The seventh edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) is underway and runs until 6 December. As one of Asia’s tentpole media events, its partner line-up has always reflected the changing media industry where screens, genres, formats for storytelling, entertainment and technology are converging and creating new possibilities.

Two new events have recently been announced as part of this year’s line-up – Gamescom Asia’s inaugural Singapore Games Market Bootcamp, which took place on 30th November, and SuperGamerFest launching on 5 December. More information on SuperGamerFest can be found at Asian Storytelling, Reimagined: New Genres And Fresh Opportunities For Asian Creators At The Singapore Media Festival 2020.

Singapore Games Market Bootcamp is part of a Digital Miniseries of events produced by the organisers of Gamescom Asia, the first satellite event of the world’s largest computer and videogames festival: gamescom. November 30 saw the broadcast of its inaugural hybrid event to viewers across the globe, while 150 Singapore-based audiences attended the hybrid event live at Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre and were able to experience the excitement first-hand.

VidCon, the digital evolution of the world’s largest celebration of online video and digital creators will be launching its first Vidcon Now Asia series in Singapore on 3 December, anchoring around the present and future of the region’s online and community-led media. Speakers include leading creators and media players like Patrick Starrr, Mr Kate, and Wengie, as well as a special live appearance from kuki.bot, the world’s first synthetic AI transhumant and her creators.