Mr. Man Shu Sum Managing Director of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures Shu Sum is a veteran of the local media industry, with a wealth of experience in TV management, content development, as well as industry development. He started his career in Hong Kong as a writer and journalist, honing his skills in TVB and Ming Pao Evening News. He joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in 1981 and spearheaded its entertainment productions as well as manages a satellite television channel in Taiwan. In 2000, he was appointed the COO of MediaWorks Singapore, and was tasked to start two new free-to-air channels. In 2005, Shu Sum joined the Media Development Authority (MDA) as the Director of Broadcast and Film, and was in-charge of developing Singapore’s media industry. He managed public service funding as well as the drive for the creation of high-definition content in Singapore’s nationwide high-definition TV trial. In 2008, Shu Sum left the MDA to join Mark Burnett Productions Asia as its CEO. In November 2009, Shu Sum re-joined MediaCorp to helm Raintree Pictures. Shu Sum has held the office of Chief Judge for the Asian Television Awards since 2006, and serves on many other committees. He is the Chairman of the Media and Communications MSTC at the Singapore Workforce Development Agency, a member of the International Emmy Awards Academy, a committee member of Singapore Film Commission and also a member of the Promote Mandarin Council.
Seminar Asian Film Producers Forum Date: 22 March, 2011 (Tuesday) Time: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM