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It’s out. A collection of 252 realities, stories, insights and perspectives from across the local VisComm landscape, brought into one place. Shaped through conversations, observations, lived experiences and honest reflections from within the community. Carefully considered and pieced together with heart, care and intention for the wider VisComm ecosystem. It has taken time. And it needed to. Within it, we explore what it takes to sustain a career in VisComm, what fulfillment looks and feels like, the structural realities we navigate, and the support, encouragement and advice we offer one another along the way. Take what you need from it. Sit with it, question it, share it. We hope it offers clarity, perspective, and a quiet reminder that none of us are navigating this alone. Download your copy. Link in bio.

🎉𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗣𝗔 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝟱!🎉 From our founding in 2021, VICPA has grown into a stronger collective voice for Singapore’s creative freelancers. As we mark this milestone, we invite you to be part of the journey ahead. 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 New members enjoy 1 year VICPA membership at just $90 (U.P. $117). Join the community that champions, protects, and empowers creative freelancers. 👉𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙪𝙥 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙩 www.ntuc.co/vicpa

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗣𝗔’𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 We recently had a meaningful conversation with VICPA advisors, SMS @janilputhucheary and MP @edward.chiasg discussing key issues affecting our creative community and how VICPA has been helping our members. Topics included: • Fair contracting and timely payments • Safety on set and in the workplace • Intellectual property rights for creative freelancers • AI and other tech disruptions We explored how these challenges can be addressed and shared our commitment to supporting creatives through economic shifts. Basic hygiene issues like proper contracts, safe working environments, and fair compensation are not optional, they are fundamental rights. We’re excited to work with our advisors to drive change, because #EveryCreativeMatters. VICPA stands with our members, advocating for their rights and empowering the creative workforce.

Serious about directing models and capturing authentic, high‑impact performances? Join this exclusive photography workshop run by VICPA activists @stephanieteoofficial and @chaoxangel , designed to help you elevate your creative direction and communication skills when working with models. ✨ Hands‑on learning ✨ Expert posing & communication techniques ✨ Interact with our event partners and try out industry‑standard equipment on site A big thank you to @upfrontmodels for collaborating with us and making this workshop possible. While this workshop is open to VICPA members only, • Each member may invite 1 non‑member friend at $50/ non-member (indicate in the registration form), or • Invite your friend to sign up for VICPA’s 5th Year Anniversary Special — 1‑year membership at just $90 (U.P. $117). 👉 Sign up as a member at www.ntuc.co/vicpa , then register for the workshop. 🗓 23 May 2026 | 2pm–5pm 📍 Upfront Models and Production, Kallang ⏰ Registration closes 20 May, 12pm or when seats are filled 👉Register via link in bio. #VICPA #VICPAMembers #PhotographyWorkshop #ModelDirection #SingaporePhotography #UpfrontModels

🎬 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 📹 Had a good KopiTalk with freelancers and partners from the creative production industry—listening closely to the realities on the ground and having honest conversations about work safety, opportunities, and industry practices. From who should buy insurance, what kind of coverage is enough, to how many hours is too long on set, these questions sparked thoughtful discussion and showed just how much clarity and alignment the industry needs. @vicpasg will continue engaging production crew members and production house owners to co-create a practical playbook with best practices and guidelines for the industry. We can only move forward by working together and co-creating solutions. Should you have ideas, feel free to email [email protected] Join VICPA to be part of the creative community: ntuc.co/vicpa #VICPA #Creative #Community #Together #EveryWorkerMatters

Behind so much of what we see, hear, experience, and enjoy is the dedication of creative freelancers who bring ideas to life. Today, we celebrate the talent, hustle, and heart of everyone across the creative sector, from designers and writers to producers, performers, makers, technicians, storytellers, and many more. Your creativity helps shape culture, business, and community. This May Day, we recognise your contributions and together with our partners, reaffirm the importance of building a stronger, more supportive ecosystem for creative freelancers. #everycreativematters #happymayday

[Stronger Together, Growing Our Creative Community] We had a meaningful VICPA Executive Committee meeting today, and welcomed Peter @peterhuang_sg , Das @dasdyl and Kyle @creativeswissknife as co-opted members into the team. Each step forward strengthens our shared mission. We remain focused on supporting creative freelancers to grow, find opportunities, and build sustainable careers. If you believe in a community that uplifts one another, come be part of it. Join @vicpasg and grow together with fellow creatives. #EveryCreativeMatters

This past Monday evening stayed with us more deeply than we expected. What was meant to be a casual soft launch for the industry report unfolded as an open, generous space where people showed up as they were: honest, vulnerable, and willing to share. 🤝💬 What stood out to us was the diversity in the room, across and beyond VisComm, with different voices coming together with a shared intent to engage and contribute. The conversations carried real weight - from the sharing of the report insights through to the panel, and late into the Q&As. It was one thing for a room to be filled and another entirely for people to stay, to listen, and to keep the dialogue going. That meant a lot to us. We know a little bit about what it feels like to not quite belong so being able to help create a space like this feels deeply timely and meaningful. It is part of our commitment to show up for the next generation, to build platforms that uplift and shape more thoughtful conversations, and in time, real change. 🚀 💙💚 Our heartfelt thanks to @ntucsingapore , @cmpu.ntuc and @vicpasg for your trust and partnership, to every contributor, everyone who joined us, and the 252 of you who took part in the survey. Initiatives like these are not new but this one feels different. Like something being rekindled; a small but important step forward. More to come! The Making VisComm Matter industry report will be shared very soon :)

How long is too long on set? VICPA’s kicking off our Kopitalk series, bringing together production crew to have an honest conversation about work safety in film production - focusing on working hours and insurance. It’s part of an ongoing series to engage creatives, hear real concerns from the ground and explore how we can collectively move towards better, safer practices in the industry. It’ll be a small, closed-door discussion to encourage open sharing, varied perspectives and meaningful dialogue. If you’re working in production and have thoughts, experiences, or questions around safety on set — we want you in the room! 📅 6 May (Wednesday) 🕝 2:30PM – 5:00PM (Beer night / networking 🍻 at American Taproom after) 📍 Arts Resource Hub, Black Box 42 Waterloo Street ⚠️ Limited slots available — registration is first-come, first-served. Registration link in bio. 🗓 Registration closes on 4 May, 12PM or when fully booked

Want a smoother way to resolve IP disputes and safeguard your rights? This pilot programme gives you the support and guidance you need. This is an ongoing initiative available to all VICPA members who need support with IP related disputes. Reach out to us by email if you would like to learn more or see how the programme can help you. 🔗 Details & FAQs: .sg/ip-rights/ 📩 Email us to learn more.

[Creators Connect] We had a meaningful session at @vicpasg engaging with content creators from different backgrounds, each with their own journey and challenges. A big thank you to community leaders and activists @dasdyl , @squidddooo and @devilwearsbata for generously sharing their experiences. The discussion on networking, managing business flow and dealing with burnout was honest, practical and relatable. These are important conversations. Behind every piece of content is a person putting in time, effort and heart. Supporting one another and learning from shared experiences helps us all grow stronger together. If you are a content creator looking to learn and thrive together, join VICPA: www.ntuc.co/vicpa #ContentCreator #Learning #Together #Creative #Community

252 of you shared your views on the state of the VisComm industry in Singapore and hopes for the future. The results are now in. And the conversation continues. We've put together a panel of people representing different areas of the industry to weigh in. Come own the conversation about the future of the VisComm industry in Singapore alongside them. 👉 Register via link in bio! Making VisComm Matter: Report Launch 🗓 20 April | 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Dinner will be served) 📍Room 801, NTUC Centre, One Marina Boulevard @outeredit @vicpasg