MIPTV focuses on Singapore

The country will jointly host a half-day conference with MIPTV on 12 April to highlight how its self-sustaining media ecosystem and internationalisation strategy has led to the export of its capabilities, services and content for the world's audiences. This is also catalysed by its successful partnerships with international broadcasters, distributors and studios where to date, some 180 life-style and factual Asian-themed co-productions have been seen in more than 70 countries around the world.

3D case studies

Singapore is also actively championing Stereoscopic 3D and will share its experience and latest developments with the expected 11 500 international visitors. Through detailed case studies in a half-day conference on 3D on 14 April, audiences can also understand how local Singaporean companies possess the necessary state-of-the-art 3D technical equipment and specialised work force for the filming of 3D projects.

International plans

These developments are part of the Singapore Media Fusion Plan (SMFP) launched last year against the backdrop of rapid technological convergence. SMFP aims to chart the country's media industry's growth for the future and develop it as a trusted global capital for New Asia Media, supported by government-to-government partnerships through various treaties and MOUs with key countries worldwide such as Canada, Korea, New Zealand and Australia.

“Singapore is transforming into a creative economy bubbling with game-changing ideas and innovations, where global talents and businesses thrive. We are very honoured to be this year's ‘Country of Focus', and look forward to the sharing of best practices and forging new partnerships with our international counterparts at this premier broadcasting market,” said Dr Christopher Chia, chief executive officer, MDA.