TAP support for film projects

a. Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• Be a Singapore-registered company.
• Adopt the Tripartite Standards for Procurement of Services (TAFEP) for Media Freelancers.

b. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria specific to each type of film project as well:

• First features:

• This must be the first feature film project of the new Director or the new Producer (i.e. first feature film project credited as “Director” and “Producer”).
• The new Director or new Producer must be attached to a veteran Producer (as a “Producer” or “Executive Producer” in the project) who has been credited in at least 2 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).
• The new Director and/or new Producer must be credited as a “Director”/ “Producer” in the following content which has been publicly screened (not self-published):

• At least three short films OR
• At least three episodes of a broadcast/OTT series.

• The new Director and new Producer must be Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents (SC/PR).

• Asia co-productions:

• This is for projects with:

• SC/PR Co-producer(s),
• Regional/Asian producer(s),
• Distributed to at least 3 countries, 1 of which must be outside the Southeast Asia (SEA) region.

• Singapore co-producer:

• The Project must have an SC/PR Co-producer from or engaged by the Company.
• This Singapore Co-producer must be credited as a "Producer" or "Co-producer" in at least 2 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Asian co-producer:

• The Project must have a Co-producer of Asian nationality (excluding Singapore).
• This Asian Co-producer must be from or engaged by a company registered in an Asian country (excluding Singapore).
• This Asian Co-producer must be credited as a "Producer" or "Co-producer" in at least 2 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Director:

• The Project must have a Director of Asian nationality (including Singapore).
• This Director must be credited as a “Director” in at least 2 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) which have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Project Financing Structure:

• You must also show documentary proof of commitment (ideally fully executed co-production agreements, minimally letters of intent) from partners who contribute financially to the Project, with ambition and plans for minimally regional reach.

• Global co-productions:

• This is for projects with:

• SC/PR co-producer(s),
• Global producer(s) from outside Asia,
• Distributed to at least 4 countries, 1 of which must be mainland China / North America / Europe.

• Singapore co-producer:

• The Project must have an SC/PR Co-producer from or engaged by your company.
• This Singapore Co-producer must be credited as a "Producer" or "Co-producer" in at least 4 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Global co-producer:

• The Project must have a Co-producer of a nationality outside Asia.
• This Global co-producer must be from or engaged by a company registered in a country outside Asia.
• This Global co-producer must be credited as a "Producer" or "Co-producer" credits in at least 4 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Director:

• The Project’s Director can be from Singapore.
• This Director must be credited as a “Director” in at least 4 long-form content projects (feature film/episodic series) that have been publicly screened (not self-published).

• Project financing structure:

• You must show documentary proof of commitment from partners (ideally fully executed co-production agreements, minimally letters of intent) who contribute financially to the Project, with ambition and plans for wide global reach.

Detailed applicant eligibility criteria specific to each type of film projects can be found here (649.75KB).

Grants are determined based on project expenses that IMDA qualifies for support:

a. Funding quantums are as follows:

• First features: Up to SGD $300,000 per project.
• Asia co-productions: Up to SGD $600,000 or 50% of qualifying expenses for SMEs / 30% for non-SMEs, whichever is lower.
• Global co-productions: Up to SGD $1,200,000 or 50% of qualifying expenses for SMEs / 30% for non-SMEs, whichever is lower.

a. Each film CFP will have 2 tracks and will take approximately 4 months from the opening of the call to notification on whether your project is selected to apply for IMDA’s film grant. Details of the process are illustrated in Diagram 1 below.

Diagram 1:

* Refer to Annex B of the Film CFP Brief

** Story Development is mandatory for all shortlisted projects under the First Features category.

*** Exceptions apply for projects that demonstrate at least 80% secured financing for the Project through executed agreements with investment/financing/co-production partners (no Letter of Intent).

b. Selection process

• All film CFP submissions undergo rigorous evaluation by independent panels of industry experts comprising seasoned professionals with extensive experience in film production, distribution, and international markets, ensuring that projects are evaluated against global industry standards.
• They will review each submission based on creative strength, commercial potential and readiness for regional and global markets.
• Proposals selected by the panel will be eligible for IMDA’s film grant.

Applications to the film grant must be shortlisted through IMDA's film project Call-for-Proposals (CFP), issued twice yearly. Table below lists the CFP dates for 2026:

Submissions for CFPs will be done via FormSG. The submission on FormSG will tentatively open on 30^th April, 6pm (SGT) and close on 22^nd May, 6pm (SGT).

Proposals submitted must minimally include the following:

• Project Documentation

• Detailed project proposal. Proposal to include:

• Synopsis and key story arches.
• Travelability (Strength of Concept / Audience Targeting).

• Market Reach and Distribution Plan, including evidence of interest or commitment from exhibitors, distributors, or sales agents.
• Feasibility and Readiness of Business Proposal.

• Financial Documentation

• Detailed budget breakdown and financing plan.
• Revenue projections and monetisation / commercialisation plan.

• Creative Documentation

• Creative team credentials and track record. Credentials of Director, Producer / Co-Producer, and Scriptwriter will be critical information.
• Evidence of genre expertise and target audience identification.

The full list of submission documents will be released at a later date.

• You may submit your proposed project ("Project") for only ONE of the Feature Film Content Grant categories.
• IMDA does not provide retrospective funding for projects that have begun production, or projects that have been completed, at the point of formal funding application.
• IMDA's decision for grants awarded is final, and no appeal will be entertained.
• IMDA reserves the right to modify terms and conditions as necessary.