cash awards under its New Feature Film Fund. The filmmakers received S$250,000 each to direct their feature films. In addition, cinema chain Golden Village Pictures has committed to distribute the films. The
