Mediapolis – Phase Ø open for booking

Mediapolis @ one-north is set to be Singapore’s first digital media hub where creative talents live, work and play in a synergistic environment. Phase Ø is now open for booking, please click HERE for more information about location, tenure and pricing and HERE for a copy of the application form.

MDA SPINE FUNDING reminder

MDA SPINE FUNDING
Applications Close on 22 June 2010

Dear Industry Partners,

The MDA is pleased to announce SPINE, our 4th Call for Proposals for the development of original publishing properties into multiplatform brands and franchises. We would like to invite eligible publishers/media owners/companies to submit proposals for publishing programmes with strong cross-media cross-platform elements, aimed at international distribution and readership.

The MDA will co-invest, together with publishing companies and other industry partners in selected programmes that present opportunities for global reach and economic returns under a co-sharing of rights and revenues arrangement. The level of MDA’s participation is dependent on the scale, scope and merits of the proposal.

Application Guidelines and Application Form for SPINE is attached herewith:

Details of the Call are also available on MDA’s corporate website, at http://www.smf.sg/BusinessCentre/Pages/Funding.aspx

*Please note that the closing date for proposal submission is 22 June 2010.

For questions regarding the scope and focus of the Call, please contact:

Ms. Yusmawati Yahya
E-mail: Yusmawati_Yahya@mda.gov.sg

Mr. Edmund Heng
E-mail: Edmund_Heng@mda.gov.sg

IP Academy course: IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Media Industry

IP Academy will be organizing “IP Fundamentals: Applications for the Media Industry” scheduled from 5th to 7th August 2009. For more information or to register for the course, please visit our website.

This course is proudly supported by MDA Singapore. Singaporeans or PRs who sign up for all 3 modules are eligible for a 50% grant provided by MDA (terms and conditions apply).

Singapore Business Partners’ Nite

MDA to inject S$250 million into industry in 2009

News and Notes from Media Business Forum: 13 March 2009

MDA to inject S$250 million into industry in 2009
Aim is to sustain media sector, as worldwide economic slowdown continues into the year.
THE Media Development Authority (MDA) estimates that the Government will spend S$250 million this year to sustain the growth momentum of Singapore’s media sector amidst the economic downturn, it said at its annual Media Business Forum yesterday.

This spending, which includes funding from the National Research Foundation to boost research and development in interactive digital media, as well as support for public service programmes, is projected to support about 2,000 jobs when the projects come onstream in the coming year.
Through the exercise, MDA will help fund and co-develop high-value and exportable content and applications to jumpstart activities in the sector.

Key areas include the ever-widening range of digital platforms, including Internet protocol TV, mobile TV and 3D TV, which MDA believes have an excellent chance of success as content becomes increasingly digitised.

The first wave of projects was called at the event yesterday, including one called “360° TV”, where MDA requested for original TV concepts that leverage various digital media distribution avenues and partnerships.

The MDA is also calling for proposals to transform Singapore into a digital music hub, which will build the ecosystem needed to develop music services to support content productions.

More such calls for proposals can be expected this year. Said Dr Christopher Chia, MDA’s Chief Executive Officer: “Media is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, and the performance of Singapore’s media sector reflects our potential to benefit from the worldwide movement.”

Besides calls for proposals, MDA is launching a new Media Training and Attachment (META) scheme, which emphasises hands-on experience through attachments to projects or established organisations.
For details, please refer to www.smf.sg.

Singapore Media Fusion SMF website

To give you a more personalized and interactive user experience, the Media Development Authority of Singapore presents the new and enhanced Singapore Media Fusion website with fresh content on media industries in Singapore and added features.

With improved search engines, streamlined access to information and rich content ranging from company information to film locations, job postings to new media initiatives – and much more – a visit to this website is now more enriching than ever.

To visit the new website, click here.

3rd installment of the Content360 programme

1. CONTENT 360 SEMINAR | 18 & 19 Mar | 1-on-1 Meeting :

Mr Bernard Macleod – Fremantle International Distribution | http://www.fidtv.com
Mr Vipin Goyal – VP, Business Development and International Expansion, Joost | http://www.joost.com
(Please refer to the attached eFlyer of the guests’ bio.)

Dates: 18 Mar (Wed) & 19 Mar (Thurs) 2009
Venue: MDA office @ Fusionopolis (3 Fusionopolis Way, #16-22 Symbiosis)

Please indicate your interest in having a One-on-One meeting with your selected guest(s) by 9 Mar (Mon), by completing the attached template.

The final meeting date and time will be informed closer to the event dates, in the mean time, appreciate if you can keep 18 & 19 Mar free in your schedule.

Note: Meetings are arranged on a first-come-first-served basis, due to the guests’ short duration of stay. Your indication of interest does not equate a confirmed meeting, selection of companies for meetings are based on the project interests of the Guest, in order to ensure a productive meeting for the guest and yourself. Programme is subject to change.

2. CONTENT 360 SEMINAR | 19 Mar (Thurs)

MDA would like to invite you to attend the CONTENT360 Seminar on 19 March (Thurs), in a specially organised seminar, where two leading international media companies will share with you how they are transforming the way traditional media is consumed and delivered, the emerging opportunities in new media, and how you could take advantage of them to maximize revenue and branding opportunities.

CONTENT360 SEMINAR
Date: 19 Mar
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: National Library (100 Voictoria Street), Level 3 – Function Room 3 @ Drama Centre
(Parking is available at the National Library Building or Bras Basah Complex)
Admission: Complimentary

Speakers:
Mr Bernard Macleod – Fremantle International Distribution
Mr Stacey Seltzer – SVP of International Content Acquisition, and Business Development | Joost

Programme:
2.00 pm Registration
2.30 pm Presentation by Speakers
3.50 pm Panel Discussion/Q&A
4.15 pm Refreshments
5.00 pm End of event

Kindly RSVP by 13 Mar (Fri) to selina@rubix-cube.com.
We appreciate your early confirmation of attendance, as seats are limited.

Download the Booking Template here.

Download the Seminar Flyer here.

MDA Media Education Scheme 2009

The MDA (Media Development Authority) Media Education Scheme 2009 is open for applications as of 24 January 2009.

About the Media Education Scheme
The Media Education Scheme is an initiative to build and nurture manpower capabilities as well as the talent pool in the media industry. All Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are passionate about embarking on a long-term career in the local media industry are welcome to apply for the Scheme.

Media Education Scheme (Overseas)
The Scheme covers tuition fees of up to S$40,000 per year, or subject to a maximum of S$100,000. The scheme has a two-year service commitment to Singapore. Upon returning from their studies, recipients will have to fulfil the service commitment and are required to work in media-related companies. As international exposure and experience is desirable and encouraged, students need not start their service commitment immediately upon graduation, but can choose to do so over a five-year period.

Media Education Scheme (Local)
The Scheme covers tuition fees of up to S$10,000 per year, subject to a maximum of S$20,000. There will be no service commitment attached to the scheme.

The closing date for all applications is on Thursday, 30 April 2009.

For more information about the Media Education Scheme, please visit the MDA website.

2nd installment of MDA’s Content360 programme

MDA would like to invite publishers to take part in the 2nd installment of the Content360 programme. We are pleased to announce that 3 industry professionals will be coming to town between 18 & 19 February 2009 to meet Singapore media companies.