In conjunction with Singapore’s 50-year milestone in
2015, Discovery Channel today launched the FIRST TIME FILMMAKERS (FTFM)
SINGAPORE documentary project, calling aspiring Singaporean filmmakers to
submit original ideas that capture Singapore’s unique DNA and what makes the
country tick. Themed “The Singapore Story”, the resulting documentaries will
pay tribute to the enduring Singapore spirit, people, innovations, culture and
history, and will premiere on Discovery Channel across the Asia-Pacific region
next year.
An initiative of Discovery Channel – one of the world’s most
widely distributed television brands and the flagship channel in Discovery
Networks Asia-Pacific’s (DNAP) portfolio, FTFM SINGAPORE aims to provide
local filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and talent,
and gain exposure and recognition on an international level through hands-on
training and professional development from the channel’s award-winning
producers.
From the proposals received, 12 will be shortlisted. Finalists will be required to attend a three-day production workshop in Singapore in October, following which five filmmakers will be selected to produce a 30-minute documentary each – with full funding and production guidance from Discovery Channel.
From the proposals received, 12 will be shortlisted. Finalists will be required to attend a three-day production workshop in Singapore in October, following which five filmmakers will be selected to produce a 30-minute documentary each – with full funding and production guidance from Discovery Channel.
FTFM SINGAPORE is open to all
Singapore citizens and permanent residents regardless of their location. For
additional details and to participate, click on this link. The deadline for submissions is
September 30, 2014.
