Asia TV Forum & Market

What Asia TV Forum & Market does

Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) is an annual four-day trade event and entertainment content market held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, organized by RX Global (a division of RELX plc) through its Singapore operating entity RELX (Singapore) Pte Ltd. Founded in 1992, ATF serves as Asia's primary venue for co-production deal-making, content licensing, and entertainment industry networking, attracting broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors, producers, and government trade bodies from across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

The event's product surface combines a physical market floor with the ATF Online+ digital platform for hybrid and remote participation. Core programming spans the Leaders Dialogue (executive-level conference), the main Market & Conference, premieres and press conferences, the In-Development Club (encompassing the TTB Animation Lab & Pitch, the SAAVA IP Accelerator, the Mediacorp Co-Production Pitch, the EST N8 Horror Pitch, and the APN+ECG Pitching Forum), and curated business matchmaking. The newly introduced AI @ ATF program explores artificial intelligence's role in entertainment through dedicated conference sessions, marketplace showcases, and production-tool workshops. ATF's content and media arms include iNSiGHTS Magazine (industry analysis) and the ATF Show Daily (event-period news publication).

ATF operates a diversified B2B revenue model across three streams: event registration fees (individual access passes and exhibitor packages), exhibition and sponsorship sales (branded pavilions, stands, and sponsorship tiers), and media partnerships (digital marketing inventory during the event). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, targeting industry professionals globally through direct sales, content marketing, social media, and partner channels spanning more than 25 institutional alliances including Creative Europe MEDIA, EAVE, SAAVA, Mediacorp, and major international film festivals (Cannes, Toronto, Hong Kong, Locarno, San Sebastian).

Name

Asia TV Forum & Market

Legal name

Asia TV Forum & Market

Website

https://asiatvforum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asia TV Forum & Market is an annual four-day entertainment content market and conference held in Singapore by RX Global, serving content buyers, distributors, producers, and co-production partners across Asia and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Content Market & Trade Conference

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Events & Conferences Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAL)

Keywords

• Entertainment content market
• Co-production conferences
• Media trade events
• Content licensing marketplace
• Film television networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from individual access passes and exhibitor packages for attending ATF
2. Exhibition & Sponsorship: Revenue from exhibition sales and sponsorship opportunities including branded pavilions and stands
3. Media Partnerships: Digital marketing opportunities for media partners during event duration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) is Asia's leading entertainment content market and conference, held annually at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It brings together global media professionals, content producers, buyers, and distributors for content trading, co-production partnerships, pitching competitions, business matchmaking, and industry networking across film, television, animation, and emerging media formats.

Product overview

Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) is a unified platform and premier marketplace for Asia's entertainment content and co-production industry. The event combines a physical market and conference with multiple specialized programs including the ATF In-Development Club featuring distinct pitching initiatives (ATF x EST N8 Horror Pitch, ATF x Mediacorp Co-Production Pitch, ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator, ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch, and APN+ECG Pitching Forum), supplemented by AI @ ATF programming for emerging technology exploration. The ecosystem also includes virtual access via ATF Online+, media publications (ATF Show Daily, iNSiGHTS Magazine), and buyer-seler matchmaking services, all centered around annual in-person gatherings at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATF In-Development Club: Programs for content development including pitching sessions, workshops, and accelerator programs for film and TV projects.
• ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch
• ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator
• ATF x EST N8 Horror Pitch
• ATF x Mediacorp Co-Production Pitch

Products and services

• Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) Annual Event ATF is Asia's premier annual co-production and entertainment content market and conference held in Singapore, bringing together media professionals for content trading, networking, and collaboration across film, television, and emerging media.
• ATF Leaders Dialogue Conference program at ATF featuring industry leaders sharing strategies to navigate the evolving entertainment landscape, held on the opening day of the event.
• ATF Market & Conference The main market event featuring exhibition stands, pavilions, premieres, press conferences, and networking activities for media industry professionals at Marina Bay Sands.
• ATF Online+ Digital platform providing online access to event content, networking opportunities, and post-event access for registered attendees who cannot attend in person.
• ATF In-Development Club Curated development platform featuring multiple pitching programs and workshops where producers showcase projects to industry decision-makers for financing, co-production, and distribution opportunities.
• ATF x EST N8 Studios Horror Pitch Pitching program for global horror feature film producers offering collaboration opportunities with EST N8 Studios, a production and distribution company specializing in Asian content.
• ATF x Mediacorp Co-Production Pitch Co-production pitching program inviting production companies to present scripted formats for co-production with Singapore's Mediacorp, with S$10,000 cash prizes for winning pitches.
• ATF x SAAVA IP Accelerator IP accelerator program for ideas and concepts across all genres, formats, and business models, connecting media-tech creators and entrepreneurs with decision makers and funders in Southeast Asia.
• ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch Animation industry development initiative for producers from Asia and Europe, providing insight into animation markets, financing, and co-production possibilities between both continents.
• APN+ECG Pitching Forum

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 days of programming with market, conference, premieres, and networking events

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAVE is a main partner for the Ties That Bind (TTB) Animation Lab & Pitch program, providing expertise in European audiovisual industry training and development.
• Creative Europe - MEDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Europe supports the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program, which connects animation producers from Asia and Europe for co-production opportunities.
• Southeast Asian Audio-Visual Association (SAAVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAAVA partners with ATF for the IP Accelerator program, supporting creative entrepreneurs and media startups in Southeast Asia.
• Creatives At WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore-based creative media agency partnering with SAAVA and ATF for the IP Accelerator program, providing training and freelancer community connections.
• CEE Animation WorkshopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch, supporting Central and Eastern European animation industry development.
• Friuli Venezia Giulia Audiovisual FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional film fund organizer of the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program, supporting animation co-productions between Asia and Europe.
• MediacorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore's national media network co-organizes the ATF x Mediacorp Co-Production Pitch, offering S$10,000 prizes and co-production opportunities with Mediacorp.
• EST StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium Asian film and episodic content studio specializing in production and distribution, co-organizes the Horror Pitch competition.
• N8 StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBangkok-based film and television studio co-organizes the Horror Pitch with EST Studios (EST N8 joint venture), focused on authentic Asian narratives.
• Asian Producers Network / Singapore International Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPN connects with SGIFF PRO and ATF for the APN+ECG Pitching Forum, showcasing feature film projects from Asian producers.
• Eye Catcher GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the APN+ECG Pitching Forum with Asian Producers Network, connecting Asian producers with financing opportunities.
• Animation IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational animation industry organization sponsoring the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program.
• Film Development Council of The Philippines (FDCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine government film body sponsoring the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program.
• National Film Centre of LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational film institution sponsoring the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program.
• New Zealand Film CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment film agency sponsoring the ATF x TTB Animation Lab & Pitch program.
• Bucheon International Fantastic Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean genre film festival participates as jury in the Horror Pitch competition, providing festival programming expertise.
• Cannes Directors' FortnightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm festival programmers attend APN+ECG Pitching Forum to discover Asian projects for potential selection.
• Cannes Critics' WeekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFestival selection committee members attend pitching forums at ATF to discover new Asian projects.
• Hong Kong International Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFestival programmers attend ATF pitching forums to scout Asian projects.
• Locarno Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss film festival represented at ATF pitching forums for project discovery.
• Toronto International Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor film festival with programmers attending ATF events for Asian project scouting.
• Taipei Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan film festival participates in ATF programming for project discovery.
• San Sebastian International Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish film festival represented at ATF pitching forums.
• Shorts Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShort film festival with programmers attending ATF for Asian short film discovery.
• Film Development Council of the PhilippinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment film body with representatives attending ATF events.
• Macao International Film FestivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm festival from Macao participating in ATF programming.
• New Zealand Film CommissionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational film agency with representatives at ATF events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marché du Film (Cannes Film Market): The largest international film market, held alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Comparable as a global film and TV content market with screenings, networking, and co-production services, and a direct competitor for international distributors and producers.
• European Film Market (EFM): The business arm of the Berlinale, hosting film buyers, sellers, and producers during the Berlin International Film Festival. Comparable as a curated content market with screening libraries, exhibition booths, and industry conferences serving distributors and producers.
• MIPCOM and MIPJUNIOR: Annual international content market held in Cannes, also owned and operated by RX Global (ATF's parent). Directly comparable as a global B2B content trading event with conference programming, exhibition floors, and co-production matchmaking.
• TIFF Industry: Industry programming of the Toronto International Film Festival, including the TIFF market and sales office. Comparable as a curated content and co-production market with strong North American/European distributor attendance.
• Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART): Asia's flagship content market operated by HKTDC, held annually in Hong Kong. Directly comparable as a regional content market for film, TV, and digital media with co-production pitching and a strong Asian distributor/producer attendee base.
• NATPE: North American content market and conference focused on global content distribution, co-production, and streaming. Comparable as a B2B event serving content buyers and sellers with conference programming and exhibition space.

Emerging players

• Series Mania Forum: Lille-based international series festival and industry forum with a strong focus on TV drama co-production and scripted formats. Comparable as a pitching and networking platform for content creators, with overlap in the scripted format co-production space ATF serves via Mediacorp.
• Content London: UK-based annual conference and content market covering scripted, unscripted, and formats. Comparable as a high-end international content conference with co-production pitching and buyer/seller matchmaking.
• Sunny Side of the Doc: International documentary-focused market and forum. Comparable as a curated B2B content market with pitch sessions and co-production support, addressing a narrower but adjacent content vertical.

Regional players

• Asian Contents & Media Market (Busan International Film Festival): Asia's largest film festival's content market, focused on Asian content and OTT industry. Comparable as an Asian content trading venue with overlapping attendee base and pitch programs for Asian producers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/asiatvforum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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