Singapore media firms to get micro-drama production support under IMDA-TikTok initiative
The goal is to help firms produce 50 to 100 episodes that can go up to three minutes long each.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · · 1 min read
The goal is to help firms produce 50 to 100 episodes that can go up to three minutes long each.

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The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and social media giant TikTok have partnered up to create a new programme aimed at developing expertise in microdramas. According to a press release by IMDA, this new initiative will equip media professionals with the skillset to co...
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