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12th Singapore Media Festival
Celebrating 12 years of discovery, content, and connections made for Asia’s future.
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Now in its 12th year, the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) continues to be The Heart of the World’s Stories, where Asia’s creativity meets global opportunity. Hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), it reflects Singapore as an incubator where ideas take shape, a crucible for collaboration, and an axis where industry meets audience.
SMF unites storytellers, creators and leaders to co-produce bold, resonant content, Made with Singapore, Made for the World. This year, journey through film, content, pop culture and TV at the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) and Nas Summit (NAS).
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Date and location
26 Nov - 07 Dec 2025
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, and various venues across Singapore
A Celebration at the Heart of the World’s Films
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is where stories come alive. As Singapore’s largest and longest-running film event, it champions bold artistic vision and multicultural perspectives, creating cinema of depth that commands respect within the global film community.
Now in its 36th edition, SGIFF empowers filmmakers with creative and technical excellence to craft fresh, distinctive works that festival programmers champion, critics celebrate, and audiences worldwide embrace. Experience global stories alongside Made with Singapore films, from captivating premieres to bold new expressions, and meet the filmmakers, legends and creative minds shaping the future of storytelling.
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Date and location
02 - 05 Dec 2025
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
A Gathering of Thought Leaders at the Heart of the World’s Stories
The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) is where the global film and entertainment industry converges, connecting commissioners, producers and buyers with stories built to resonate, succeed, and reach audiences everywhere.
At the Singapore Pavilion, explore a diverse slate of titles from leading industry leaders, each Made with Singapore, Made for the World. Meet visionary producers ready to collaborate, co-produce and bring resonant content onto the world stage.
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Date and location
05 - 07 Dec 2025
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
The Heart of the World’s Pop Culture
Step into a universe where imagination meets reality at Southeast Asia’s ultimate fan event. SGCC celebrates the best of Western and Asian pop culture, spanning comics, cosplay, gaming, collectibles, and more.
Discover stories that transcend screens and spark communities, brought to life by global icons and homegrown innovators alike. Meet creators, artists and fans shaping the future of fandom in Asia and beyond.
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Date and location
01 - 02 Dec 2025
NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard
At the Heart of the World’s Content
The Nas Summit is where the world’s creators converge. Designed for both aspiring and established voices, from individual content creators to creative SMEs, it explores the future of digital storytelling and how AI is transforming creativity.
Building on this creative evolution, the summit offers workshops, live performances, and global networking opportunities. It’s a crucible of discovery and collaboration where creators from Asia and beyond share strategies, spark ideas, and grow their influence on the world stage.
Key Speakers:
- Julius Dein, viral magician, comedian and entertainer with over 70M fans, shares how storytelling and spectacle can capture attention and build influence.
- Ishan Sharma, AI expert and entrepreneur known for his educational and career content, teaches creators to use narrative and technology to grow their impact.
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