AIPRO

AIPRO is pleased to announce our newly elected Executive Committee for 2026–2028! 🎬

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: Jeevan Nathan (Monochromatic Pictures)
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: Molby Low (WaWa Pictures)
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲: Haider Ali (Live Action)
𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫: Huang Yushan (Digital Blowfish)

𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐎 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Danish Lukawski (DANAMIC)
Frank Smith (IFA Media)
Jordan Lim (JUO)
Pedro Tan (Ochre Pictures)
Vishali Panch (Just Another Production)
Yahssir M (Millenia Motion Pictures)

Congratulations to the new committee! We look forward to working together over the next two years to strengthen our community, support our members and continue advancing Singapore's independent production industry.

The Business Show Asia - 2 weeks to go!

8,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, 100 speakers on 26th & 27th August at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. There is still time to get involved in Asia’s leading event for SMEs and startups.

Sign up for a FREE ticket if you want to network with thousands, hear expert advice and business tips, and discover the latest business solutions!

https://www.asiabusinessshow.com/?utm_source=PARTNERaipro

Celebrating 61 years of Singapore, our stories, our people and the spirit that continues to move us forward.

AIPRO wishes everyone a Happy National Day! 🇸🇬

📢 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!

Good news! We've extended the application deadline for the TV Masterclass Series to Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

If you're developing an original scripted TV project, you now have a little more time to prepare your submission.

📅 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Apply now at aipro.tv/masterclass

The TV Masterclass Series is an initiative of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) under the Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP).

One week left to apply.

If you’ve been thinking about taking your scripted TV project to the next level, this is your opportunity.

Join internationally recognised mentors Fiona Lamptey, Agathe Berman, and Ludo Smolski for a practical masterclass series designed to help creators strengthen their projects for international commissioners and markets.

Selected participants will receive:
• 1 Group Masterclass
• 2 One-to-One Project Reviews
• Practical feedback to prepare your project for the global market

📅 Applications close 31 July 2026

🔗 Apply now: aipro.tv/masterclass

An initiative of IMDA’s Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP). Presented by the Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO).

Meet Agathe Berman and Ludo Smolski, mentors for The Pitch Room (Pitching).

Agathe Berman and Ludo Smolski bring decades of international experience in story development, pitch strategy and screen project development. Together, they have worked with filmmakers, producers and broadcasters across Europe and beyond, helping projects evolve from strong ideas into compelling pitches for the global marketplace.

Agathe is an internationally recognised pitch expert who has led pitching sessions and workshops for organisations including Series Mania, Midpoint Institute, Eurodoc and the Cannes Film Festival. She will help participants strengthen their pitch performance and communicate their stories with clarity, confidence and impact.

Ludo is a development consultant and story editor who has worked on acclaimed feature films and television projects, while mentoring writers and producers through institutions such as the National Film & Television School (UK), Series Mania and Biennale Cinema College. He will guide participants in refining their pitch decks, project positioning and story materials.

Together, they will lead The Pitch Room (Pitching) masterclass, helping selected teams strengthen both how they pitch and what they pitch in preparation for international commissioners, buyers and partners.

Applications for the AIPRO x IMDA TV Masterclass Series close 31 July 2026.

🔗 aipro.tv/masterclass

An initiative of IMDA's Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP). Presented by the Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO).

Meet Fiona Lamptey, mentor for Story to Market (Original IP).

Fiona Lamptey is a BAFTA-winning producer and founder of Fruit Tree Media with more than 20 years' experience developing and producing award-winning film and television. Formerly Director of UK Film at Netflix, she has overseen acclaimed productions including The Wonder, The Kitchen, Scoop and the Academy Award-nominated short film The After. Earlier in her career, she spent nine years at Film4, where her slate included Four Lions, Attack the Block and the pilot for The End of the F**ing World*.

As mentor for the Story to Market (Original IP) masterclass, Fiona will guide selected teams in developing stronger stories with international appeal, helping them shape projects that resonate creatively while positioning them for commissioners and global audiences.

Applications for the TV Masterclass Series close 31 July 2026.

🔗 aipro.tv/masterclass

An initiative of IMDA's Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP). Presented by the Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO).

The Business Show Asia is back!

We are proud to partner with Asia’s leading event for SMEs & startups. With operating costs rising year on year for SMEs, understanding how to control expenses while driving revenue has never been more important.

The Business Show Asia brings together expert advice from hundreds of industry experts delivering seminar and keynote sessions on a range of useful topics that can help you streamline your business and maximise revenue. We have talks from people at PayPal, LinkedIn, Microsoft and more, discussing how to drive revenue up and keep costs down.

Click the link below to sign up for a FREE ticket to Asia’s leading business event, hosted at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 26th & 27th August.

https://www.asiabusinessshow.com/?utm_source=PARTNERaipro

Congratulations to our members who scored nominations at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards. The winners will be announced at an on-ground event in Bangkok on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

2026 Nominees More than 165 programmes have been nominated in the 7th annual ContentAsia Awards, highlighting premium video content and talent achievements across multiple platforms in the Asia region. Winners o…

Applications are now open for the TV Masterclass Series.

The first two masterclasses — Story to Market (Original IP) and The Pitch Room (Pitching) — are designed to help selected teams strengthen their scripted TV projects through expert-led masterclasses and one-to-one project reviews.

Swipe through to learn more about who should apply, the programme format and the key dates.

🗓 Applications close: 31 July 2026

🔗 Apply at: aipro.tv/masterclass

An initiative of IMDA's Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP).
Presented by the Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO).