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AGENDA 2026
DEC 3 —Thursday
DECEMBER 3, THURSDAY
9am—6pm
MARKET OPENS
10am—11am
CONTENT SHOWCASE
10am—11.30am
ATF In-Development Club presents—
ATF x MEDIACORP CO-PRODUCTION PITCH 2026 (CLOSED DOOR)
Production companies and content platforms from outside of Singapore present their new and original scripted formats for a co-production opportunity with Mediacorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore's national media network and largest content creator.
By Invitation only
In collaboration with Mediacorp
10am—10.40am
AI IN RIGHTS, LIKENESS & CONTRACT INTELLIGENCE
AI is parsing contracts, flagging likeness rights, modeling residual exposure, and reshaping talent negotiations. This session tackles governance, compensation, and risk.
10.40am—11.30am
WHEN LAWS DON'T AGREE: AI, ENTERTAINMENT AND THE GLOBAL RIGHTS DIVIDE
Entertainment has always been global. AI regulation is not. As the US, China, Europe, and APAC develop increasingly different approaches to copyright, training data, digital likeness, authorship, and AI governance, companies are facing a new reality: content may be legal in one market, prohibited in another, and commercially risky everywhere in between.
Bringing together leading legal experts from Asia, North America, and China, this discussion examines the legal fault lines emerging across the global entertainment industry—and what studios, platforms, producers, and rights holders must do to operate confidently across borders.
● Seagull Haiyan Song, International Partner, KING & WOOD MALLESONS
11am—12pm
CONTENT SHOWCASE
Brought to you by HUACE Group
11.30am—12.30pm
THE FUTURE WE PROTECT: CREATIVITY, CULTURE AND AI
As AI rapidly transforms the entertainment industry, the conversation is expanding beyond technological capability towards a more fundamental question: what must be preserved as the industry evolves?
Bringing together leaders from the Television Academy, the Motion Picture Association (APAC), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), this keynote discussion examines how institutions, industry bodies, and policymakers are approaching the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. From authorship, intellectual property, and rights management to cultural identity, creative integrity, and the future of human-led storytelling, the panel explores the frameworks, principles, and governance models that may shape entertainment's next chapter.
Representing perspectives from North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the conversation seeks to provide a balanced global view of how creativity, innovation, and responsible stewardship can coexist as AI becomes increasingly embedded across the entertainment value chain.
● Garrett Levin, Senior Legal & Policy Officer, IP and Frontier Technologies Division, WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION
(WIPO)
12pm—1.30pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
By Invitation only (Limited vacancies, subject to accreditation)
Brought to you by NHK
1.30pm—2.10pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
THRIVING ON LESS: THE NEW ECONOMICS OF PRODUCTION
2pm—3pm
CONTENT SHOWCASE
Brought to you by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA)
2.10pm—2.50pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
SOFT POWER, HARD ECONOMICS: SOUTHEAST ASIA’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN THE GLOBAL CONTENT SUPPLY CHAIN
2.50pm—3.30pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
THE LONG ROAD TO GLOBAL SUCCESS—A CASE STUDY
Spotlighting Singapore-based Robot Playground Media through the Annecy Cristal-winning The Violinist and upcoming animated horror anthology A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts, this panel explores the growing global appetite for adult animation and the opportunities it creates for Asian stories. Using both titles and producers as case studies, the discussion examines how culturally specific IP can be developed through regional and international co-production, bringing together partners, financing, talent and production capabilities across Singapore, Spain, Italy, Taiwan, Indonesia, Ireland and India, while preserving a coherent creative vision and building globally competitive animated works.
● Gulshan David, VP - Feature Film (International Sales), TOONZ MEDIA GROUP
● Ervin Han, Co-Founder, ROBOT PLAYGROUND MEDIA
● Huangdan Zhao, Producer, ORISA PRODUZIONI
3pm—4pm
CONTENT SHOWCASE
Brought to you by RisingJOY
3pm—6pm
AI @ ATF
Brought to you by Yoywow
3.30pm—4.10pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
The Finance Lab Series 2026
FINANCING THE FUTURE: FROM PITCH TO PRODUCTION
How do I make my project investable?
A great story alone is rarely enough to secure financing. Before approaching investors, producers must demonstrate commercial viability, strategic packaging and a clear path to market. In this practical masterclass, veteran producer Tim Hebard shares what financiers, distributors and partners look for when evaluating projects—and the common mistakes that prevent promising ideas from getting funded.
● Tim Hebard, Partner & Chief Investment Officer, ARCHETYPE MEDIA FINANCE
4pm—5pm
Leaders Dialogue presents
Owning the Audience—
INSIDE THE NEW ECONOMICS OF ATTENTION
4pm–6pm
SINGAPORE HOUR @ SG PAVILION
You’re invited to Singapore Hour at the Singapore Pavilion!
Access exclusive industry showcases and announcements from Singapore’s top media executives and meet over 90 Singapore media companies to discover opportunities, connect with industry leaders, and explore the future of content!
Open to all!
4.10pm—4.50pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
The Finance Lab Series 2026
BEYOND EQUITY: THE NEW CAPITAL STACK FOR ENTERTAINMENT
What financing options exist?
Today's projects are financed through far more than equity alone. From debt financing and tax incentives to minimum guarantees, distribution advances and cash-flow lending, producers now have access to a sophisticated capital stack. This masterclass demystifies the financing tools shaping today's entertainment industry and explores how AI and data are transforming the way investors assess risk and unlock capital.
4.50pm—5.30pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
The Finance Lab Series 2026
REVENUE-LINKED FINANCING: A NEW PLAYBOOK FOR PRODUCERS
What new financing models are emerging, and how can I access them?
The future of media financing is shifting beyond traditional film investment. From YouTube channels and creator businesses to content libraries and recurring revenue models, investors are embracing new ways to fund entertainment. Explore how AI is transforming risk assessment, why predictable revenue is becoming a powerful financing asset, and what it takes to access this new generation of capital.
5.30pm—6pm
ATF In-Development Club presents—
The Finance Lab Series 2026
EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE
WE ASK THE FINANCIERS: WHAT WOULD YOU FUND TODAY?
● Tim Hebard, Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Archetype Media Finance
*Programme subject to change
The opinions expressed and content presented by the speakers, moderators, and judges,
are solely their own and do not represent that of the producer (ATF and RX).
