Singapore’s screen sector is getting one of its biggest boosts yet. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has launched the Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP) — a three-year, S$200 million investment designed to nurture homegrown creators, expand global partnerships, and elevate “Made-with-Singapore” content onto international platforms.
Unveiled at the opening of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2025, TAP marks a major shift in how Singapore develops film and TV talent. Rather than focusing on sporadic project funding, the programme builds a structured pipeline that follows creatives from ideation to global distribution — a move that aligns Singapore more closely with the world’s major production hubs.
“In a fast-changing media landscape where audiences have more choices and AI is disrupting how content is produced, the Government is committed to support our sector and professionals adapt and remain relevant and competitive,” said Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How.
“The $200 million Talent Accelerator Programme is a major investment to ensure that Made-with-Singapore content stands out on the international stage. We aim to build a stronger pipeline of stories with global appeal, strengthen Singapore’s position as a co-production hub, and reinforce our role as a trusted creative partner in the region.”
TAP introduces a structured roadmap for creatives — from writers and producers to showrunners — to deepen both artistic and commercial skill sets. At the development stage, IMDA will connect talent with what buyers are actively seeking, while providing access to masterclasses on story development, pitching, financing models, distribution planning, and deal negotiation.
At the production stage, IMDA will co-fund a wider slate of co-productions spanning regional and global partners, across both scripted and unscripted formats. This extends to adaptations of existing IPs, further cementing Singapore’s ambition to be a top co-production hub.
And for distribution, IMDA is taking a more active role than before — establishing an in-house marketing team and a new marketing fund dedicated to boosting visibility for select projects.
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The move comes as Singapore’s media partnerships become increasingly international. Recent collaborations — including an unscripted partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery — underscore how local narratives are finding space on global platforms.
“IMDA is building a robust ecosystem where international partners see Singapore not just as a location, but as an essential creative collaborator,” said Yvonne Tang, Assistant Chief Executive of IMDA’s Media Industry Group.
“We believe that Singapore talent can hold their own alongside the world’s best. TAP signals a fresh chapter in our endeavour to support and develop our film and television talent through world-class mentorships and masterclasses, strategic global partnerships, and a new wave of co-production opportunities. We hope to usher in a new era of Made-With-Singapore stories, that are made for the world.”
Production companies and media professionals can apply for TAP through upcoming IMDA industry calls, with further details slated for release in Q1 2026.
As the global streaming landscape fragments and audiences search for fresh perspectives, Singapore’s intensified investment signals confidence — not just in its infrastructure, but in its storytellers. For local filmmakers and TV creators, TAP could mark the start of the industry’s most ambitious chapter yet.
