Team CA+ is in Singapore and we’ve hit the ground running, as we secure more reviewers for the weekend’s event.
Tomorrow the reviewer selection lists are being sent out. So it’s the last day we will be offering packages. If you haven’t bought your package yet, you MUST do this before 12 noon Singapore time (that’s 2pm AEST or 4pm NZST)
On the review day we will try to make any spare meetings available for sale. These will be $150 each, so if you are considering buying tickets please grab that package now.
Creatives in Asia are always on the go. They are perpetually flying around the region and beyond, to oversee TV spots and photography, judge competitions, attend award ceremonies, and deliver presentations to clients and sister ad agencies around the globe.
And we are pleased that this is the calibre of reviewers we have at CA+, because they are actually in the thick of it, working with great teams of directors and photographers like you.
That’s why we always wait until a few days before the event to provide the final list of reviewers, to allow for all the ‘waiting for my production schedule’ people to confirm.
So don’t worry about choosing reviewers. We have you covered (especially if you registered first). But you must secure your ticket packages.
We are humbled that so many of our attendees from the last event are coming along again…however this means that we WILL run out of meeting packages, so please do go ahead and grab those meetings ASAP.
Just a few days before the event, we’ll ask you to select your preferred reviewers. This will give you the opportunity to access reviewers who sign up late, and we’ll do our very best to match you with your chosen people.
If you’ve registered you are already booked into the Sunday Sessions. If not, you can buy an all day pass for it here.
The flights are booked, accommodation waiting, and we can’t wait either!
Iris Singapore has been recognized by industry awards as one of the premier agencies in Asia, and we’re very lucky to have Deputy Creative Director, Shawn Foo, as one of our reviewers on Saturday 28th July.
Showing your work to Shawn gets you potentially in front of brands such as Samsung, Emirates, Phillips, Hugo Boss, Jagermeister, Lego, T Mobile, Marina Bay Sands, Starbucks, Hewlett Packard, and many more.
Our co chair Rob Earp (who quite frankly would give Chase Jarvis a run for his money) will be MC’ing a panel discussion with Reviewers and speakers on Sunday 29th July.
Last year we had amazingly frank discussions and creatives shared with us some super useful insider tidbits.
What questions do you want to ask them? Join the Facebook group and add them to the thread.
Did you know that shooting an award winning campaign can catapult you to success? Creatives all around the world call you asking you to shoot their campaign, so it has a better chance of achieving the same success.
That’s why Rupert England is a brilliant reviewer to get your folio in front of this July.
Rupert is creative director specialising in regional brand building campaigns. He has over 25 years international experience in the ad industry in Asia, Greater China, the Middle East, Europe and Africa, and 60+ international advertising awards, including the elusive Gold and Silver Cannes Lions.
On top of this, he has a United Nations medal for a public services campaign, has been tweeted about by Hilary Clinton and Stephen Fry!
Rupert has always had a deep connection to photography, and is really looking forward to seeing your work this July. Register here for first dibs on reviewer selection.
We’re all set to go to Singapore and lots of photographers are booking their flights. one of the common questions is where to stay.
The event is being held at the wonderful Shooting Gallery, but being a busy production house with multiple studios, it’s not in the centre of town.
Getting around Singapore is super easy (and cheap), so we recommend staying in the hub. We like central Singapore and Chinatown as you can eat at multiple hawkers markets, stay in converted shophouses and experience life around the river.
Better still, it’s where many of the ad agencies are, and if you arrive before or stay on after the weekend you might just bump into a few creatives and reviewers in the local bars 🙂
Air BnB has some great options, and there are tons of hotels in the area. In fact, if you join our Crack the Asian Market Facebook group we’re starting a thread so you can hook up with other photographers and share accomodation.
We’re super proud to introduce one of our reviewers, John Scott, creative director at Ward6.
John’s career began in fashion & editorial design. Branching out, he moved to the creative design & editorial studio – Deluxe & Associates. There he developed a strong sense for graphic design, editorial design and creative communication under the watchful eye of James deVries and co.
With a solid design foundation established, he then freelanced in various design and advertising agencies in the Asia Pacific region until eventually finding a new home in Advertising at Ward6 in Singapore. Working with Grant and Hugh, he developed a strong sense of conceptual thinking and art directing.
John then joined McCann Health working with Sean Riley and co. There he built a strong portfolio of film, digital and integrated ideas working on regional brands and accounts across the APAC region.
While working in advertising and polishing his craft, John learnt from many great people who have contributed to the well rounded creative he is today. 13+ years on, he has made many friends across many countries.
John’s strong interest in photography and film has motivated him to make a special detour between other commitments to join our team of reviewers at CA+ on Saturday 28th July.
We’re really looking forward to having him on our team 🙂
It’s no surprise to hear that our Co-Chair Christina Force will be speaking at CA+ this year. She just can help helping photographers.
Christina built a huge following in Singapore, Hong Kong and China when she touted her photographers’ folios across the region over the course of 15 years when she owned The Collective Force. Since selling her photographers agency (which is still prominent in the region), she has consulted to photographers around the world and helped them crack the Asian market. She’s also consulted to photographers based in Asia and Asia based creatives who want to become photographers.
Christina has been flown around New Zealand, Australia, and Asia by various photographic associations to speak to groups ranging from 12 to 350 photographers. She’s taught a class at the New York Academy of Film, and her programmes are sought after and now have a high benchmark, you’ll be glad to know you’ll get your registration fee’s value back with this one keynote.
Christina will be talking about ways to get noticed in Asia, and how to build relationships with those decision makers you’ve just connected with.
One of our alumni, Sebastian Tan is an agent and producer with experience across Asia.
We’ll be running the event from The Shooting Gallery so it’s no surprise he’s kindly given us the weekend to review folios too. This experience is not to be missed.
You really must get your work in front of Sham. He’s an engaging and warm creative, with years of experience at some of the top agencies in Singapore, including DDB Worldwide and Ogilvy. After attending our last event, he wants to see your work and he wants to work with you.
Register now for first dibs on this popular reviewer.
If you’re not from Singapore we want to make sure that the experience you gain from coming to CA+ is fully immersive and you leave with a much deeper knowledge of working in Singapore, as well as meeting with clients there.
That’s why we’ve arranged the 2 day CA+ event this July to be held at one of Asia’s longest established production houses. The Shooting Gallery, Singapore has a couple of great studios and meeting areas and you’ll be able to hang out in comfort or take a tour between reviews and talks. You’ll find more info here
We are pleased to announce you can now register for the CA+ weekend on 28th & 29th July here. This will get you into all the Sunday Session talks on 29th July, and will prioritise your choice of reviewers for the folio event on Saturday 28th. You’ll also be the first to be informed about ticket sales..
We’ll have the line up of speakers ready for you verrrry soon!
Co Chair Christina Force, Reviewer and speaker Richard Hollingum and Co Chair Robert Earp at our 2015 event
We are so thrilled to announce that CA+ is back! Following such a brilliant launch 3 years ago in Hong Kong, and subsequent requests for a repeat event, we will be running the next dedicated folio review event on 28th and 29th July, 2018…this year!
We so want to see you there, so please watch this space- we are gathering together an awesome team of reviewers for you as we write.
This year we are asking for a registration fee which will cover you for all the keynotes on Sunday 29th July, and will give you access to tickets for the review day. There will be a Facebook group for you to join, and meet others coming to the event. We’ll be sharing the details of the event hotel and more.
We can’t wait to see you in warm tropical Singapore in July. Stand by!
We are thrilled to announce that Creative Asia Plus, 2015, will be taking place on November14th and 15th in the rich cultural melting potof Singapore. What’s extra special about this year’s date is that it follows right on the back of Diwali – the Hindu festival of light. We thought that was rather appropriate for a celebration of photography.
So book the whole week (or more), spend some time exploring Little India as it lights up for the festivities on 10th November, and join us on 14th and 15th November as we gather together an even bigger line-up of top creatives to view your work and connect with you.
Registrations for the event open soon, but in the meantime you can Email us with any questions at connect@creativeasiaplus.com.
2 Chairs, Christina Force and Robert Earp chat about the inaugural CA+ 2014 Event.
“…I really feel like we have achieved our goal of connecting the right people together and bringing together quality photographers with quality reviewers and making it all work for them…” Christina Force
Showing only your “hero” shots in your portfolio will enable each Reviewer to see how YOU and YOUR photographs stand out and enable each Reviewer to give you meaningful dialogue about your work. So we suggest:
We’re thrilled to add another reviewer to our mix! Art buyer Emma De Teliga has just come on board for this Saturday. Emma has been a producer and art buyer around the globe for the last 20 years and has been based in Hong Kong since 2012, working for Ogilvy as a senior photography producer. She is now freelancing at ad agencies across Hong Kong and wants to see your folio!
We’ll be getting her details on the website pronto but just a heads up…..
Folio Consultant, Christina Force lands in Hong Kong ahead of CA+ Folio Reviews this Saturday at the KITEC in Kowloon. She is available to edit your folio before the event or answer any questions about your suitability. Click here with a link to your website.
CA+ Folio Review Packages for this Saturday 15 November are selling fast. 15 minutes packages have sold out. Only 10 & 5 meetings packages and ‘Get me an agent’ tickets available. Click here for info on how to book.
Christina Force and Robert Earp are arriving in Hong Kong today. They are looking forward to seeing you at CA+ this Saturday. Limited tickets still available here.
Another exciting opportunity for CA+ ticket holders to learn even more from our highly esteemed reviewers. See Richard Hollingum, APAC Lead, Sapient Nitro Singapore, speak about creating immersive experiences. Click here to discover more about talks and panel discussions at CA+.
Thinking about coming along to CA+ but not sure about your folio? We can certainly help you out. Send us a link to your folio or website so we can have a look. Then we will connect with you to give you some feedback about your suitability. But get onto it soon as time is running out! Click here to contact us.
The excitement is certainly building for the select few photographers who have purchased their tickets to CA+ next week. They are currently choosing which esteemed reviewers they want to meet with. The last few tickets are still available, so you still have time to be a part of this fantastic opportunity. Click here to book now.
One of 2014’s top 20 women to watch in Asia, Lizi Hamer has joined Arcade as Creative Director. She is also available to review your folio at CA+. Lizi is one creative juggernaut you will want to meet with this November. Click here to find out more.
You have 10 days to book your package of folio reviews with the industry’s finest professionals. Check out who is on the panel and then book your ticket before they all sell out! Click here.
An awesome creative talent, Jack Ho from Anonymous, Hong Kong will be available to review your folio at CA+. Jack brings a wealth of experience to CA+. Having worked with iconic brands such as Campbells, Caltex and LG, 15 minutes with Jack could give you the edge you need to break the Asian market. Find out more here.
Christina Force explores the importance of creating and developing your own relationships and investing in your own marketing as a photographer. Read her blog here.
Just announced! ‘Get me an Agent’ packages available for $380USD. Get yourself in front of the big three, Justin Chan, Justin Chan Represents, Sebastian Tan, Shooting Gallery Asia, Annette Fausball, Ugly Duckling Projects, Singapore. Click here to book.
CA+ Co Chair Christina Force gives sage advice about how to make your Asian connections count. Christina is also hosting a panel discussion where top creatives are available to answer your questions. Read more here.
We are pleased to announce that yet another CA+ reviewer has just joined our ranks. Art Director, Noah Ho, has a wealth of experience working in Hong Kong with the likes of Ogilvy and with iconic brands such as Smartone, Prudential and LG. He joined Anonymous in late 2013 and is looking forward to meeting photographers, that’s you, at CA+ Folio Reviews.
We’d like to introduce you to Simon Hanford, Founding Partner of Anonymous Hong Kong, who has come on board as yet another reviewer for us.
Simon is no stranger to Asia- he’s been Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather, M&C Saatchi and TBWA, and has the accolade of Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions, plus numerous other awards, to his name.
Check out his bio here and stand by as we announce at least two more confirmed reviewers over the next few days!
Many of you are telling us you would like to find representation in Asia, so we’re offering a package just for you folks.
Annette Fausboll from Ugly Duckling Projects, Sebastian Tan from Shooting Gallery Asia, and Justin Chan Represents are all agents for the top photography talent from around the world to their Asian based clients.
‘Get an Agent’ guarantees you a meeting with all three of these agents, and is priced at USD$380.
We are chuffed to report that our very own CA+ co chair Robert Earp received 3 honorable mentions in the IPA Lucie Awards for the CA+ branding shots. Robert Earp – LUCIES 2014
Co chair Robert Earp demonstrates some of the benefits of CA+ Folio Reviews on 15 November in Hong Kong. Guaranteed meetings all in one day, in one place.
With international accolades and loads of experience behind them, our Reviewers know exactly what the market is looking for. Allow them to lead the discussion so you can make the most of the valuable feedback.
