Do you have an idea or opinion about Singapore? Get your creative juice going and submit them revolving around 10 themes at 50N 50 website. HISTORY is the Official TV partner for this project. 50 selected works will be curated and unveiled as a series of 10 webisodes on HISTORY and 50N 50’s platforms over a period of 10 weeks, starting from 8th August 2015. Read on for more information.
Press Release
Launch of 50N 50 – a community collaboration project showcasing Singapore’s creative talents across multiple platforms
(6 May 2015, Singapore) – 50N 50 is a creative crowdsourcing project launched to commemorate Singapore’s 50th year of independence. A first of its kind, the multi-platform project aims to invoke and strengthen the identity of Singaporeans by tracing Singapore’s evolution from a post-war colony 50 years ago to a thriving first-world nation today. 50N 50 will feature creative works revolving around 10 different themes, ranging from HDB to transport to education to economy to people and more.
Creative talents in Singapore are invited to send in their works at (http://50on50.com.sg). The creative submissions can be in the form of music, videos, dance, animation, illustration, photos, and poetry, among others. 50 selected works will be curated and unveiled as a series of 10 webisodes on HISTORY and 50N 50’s platforms over a period of 10 weeks, starting from 8 August 2015.
A joint initiative by CreativesAtWork, JellyFarm Studios and HISTORY (StarHub TV Ch 401), supported by SG50 Celebration Fund, 50N 50provides a valuable opportunity for the local creative talents to demonstrate their works and bring the international spotlight to the great places, people, and food in Singapore.
“HISTORY is excited to be the Official TV Partner for this innovative project. This collaboration to commemorate the nation’s 50th birthday together with HISTORY’s localized programming further exemplifies our commitment to constantly create and curate interesting local content for our Asian viewers,” said Prem Kamath, Deputy Managing Director, A+E Networks Asia.
Besides showcasing Singaporean’s creativity to an international audience, 50N 50 sets the stage for Singaporeans to celebrate the nation’s 50th birthday in a uniquely Singapore way.
About CreativesAtWork
CreativesAtWork is a media agency that brings together project owners and media freelancers from all over the world. With a strong network of media freelancers, CreativesAtWork provides a complete solution to every project owner’s media needs and requirements. From corporate branding and graphic design, to video production and post-production, to photography and talents, CreativesAtWork covers the entire chain of media skills. We provide both matchmaking and project management services to enable the smooth execution of our clients’ media projects.
Please feel free to visit us at www.creativesatwork.me.
About Jellyfarm Studios
Jellyfarm Studios is the brainchild of content creation machine, Persis Shanker who has been in television production for the last 15 years. Jellyfarm Studios serves to be a one-stop media consultation company that provides engaging content for the digital and traditional media platforms. With her intimate knowledge of what makes content work especially for audiences that are now heavily influencing what content needs to be made and how it is consumed, Persis brings to the table unique insights gained from years of local and global media experience.
About HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™
HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ are the leading destinations for entertaining hit series and revealing, award-winning event specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and fascinating manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of genres ranging from real-life characters who bring history to life every day, to natural history, contemporary history, technology and science, as well as archaeology and pop culture. Hit series include Kings of Restoration, Pawn Stars, The Vikings, Ancient Aliens, Duck Dynasty, Counting Cars, Hidden Cities Extreme and Ride N’ Seek. For more information, please visit:
Homepage: www.historyasia.com
Facebook: HistoryAsia
Twitter: @HistoryAsia
About Singapore50
Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015. It is a time to celebrate what we have been through as a nation, the little things that make us Singaporean and our hopes and dreams for the future. Singaporeans can look forward to a variety of national and community programmes in the year-long celebrations. They are also invited to plan and organise their own activities, which could be supported by the SG50 Celebrations Fund. To guide and coordinate the plans for the 50th anniversary celebrations, a Singapore50 Steering Committee has been formed, comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors.
For more information on SG50, please visit www.Singapore50.sg.
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