This one-stop online resource portal is  created for media practitioners to easily access contract templates, information kits, industry practices, and links to relevant industry partners and licensing authorities. 

Feeling lost? Unsure if the working terms and conditions set out in a contract, or which you are negotiating, is fair? Check out the Code of Conduct for Media Freelancers, which sets out the responsibilities and rights of freelancers.  The Code also aims to promote best industry practices.

Code of Conduct for Media Freelancers
The Code of Conduct for Media Freelancers aims to encourage fair and progressive industry practices for both freelancer and client alike.
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Contracts and Legal Templates for Media Freelancers
Template contracts for your use in your engagements
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What is a freelancer? Your rights and obligations
What is the difference between a freelancer and a self-employed person? Do you need to register a sole proprietorship? Find out more.
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Tripartite Standard on Procurement of Services from Media Freelancers (TS Media Freelancers)
Find out more about how your company can adopt the TS Media Freelancers
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Scholarships & Training Programmes
Further study provides a chance to progress to a higher qualification, learn new skills, or open doors to a new career. Here is a collated list of scholarships and training programmes available for media freelancers.
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We at SAMPP are grateful to the various government agencies and industry partners who have provided advice to make this website relevant to freelancers and employers.

Apart from providing moral support, many industry friends helped us to gather information. Much invaluable and current industry guidelines were extracted from the list of organisations below as well. We encourage you to check out the sources directly too and do your own due diligence.

SAMPP makes no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information. SAMPP assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.

 

References

ACRA
https://www.acra.gov.sg/how-to-guides/before-you-start/who-must-register

ADVOCATES FOR THE ARTS – A LEGAL HANDBOOK FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES”, developed by the Law Society Pro Bono Services
https://www.lawsocprobono.org/Pages/Advocates-for-the-Arts.aspx

AWARE CENTRE
https://www.aware.org.sg

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
https://www.caas.gov.sg/public-passengers/unmanned-aircraft

INFO-MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IMDA)
https://www.imda.gov.sg/programme-listing?keyword=&category=Grants&support=individuals&orgType=SME%2FStartups%7CMNC&industry=all&persona=all&page=1
https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/Imda/Files/Industry-Development/Sectors/Media/IMDA-Location-Filming-in-SG-FN_v2.pdf
https://www.imda.gov.sg/for-industry/sectors/Media/Film/Filming-in-Singapore
https://www.imda.gov.sg/imtalent/programmes/ts-for-media-freelancers

INLAND REVENUE AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (IRAS)
https://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/default.aspx

THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE PRO BONO SERVICES
Legal Clinics for needy individuals requiring basic legal advice. The calendar of such services, including day, location and timing, can be found at http://probono.lawsociety.org.sg/Pages/Volunteer-Schemes-Legal-Clinics.aspx

THE LAW SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE MEDIATION & ARBITRATION SCHEME
https://www.lawsociety.org.sg/our-community/alternative-dispute-resolution/ (scroll to the bottom)

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER
https://www.mom.gov.sg/employment-practices/employment-act/workright

SINGAPORE FILM COMMISSION
https://www.imda.gov.sg/for-industry/sectors/Media/Film

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
http://www.siac.org.sg

SINGAPORE LEGAL ADVICE
https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/everything-new-drone-laws/

SINGAPORE MEDIATION CENTRE
http://www.mediation.com.sg

SKILLSFUTURE
https://www.skillsfuture.sg/

TRIPARTITE ALLIANCE FOR FAIR AND PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
https://www.tal.sg/tafep/

WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL
http://www.wshc.sg