ASIA TV FORUM & MARKET (ATF)
The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) is Asia's leading international content market, held every December at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, with participants from 60+ countries. ATF runs the ATF In-Development Club — a pitch session for global series and film projects. December timing (after MIPCOM, before the US market season) makes it the last major deal-making event of the year. African content has participated and Asian streamers are increasingly interested in African stories, particularly via Nollywood's expanding digital distribution partnerships with Southeast Asian platforms. Singapore is increasingly connected to African content markets. ATF is more
Deadline
ATF 2026: 1–4 December 2026. Accreditation and pitch submissions open approximately July/August 2026.
Cost
-effective than MIPCOM for first- time market participants. For Films or Series? All content: TV series (drama and non-drama), films, digital content, formats, animation, and unscripted. ATF In-Development Club focuses on series and film pitching. What Do You Get If Selected? Access to Asia's leading content market. ATF In-Development Club pitch sessions to Asian and global buyers. Connections with Asian streamers interested in African content. Cost Paid accreditation required: typically USD 400–800. ATF In-Development Club pitch submissions: check asiatvforum.com for fee.
Format
All content: TV series (drama and non-drama), films, digital content, formats, animation, and unscripted. ATF In-Development Club focuses on series and film pitching.
Eligibility
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN FILM & SERIES MAKERS | 2025/2026 EDITION | Updated March 2026 Compiled March 2026 directed by Cati Weinek with Fab Claude.. Always verify deadlines and eligibility on official programme websites before applying. Any entertainment content industry professional worldwide. ATF In-Development Club accepts global film and TV series producers.
What You Get
Access to Asia's leading content market. ATF In-Development Club pitch sessions to Asian and global buyers. Connections with Asian streamers interested in African content.
What to Submit
Prepare materials in English (and Mandarin/Korean if possible). Check asiatvforum.com for current In- Development Club submission requirements.
Insider Tips
Focus on genre content — Asian markets have strong appetite for thriller, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and action. If your African series has strong genre elements, ATF is excellent. African content with Asian co-production potential (South Africa has a treaty with South Korea) is highly valued.
Set reminder for July/August 2026 — ATF 2026 accreditation and In-Development Club submissions open then. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN FILM & SERIES MAKERS | 2025/2026 EDITION | Updated March 2026 Compiled March 2026 directed by Cati Weinek with Fab Claude.. Always verify deadlines and eligibility on official programme websites before applying.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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