Film Finance Forum 2011 @ ScreenSingapore to be hosted by Winston Baker

Winston Baker, a global producer of film finance conferences, announces the inaugural Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore on Sentosa Island in Singapore. The event will be hosted in association with Variety, the world’s leading content provider for the entertainment industry.

FILM FINANCE FORUM @ScreenSingapore is a conference dedicated to film finance, production, distribution, and digital innovation and will be held on June 7, 2011 at the Cappella Singapore Ballroom during the week of ScreenSingapore 2011. The speaking faculty will include leading executives from Hollywood to Singapore and seasoned veterans within the Asian film market.

"With Asian filmmakers and distributors increasingly participating at international film markets, this conference will provide strategies to bolster continued growth for this region of the world. The speaking faculty will address film finance techniques, new government incentive options, co-production opportunities, alternative distribution avenues, and ways to monetize on 3D and digital innovation," said Amy Baker, Managing Partner of Winston Baker. “We are thrilled to be offering such a crucial forum in Asia as part of ScreenSingapore’s lineup of events.”

"As the market grows, it is critical that Asian producers, distributors, and film executives stay well-informed on the current finance landscape and the latest innovative strategies. It is also important for financiers from around the world to understand the emerging opportunities within the Asian film market. The Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore provides a perfect platform to foster such discussions," said Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Member of ScreenSingapore’s Board, and Chair of the upcoming Film Finance Forum in Asia.

What: Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore 2011

When: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Malaysia, Singapore Time)

Where: Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, 098297, Singapore

Registrations Rates:
Early Registrations : $495.00 USD (through April 15, 2011)
Sandard Registrations : $595.00 USD (through June 6, 2011)
Onsite Registrations : $695.00 USD (on June 7, 2011 - NO EXCEPTIONS)
Group Registrations : Contact group@winstonbaker.com for details.

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents of Singapore will receive a special rate of USD $247.50 if they register by May 31, 2011.

Registrants will have access to the following:
- Film Finance Forum @ ScreenSingapore on June 7 at Capella Singapore
- Expo@ScreenSingapore (trade expo and buyer-seller marketplace)
- Opening Gala Party on June 5 at Capella Singapore
- WIPO Masterclass on June 8 at Capella Singapore
- ‘In Conversation’ Masterclasses on June 6, 9 & 10 at Capella Singapore
- Red Carpet Gala Premieres (space is limited and tickets will be distributed on-site on a first-come-first-served basis)

The Film Finance Forum Series has been offered in Los Angeles, Cannes, New York, and Zurich as well and has hosted the most notable names in the business. For additional program details, visit the Film Finance Forum.

For more information, visit Screen Singapore.

Singapore Young Artist Award–Recognizing and Nurturing Young Talents

The Young Artist Award was introduced in 1992 to encourage the development of young artistic talent in Singapore. Recipients of this Award would have shown promise of artistic excellence and potential to make a distinction in our nation's arts and culture.

Prize
Recipients of the Award will receive a trophy, a certificate and a grant of up to $10,000 to undertake arts projects or studies.

Eligibility
All nominees must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents of Singapore, and must be 35 years or below on 31 December 2011.

Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are as follows:

1. Candidate should be recognized for his/her artistic work and contribution to the artistic development of Singapore.
2. Candidate should show potential to excel in his/her field of work.
3. Candidate should demonstrate, through a body of works pursued through a number of years, creative originality and professional maturity in one or more disciplines as specified in the scope of the award.
4. Candidate should be an inspiration and role model to other young artists in the arts community.

Assessment Procedure
The National Arts Council may, at its discretion, make additional nominations and/or defer or reject any nomination received from the public, and shall not be bound to give any reason for doing so.

The nominations supported by the National Arts Council will be submitted for further assessment to Specialist Panels, comprising persons established in the various artistic fields, appointed by the National Arts Council.  The Arts Award Ceremony will be held in November 2011.

Scope of Award
The nominees' area(s) of achievement should be in the fields of literary arts, performing arts, visual arts and film.

The scope of these art forms is as follows:

Art Form	Scope (includes, but is not restricted to)
Literary Arts	play, poetry, fiction and non-fiction
Performing Arts	theatre, dance, music and technical theatre (e.g. set design, lighting design, sound design)
Visual Arts	painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and multimedia
Film	film-making

How to Nominate
The nomination process involves the following steps to be taken in order for the nomination to be complete. Incomplete nomination will not be considered.

Process	Action	Closing Date
Step 1	Submit an online nomination here. To facilitate the online nomination process, nominators may wish to gather information of the nominees in advance. For a list of requisite information, please click here.	Tuesday, 26 April 2011, 6pm
Step 2	Submit portfolios and supporting documents by nominators or nominees to the National Arts Council at the following address: Young Artist Award Nomination National Arts Council 90 Goodman Road Goodman Arts Centre Blk A, #01-01 Singapore 439053 Guidance on submission of portfolios and supporting documents are available here.	Friday, 6 May 2011, 6pm

 

For enquiries, please contact Yap Zi Wei at tel: (65) 6346 9431 or email: NAC_artsawards@nac.gov.sg

6th Ngee Ann Photographic Exhibition

If you’re into arts and photography, then you still have time to visit this exhibit.

This annual exhibition showcases more than 200 works by professional and amateur photographers, with a special feature on Mr Bey Hua Heng, Photographer of the Year 2011. Mr Bey, recipient of the 1993 Young Artist Award (Photography), will exhibit his recent shots of Nepal.

The Young Artist Award was introduced in 1992 to encourage the development of young artistic talents in Singapore. The award is accorded to young artists aged 35 years and below in the year of award, who have shown promise of artistic excellence in the fields of literary arts, performing arts, visual arts and film.

To date, the Young Artist Award has been conferred on 106 recipients.

Event Type: Photography Exhibition
Exhibition Period: 8 April - 19 April 2011
Venue: Ngee Ann Exhibition Hall
Time: 11am - 7pm daily
Organizers and sponsors: Ngee Ann Kongsi, Ngee Ann Cultural Centre