ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator 2025 — The IP is the first and most crucial part of the media and entertainment value chain. We believe that in these
times of dramatic disruptions and challenges, the next big idea for a product to impact the industry can come from anywhere and anyone!
Up to 12 ideas & concepts, across all genres, formats, and business models, will be selected by an esteemed international
panel to be assessed for AiPA’s programme onsite at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
Selected concepts will get to meet with various decision makers and funders across sectors for the opportunity
to bring their ideas to fruition and join a unique base of media alumni and creative entrepreneurs.
Concept Submission Information Pack
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for project/participants submission opens: Jun 24 , 2025
Project/participants submission closes: Sep 15, 2025 (2359 hrs SGT)
Announcement of the shortlisted projects/participants: Oct 29, 2025 onwards
Event / Meetings / Prizes: Dec 3—5, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
- For new ideas/concepts (unfunded or partially funded) in the media-tech/entertainment/sports/arts space looking for monetisation/creative/expansion/funding partners
- All IPs can be targeted for local, regional, and global audiences and marketplaces in any language, but the submission documents must be in English
- Submission applicant can be the IP’s Founder, Owner, Creator, Writer, Director, Producer or Executive-in-Charge, but must be available to represent the IP if chosen for AiPA
- While this is open to international applicants and IPs, all concepts submitted must contain an Asian element in one or more of the following significant creative roles:
- Participant Delegate from Asian nationality or residing in Asia.
- Partial or Full Execution, Development and/or Financing of Project / IP situated in Asia.
- Overall thematic thrust of the Concept addresses Asia (involving Asian lead characters or involving uniquely Asian issues or marketplace etc.) in a significant way.
Please contact RX Global – [email protected] – to enquire about the countries/regions currently listed in compliance with the Economic & Trade Sanctions Policy.
NOTES
- All concepts will be assessed under the strictest confidence between the selection panel.
- By submitting their project and all relevant information (“Submitted Information”) to the ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator 2025, each applicant grants, and on behalf of all other individuals listed in the submission, grant the organisers of ATF access to the Submitted Information for the purposes of evaluating and shortlisting the final projects; and (ii) the right to reproduce, publish and use the Submitted Information as it deems fit for marketing and publicity purposes.
SUBMISSION PROCESS & GUIDELINES
- Prepare your submission materials in ONE combined document or visual deck (with Cover Sheet as 1st page)
- There is no fee to enter. Each producer may submit only up to 5 IPs/concepts across both categories.
- Only completed applications will be assessed.
- Please ensure that the AiPA Cover Sheet is filled up and submitted for every project that is submitted, and details are current—in the event a project needs to be contacted.
- Each project must be submitted separately.
- There is no limit to the number of pages to the submission, but brevity will be appreciated.
SELECTED PROJECTS — WHAT HAPPENS?
- You will be contacted by the organisers to reaffirm and guided in your meeting preparations and materials that might be beneficial to have on-site.
- At least one representative of the project must be present for all meetings organised, in-person or otherwise.
- Curated meeting lists will be sent to the participants one (1) month prior to the event.
The ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator 2025 is organised by ATF and the Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association (SAAVA), in partnership with Creatives At Work.
This collaboration between Creatives At Work and SAAVA aims to further strengthen the IP Accelerator program by leveraging their combined expertise to enhance branding strategies, expand into new markets and sectors, and deliver high-value training initiatives. The partnership also underscores the importance of adopting a venture studio model, positioning participants for broader industry impact and sustainable growth.
CreativesAtWork in Singapore is a dynamic creative media agency that connects over 1,500 skilled freelancers with clients to
deliver end to end projects—from strategy and content creation to video production and AI-driven workshops—all while
empowering the freelance community through initiatives like CoCreateSG and Freelancer Nation
2024 WINNER
Gloria
PRODUCER
Rex Lopez, Alaric Tay, Derek Judge
DIRECTOR
Alaric Tay
WRITER
Derek Judge
PRODUCTION COMPANY
BlackOps Studio Asia, Psy8ps, VeryTay
SINGAPORE