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Media Talent Progression Programme

About

The Media Talent Progression Programme (MTPP) is designed to develop the capabilities of media professionals in producing quality international content, build their track record and hone their ability to compete globally.

MTPP comprises Content Grants for Long-Form and Short-Form projects, and Overseas Development Grant for selected platforms and events.

Long-Form Content Grants

The Long-Form Content Grants support the production of feature film projects or episodic series that provide quality roles for local media professionals in Singapore, to build up their portfolio and experience.

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Eligibility criteria

Please refer to the Call-for-Proposals page for latest updates.

Funding quantum

Please refer to the Call-for-Proposals page for latest updates.

Short-Form Content Grant

The Short-Form Content Grant supports the production of short film or short content that provide quality roles for local media professionals in Singapore, to build up their portfolio and experience.

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Eligibility criteria

Please refer to the Call-for-Proposals page for latest updates.

Funding quantum

Please refer to the Call-for-Proposals page for latest updates.

Overseas Development Grant

The Overseas Development Grant supports media professionals in Singapore who have been selected for international programmes and platforms that are designed to develop their skills and projects as well as build their international connections and perspectives.

An example of this is Project Labs, which was created to further the development of an individual’s skillsets or projects in areas such as directing, producing, and scriptwriting. The Overseas Development Grant also supports participation at international project development platforms and prestigious awards or competition platforms.

Interested applicants can submit their application enquiries to info@imda.gov.sg or approach an IMDA Industry Officer to discuss their application. Eligible applicants will be issued an invitation via the Online Grant Management System.

Please refer to the Application Guidelines.

  • NOTE: Applicants are advised to apply at least three weeks before the event date to allow IMDA reasonable time to process the grant. Should the applicant decide to travel before the application result is announced, please be aware that it would be at the applicant's financial risk as all applications are subject to approval.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • a Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident OR a Singapore-registered Business Entity that engages in info-communications and media, and related activities, and must have adopted the Tripartite Standard on the Procurement of Services from Media Freelancers (TS Media Freelancers).
  • selected and invited to a recognised Project Lab/development platform OR nominated for a prestigious award at selected award/competitions platforms.
Qualifying Costs

IMDA will support up to 100% of Qualifying Cost Items or up to $50,000 per application (whichever is lower). Qualifying Cost Items are as follows:

For Project Labs
  • Round-trip economy airfare
  • Accommodation for the purpose of attending the event
  • Participation fees
For Project Development or Award/Competitive Platforms
  • Round-trip economy airfare
  • Accommodation for the purpose of attending the event
Qualifying Film Labs, Awards & Competition Platforms

A list of the supported events can be found below.

Project Labs Project Development Platforms Award/Competition Platforms
  1. Berlinale Talents (Script Station, Doc Station, etc.)
  2. CPH DOX:LAB
  3. IDFA DocLab Academy
  4. Locarno Filmmakers Academy
  5. NAFF (Network of Asian Fantastic Films) Fantastic Film School
  6. Rotterdam Lab
  7. Sam Spiegel International Film Lab (Jerusalem)
  8. Sundance Institute (e.g. Screenwriters Lab)
  9. Taipei Golden Horse Film Academy (金马电影学院)
  10. TorinoFilmLab (excluding TFL Extended)
  1. Asian Project Market (Busan)
  2. Berlinale Co-Production Market
  3. Berlinale Talents (Talents Project Market)
  4. Cannes Cinefondation’s L’Atelier
  5. CineMart (Rotterdam)
  6. Hong Kong Filmart Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF)
  7. Taipei Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (金马创投会议)
  1. Annecy International Animated Film Festival
  2. British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards
  3. Berlin International Film Festival
  4. British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards
  5. Busan International Film Festival
  6. Cannes Film Festival (excluding Short Film Corner)
  7. Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
  8. Emmy / International Emmy / International Digital Emmy Awards
  9. Golden Bell
  10. Golden Globe Awards
  11. Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
  12. International Film Festival Rotterdam
  13. Locarno Film Festival
  14. Sundance Film Festival
  15. San Sebastian International Film Festival
  16. Taipei Golden Horse Awards (金马奖)
  17. The Academy Awards a.k.a. the Oscars
  18. Toronto International Film Festival
  19. Venice Film Festival

LAST UPDATED: 01 OCT 2024

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