Asia is Now: Singapore Media Festival 2018 Brings Vibrant Showcase of Content and Platforms to Propel Asian Talent and Stories

SMF will feature new platforms for aspiring media talent from Asia to be discovered and mentored by international experts.

The Philippines is the SMF's Country-of-Focus this year, as the country celebrates 100 years of Philippine cinema and commemorates the 50 anniversary of diplomatic relations with Singapore in 2019. In line with this year's Country-of-Focus, SGIFF will present a robust line-up of Philippine films.

Beyond discovering films from the Philippines , media professionals at SMF will also have the opportunity to interact with Filipino media industry veterans through a host of programmes and initiatives that spotlights on the Philippines .

SMF will also feature a celebration of Singapore films by home-grown filmmakers:

"The media industry in Singapore and the region has truly grown from strength to strength over the years. Singapore has a unique position as a connecting hub in Asia , and we welcome the creation of more made-with- Singapore content with a universal appeal. The Singapore Media Festival is the best platform in the region to make these collaborations happen and to bring our stories from Asia to the world," said Howie Lau , Chief Industry Development Officer, IMDA.

For more details of the Singapore Media Festival, visit www.sgmediafestival.com. Media materials may be accessed in the Festival e-Media Kit here: https://bit.ly/2ybmSUs.