13 New Singapore Films Next Year, New Converged TV Formats on Show, and More at Asia TV Forum & Market - ScreenSingapore 2012
13 New Singapore Films Next Year, New Converged TV Formats on Show, and More
at Asia TV Forum & Market - ScreenSingapore 2012
PR Newswire
SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2012
SINGAPORE, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore will be a hub of media
activity come 4 - 7 December when more than 4,000 film and television trade
delegates from 60 countries converge in the island state to trade, market and
screen their content at the Asia TV Forum & Market ScreenSingapore 2012.
The event promises to be exciting as it combines a converged film and
television market with global industry players, including studios,
broadcasters, production houses, distributors and financiers in
attendance.
Singapore's film and television industry players are expected to have a strong
showing at the event, with over 100 local media companies showcasing more than
600 hours of the best in local content at the Singapore Pavilion.
On the film front, local filmmakers will be making Singapore proud with its
bumper crop of 13 new films to hit the market. These includes horror films,
comedies, documentaries and coming-of-age stories about love, marriage and
parenthood.
The 13 new Singapore films are The Wedding Diary II; Ah Boys to Men II; That
Girl in Pinafore; Ghost Child; Mister John; Menstrual Man; Taxi Taxi; Wa is
for Wayang; 3 Peas in a Pod; Afterimages; 3.50; Red Numbers and Pickles. For
the details on the films as well as their expected theatrical release dates in
Singapore, please refer to Annex A. Seven of these new films will be featured
at "Sneak Peeks", an event organised by the Media Development Authority of
Singapore (MDA) to market Singapore films to international distributors.
Today, the production volume of Made In Singapore films has doubled; rising
from just six Singapore films in 2002, to 13 new Singapore films for next
year. Box office takings jumped 1.5 times in 2011, with earnings of SGD$9.2m,
compared to SGD$6m in 2002. Singapore also continues to have one of the
largest film exhibition sectors in this part of the world.
The Wedding Diary II to make its World Premiere in Singapore
Of the 13 films, The Wedding Diary II by Clover Films has been selected as
the Closing Premiere of ScreenSingapore. As part of its world premiere, the
cast and director will be walking the red carpet at Golden Village Cineplex,
Vivo City, at 8:30pm on 6 December.
Said Mr Lim Teck, Managing Director, Clover Films and ScreenSingapore Board
Member, "We are proud that The Wedding Diary II is selected as the closing
premiere at ScreenSingapore. The global spotlight will certainly help boost
the film's profile, as well as add buzz and vibrancy to Singapore's film
scene."
The Wedding Diary II is produced and distributed by Clover Films (Singapore),
Golden Screen Cinemas (Malaysia), Asia Tropical Films (Malaysia), Star Chinese
Movies (Hong Kong), Satellite Television Asia Region (Malaysia) and Mega
Cineplex (Malaysia).
It has a strong Asian cast, including veteran Singapore actors Jack Choo and
Marcus Chin, as well as Malaysia's Aniu (Homecoming, Ice Kacang Puppy Love),
Hong Kong's Elanne Kwong (Love Lifting, The Wedding Diary) and Taiwanese
singer-actress Cynthia Wong (Devotion).
Singapore filmmakers go on to the global stage to share insights with
international film community
With ScreenSingapore's spotlight on Asia, local filmmakers will share their
personal perspectives gained from years of working in the China market, and on
financing and co-production matters with international filmmakers:
o Film director Jack Neo will speak at the film co-production & financing
panel on "South East Asia: New Filmmaker, New Money" (6 December). Mr Neo
is a 32-year veteran of the film and television industry and a Cultural
Medallion winner. His films have achieved overseas success in Hong Kong,
Taiwan and Malaysia. His film I Not Stupid was named one of the Ten Best
Chinese Movies at the 8th Golden Bauhinia Awards. In 2009, he was voted
The Most Popular Male Artist at the 18th Golden Rooster and Hundred
Flowers Film Festival in China.
o Mike Wiluan, Chief Executive, Infinite Studios will be moderating the film
co-production and financing panel on "South East Asia: New Filmmaker, New
Money" (6 December). His company, Infinite Studios, has invested in film
and television content with global partners from Canada, United Kingdom
and Australia. Mr Wiluan's company is currently shooting Serangoon Road,
one of South East Asia's largest television co-productions, with
Australian Broadcasting Corporation and HBO Asia.
o Kenneth Tan, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Assessment), MDA, will be
the moderator for the Film Keynote panel featuring Bona Film Group's Yu
Dong (5 December) and "Theatre Innovation: A Conversation with Dolby"
panel (5 December). Mr Tan was the former Managing Director of Golden
Village and Chief Executive Officer of MediaCorp Radio and Chief Operating
Officer of MediaCorp TV.
o Joachim Ng, Director (Industry Operations), MDA, will moderate the
animation co-production and financing panel (6 December). Mr Ng is
responsible for overseeing MDA's industry operations, including, converged
content.
Converged Singapore productions and new TV formats on show at ATF/SS 2012
Moving from film to broadcast, our local media industry will be showcasing
their content innovation, particularly on the converged format.
For instance, Singapore companies will showcase converged content, such as the
highly-successful The Kitchen Musical, a musical television drama by The Group
Entertainment which was nominated for "Best Drama Series" in the International
Emmy Awards 2012. Operating on a fresh format i.e. TV musical, the series is
expanding its footprint to Asian countries such as Vietnam, Philippines and
even as far as US and UK, in the form of a theatre musical, book and
adaptations of its TV series.
Still on content innovation, MediaCorp will showcase its latest transmedia
drama, 96°C Cafe. The mini drama will be telecast online in xinMSN and
continue its run as a 20-episode serial on Free-to-Air TV and stars Tay Ping
Hui, Chris Tong, Cynthia Koh, Desmond Tan, Julie Tan and Ian Fang. The drama's
theme song is also supported under MDA's Development Assistance grant, which
provides funding support for original Singapore compositions.
Television programmes made by Singapore production houses are seen by
audiences in over 70 countries around the world.
Dialogue, networking and collaboration opportunities
With Singapore's continued efforts to tap opportunities for Singapore
companies in the China market, MDA is supporting the China-Singapore Dialogue
where Singapore TV producers can network directly with representatives of
China's top broadcast stations for collaboration in dramas and documentaries.
This will be attended by some 50 producers including representatives from
China Central Television (CCTV), Shanghai Media Group, MediaCorp and
MyChinaChannel. Melvin Ang, Executive Director, MyChinaChannel and Executive
Director mm2 Entertainment will also share his experience on working in the
China market at this session.
In line with the converged market, MDA continues to place emphasis on
cross-content collaboration. To further catalyse such projects, MDA is
organising a business matching session on 5 December bringing together local
film, television and music talent with international players for such
collaboration opportunities.
Said Mr Yeo Chun Cheng, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Industry), Media
Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), "This market provides tremendous
opportunities for global media players to capitalise on business opportunities
created by Asia's expanding media sector, and to do so from Singapore, a great
place to inspire talent and create compelling international content. The
various platforms that MDA has created will bring people together, and those
who know how to tap on them will certainly find their time at the market to be
extremely rewarding."
The 500-sq m Singapore Pavilion, located at H02, G02, G13 and J02 at Sands
Expo and Convention Centre Hall C, Marina Bay Sands comprises a good mix of
companies from a good mix of television, film, music, animation, and media
services sectors, mirroring the converged nature of the market. Catch a
preview of selected Singapore content at the Singapore Pavilion at
https://www.youtube.com/user/MDASingapore.
The Singapore entertainment and media market is projected to have a 5.8 per
cent compounded annual growth rate, while Singapore's digital spending is
projected to grow at 10 per cent per annum from 2012 to 2016 according to
PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2012-2016.
About Media Development Authority (MDA)
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (www.mda.gov.sg) promotes the
growth of globally competitive Animation, Broadcast, Film, Games, Interactive
Media, Music and Publishing industries. It also regulates the media sector to
safeguard the interest of consumers and promotes a connected society. MDA is a
statutory board under the Ministry of Communications and Information
(www.mci.gov.sg).
13 new Singapore films for 2013 Annex A
S/No Title Synopsis Language Director Expected
Production Company Release Date
'Taxi! Taxi!' follows the trials
and tribulations of a retrenched
microbiology scientist, SIMF Management, RAM
Professor Chua, as he turns to Entertainment, PMP
* Taxi! taxi driving after several Kelvin Entertainment, Galaxy
1 Taxi! failed job attempts. He Chinese Sng Entertainment, 3 Jan 2013
befriends a veteran driver, Ah SgLanded, Scorpio East
Tau. The two men, polar Pictures
opposites of each other, from
educational level, personality,
attitude towards life and even
the languages they speak,
eventually find themselves
interdependent and influencing
each other in positive ways.
Five unlikely characters form a
film company to achieve their
individual dreams. Arvind, a
metrosexual male, who dreams of
becoming a great filmmaker JK
2 Pickles starts forming his team. English- Tamil Saravana Tantra Films Jan 2013
There's Sruthi, his childhood
friend; Walter, a James
Cameron wannabe director;
Thanes, the ruthless dictator;
and finally, Kaly the village
playwright. Clueless about
filmmaking, this team of misfits
attempt their childhood dream of
producing a film.
This army story depicts the
enlistment of young boys, who
have lived a sheltered life. In
Ah Boys to the army, life is no longer a J Team Productions &
3 Men II bed of roses. It's a place where Chinese Jack Neo mm2 entertainment 7 Feb 2013
boys undergo harsh military
training and face life's
challenges, such as in their
relationship with family,
friends and bunkmates. The boys
learn to be responsible, and
their enlistment marks their
transition to manhood.
Soon after marriage, Weijie and
Zhixin face pressure to
conceive. When it finally Clover Films, Golden
4 The Wedding happens, the couple realise that Chinese Adrian Screen Cinemas, Asia 14 Feb 2013
Diary II having a child is not a matter Teh Tropical Films, SCM,
concerning only them, but Mega Cineplex
actually involves their
families too. Will parenthood be
a bed of roses? Or does the
arrival of their baby mark the
start of many challenges to be
faced by the young couple?
'Red Numbers' revolves around a
guy, who, according to a
5 Red Numbers fengshui master, only has three Chinese Dom Ow Supernova Media 22 Feb 2013
lucky minutes in his miserable
life. His fortune is wrapped up
with a greedy family whose
grandfather holds the key to the
winning combination in the 4D
lottery.
Unable to come to terms with
death of her mother, 15-year old Gorylah Pictures, mm2
6 * Ghost Kim suddenly has to deal with a Chinese Gilbert Entertainment, Clover 21 Mar 2013
Child new mother in her life. Na, her Chan Films
stepmother hails from a remote
village in Indonesia. A series
of mysterious and strange
incidents starts to occur at the
family home when she arrives in
Singapore.
When a young Cambodian girl is Eysham
7 3.50 abducted from her village, a English Ali & Supernova Media June 2013
brash American documentary Chhay
filmmaker ventures deep into the Bora
underbelly of Phnom Penh to
rescue her, and crosses paths
with various other lives
affected by the city's harsh
rules of survival.
8 Afterimages 'Afterimages' is about a group English Tony Mythopolis Pictures Aug 2013
of artists who burn cameras as Kern
offerings to the dead, and in
return, receive a collection of
footages from hell in the form
of short horror movies.
There are men who squirm at the
mention of a woman's period. And
then there's Muruganantham, a
man who went as far as to
* Menstrual analyse strangers' used pads in Amit
9 Man his quest to produce low-cost English Virmani Coup Communications TBC
sanitary napkins for India's
poor. In telling Muruganatham's
inspiring story, "Menstrual Man"
underscores the role of social
entrepreneurship in combating
poverty, and highlights the
importance of economic
empowerment of women to enable a
better world.
An Irishman whose marriage is in
crisis travels alone to
* Mister Singapore after the sudden and Fran
10 John suspicious death of his English Borgia Akanga Films TBC
estranged brother, and soon
finds himself immersed in the
daily life of this man he never
truly knew.
'That Girl in Pinafore' revolves
* That Girl around four teenagers - Jiaming, Chai Yee
11 In Pinafore Xiaopang, Haoban and Caogen. The Chinese Wei mm2 Entertainment TBC
story follows the teenagers'
efforts to bring business back
to a struggling folk music pub,
and the blossoming love between
Jiaming and May, an ardent fan
of Singaporean folk music.
'3 Peas in a Pod' is a story
about friendship, love and
obsession. Three university
students from three different
countries are good friends whose
3 Peas in a love lives are intertwined with Michelle
12 Pod one another's. Just before they Chinese-English Chong Huat Films In development
graduate and go back to their
respective countries to embark
on their working lives, the
three friends decide to go on a
road trip in the country they've
been studying in for the last 4
years: Australia. Little do they
know, this farewell holiday is a
trip that will change their
lives forever.
'Wa is for Wayang' is about an
immigrant boy from India who
gets caught between a clumsy
13 Wa is for teacher who vows to preserve a English Raymond Brainchild Pictures In development
Wayang fading cultural art and an Tan
obsessive school principal who
strives to rid the aged old
tradition. Discover the new
family comedy about hope, values
and harmony that is told through
a misfit Indian boy and the
mystical Chinese Opera.
* Supported under MDA's Production Assistance Grant Scheme Information accurate as at 21 Nov 2012
SOURCE Media Development Authority
Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/MDASingapore
Website: http://www.mci.gov.sg
Website: http://www.mda.gov.sg
Contact: Ephraim Loy, Assistant Manager, Industry Communications, Media
Development Authority, Tel: +65-9726-3157, Email: ephraim_loy@mda.gov.sg;
Michelle Lim, Manager, Industry Communications, Media Development Authority,
Tel: +65-8183-3947, Email: michelle_lim@mda.gov.sg
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