# Encouraging GenAI Micro-drama Production by Local Artists and Content Providers Through Grants or Incentives

- Date: 2026-09-08
- Added: 2026-09-26
- Who: Dr Neo Kok Beng · Mrs Josephine Teo
- Source: https://sprs.parl.gov.sg/search/#/sprs3topic?reportid=written-answer-na-24346
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## Why it matters

IMDA's existing programme already covers AI-generated content and micro-dramas, and the Government announced no dedicated grant for GenAI micro-dramas.

## Summary

Dr Neo Kok Beng asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information whether, with the advent of generative AI in video production, the Ministry has a programme to encourage GenAI micro-drama production by artists and content providers, and whether it will consider grants or incentives to promote such AI use. Minister Josephine Teo replied that AI offers artists and content providers opportunities to experiment with new storytelling formats, lower production costs and reach new audiences. Under the National AI Impact Programme, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has curated AI x Media courses supported by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency, and IMDA's Digital Content and Capability Development Programme supports media companies experimenting with formats including AI-generated content, short-form episodic series and micro-dramas. She stressed that, regardless of the tools used, people must remain responsible for creative decisions and the quality of the final work.

## Key points

- Mrs Josephine Teo said AI can help artists and content providers experiment with new storytelling formats, lower production costs and reach new audiences
- Under the National AI Impact Programme, IMDA has curated AI x Media courses supported by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency, covering media workflows from writing and storytelling to content creation, production and editing
- IMDA's Digital Content and Capability Development Programme supports media companies experimenting with emerging technologies, production approaches and digital storytelling formats, including AI-generated content, short-form episodic series and micro-dramas
- The reply did not mention any new grant or incentive specifically for GenAI micro-dramas, pointing instead to existing courses and programmes
- The Government stressed that, regardless of the tools used, the person must remain responsible for creative decisions and the quality of the final work

## Full text

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55 Dr Neo Kok Beng asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information with the advent of GenAI in video productions (a) whether the Ministry has a programme or initiative to encourage GenAI micro-drama production by artists and content providers; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider introducing grants or incentives to promote such AI usage.

Mrs Josephine Teo : Artificial intelligence (AI) offers opportunities for artists and content providers to experiment with new storytelling formats, lower production costs and reach new audiences.

Under the National AI Impact Programme, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has curated a selection of AI x Media courses supported by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency. These courses equip media professionals to use AI, including generative AI, across media workflows – from writing and storytelling to content creation, production and editing.

IMDA's Digital Content and Capability Development Programme also supports media companies in building capabilities and developing talent through experimentation with emerging technologies, production approaches and digital storytelling formats. These include AI-generated content, short-form episodic series and micro-dramas.

We encourage media companies and professionals to use AI tools thoughtfully, with the same care and craft they bring to any production. Regardless of the tools used, the person must remain responsible for creative decisions and quality of the final work.