Singapore, 15 March 2019 – Singtel TV is seeking talented local content creators and production houses to produce up to 20 hours of original short-form content in Chinese, in an initiative supported by Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) Public Service Broadcast Contestable Funds Scheme (PCFS).

This is the first time that Singtel TV has taken the lead in commissioning Public Service Broadcast (PSB) content, which promotes social values and harmony, and celebrates Singapore’s culture and national identity.

“There are many uniquely Singapore stories waiting to be told and local creative talents to be discovered. We look forward to bringing these stories to life as we commemorate Singapore’s Bicentennial. This initiative is part of our efforts to inspire, entertain and engage Singtel TV viewers with content that is infused with distinctly local flavours,” said Mr Goh Seow Eng, Managing Director, Home, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.

“We are excited to partner Singtel TV to bring more short-form public service content to local audiences. We encourage Singapore content creators and production houses to be part of this call and pitch their most creative story ideas to promote Singapore’s multi-cultural heritage and national identity.” said Mr Howie Lau, Chief Industry Development Officer, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).

Singtel TV invites local production companies to submit their interest to participate in the project. Proposals will be evaluated on several key criteria: the clarity of communication of PSB themes, creativity and innovation in storytelling and delivery, audience appeal, resource planning and allocation, credentials of the production crew.

The original local content produced through the initiative is expected to air in December 2019 on Singtel TV’s top-rated channels, Jia Le Channel HD (CH 502) and e-Le (CH 11 / 501). The content can also be enjoyed by all Singaporeans with the Singtel TV GO mobile app for free, without a subscription.

Singtel TV invites local production companies to attend a briefing where details will be shared: 

Singtel TV-IMDA PCFS Original Content Commissioning Brief
Date: 22 March 2019
Time: 10AM
Venue: Pixel, 10 Central Exchange Green, Singapore 138649
RSVP to attend the briefing: www.singtel.com/PCFS

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