Warner Bros. Discovery and Singapore‘s Infocomm Media Development Authority have launched a partnership to co-develop original unscripted entertainment formats with global appeal.

The collaboration launches with a masterclass series Dec. 3-4 at the Asia TV Forum & Market, part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025. Content executives from WBD’s Global and APAC Networks, along with Warner Bros. International Television Production, will lead sessions covering unscripted content development, storytelling and format globalization.

Following the masterclass, IMDA and WBD will open submissions for Singapore-based production companies. Selected projects will advance to an unscripted bootcamp in early 2026, with potential co-production and premiere opportunities across WBD’s international networks in 2027. Successful formats may be included in WBITVP’s sales portfolio for wider distribution.

“This is where Singapore’s creative talent meets international expertise,” said Yvonne Tang, assistant chief executive of IMDA’s Media Industry Group. “The masterclass will fuel innovation and create co-production opportunities that showcase Singapore’s storytelling power to the world.”

Myriam Lopez-Otazu, senior VP of international unscripted content and global networks for EMEA at WBD, noted the company’s unscripted slate includes “Deadliest Catch,” “Property Brothers,” “Border Control” and “First Man Out.” “We’re always on the lookout for dynamic new ideas that complement our popular slate and bring fresh stories to local and international audiences,” she said.

Lynn Ng, GVP and head of content for APAC Networks at WBD, added: “This new partnership with IMDA reflects a commitment to support the local creative industry, combining homegrown talent with WBD’s unrivalled unscripted expertise. We look forward to welcoming producers to the ATF sessions next month and exploring new concepts as part of this initiative.”

WBD’s unscripted portfolio includes factual and factual entertainment titles such as “Body Bizarre,” “Wheeler Dealers,” “Marooned with Ed Stafford” and “Naked and Afraid.” Through WBITVP, the company has built global format franchises including “The Bachelor,” “First Dates,” “Cash or Trash” and “Who Do You Think You Are?,” which have been produced across dozens of countries.