Mediacorp Screen Awards 2025 Celebrates Behind-the-Scenes Talent

The inaugural Mediacorp Screen Awards took place on August 29, 2025, recognizing exceptional talent in the production community. The Malay drama Operandi Gerhana emerged as the standout winner, securing all four awards in the drama categories for which it was nominated, including Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing.

Launched to highlight the creativity of behind-the-scenes professionals across the Chinese, Malay, and Indian production sectors, the Mediacorp Screen Awards aims to give due recognition to directors, writers, cinematographers, and other talent that contribute significantly to storytelling. A total of 21 awards were presented across seven categories encompassing both drama and entertainment.

The success of Operandi Gerhana follows its previous accolade for Best Drama at Pesta Perdana 2025. It was not alone in its achievements; the Chinese drama Unforgivable also shone, receiving the award for Best Cinematography after claiming Best Drama at the Star Awards 2025. Similarly, the Tamil drama Oh Butterfly, awarded Best Drama at Pradhana Vizha 2025, took home awards for Best Direction and Best Screenplay.

The night was equally rewarding for winners in the entertainment categories. The culinary series Dishing With Chris Lee S2 built on its success at the Star Awards 2025, winning additional awards for Best Research Writing and Best Editing. The Malay entertainment show Berani Nyanyi S2, which won Best Entertainment Programme at Pesta Perdana 2025, saw industry veteran Najip Ali honored for Best Direction.

A Night of Celebration and Tribute

The closed-door ceremony held at Pan Pacific Orchard featured a host of performances by prominent artists, including Shabir Sulthan, Hady Mirza, and Tasha Low, along with a captivating display by sand artist Lawrence Koh. The event was hosted by veteran entertainers Irene Ang, Suhaimi Yusof, Vadi Pvss, and Jean Danker.

In a statement, Angeline Poh, Mediacorp’s Chief Customer and Corporate Development Officer, described the awards as a heartfelt tribute to the talents whose dedication and creativity make storytelling possible. She emphasized the commitment to expanding the reach and impact of local narratives in the future.

The Mediacorp Screen Awards not only celebrated the accomplishments of the past year but also set the stage for a vibrant future in local storytelling, demonstrating the importance of recognizing the talented individuals who work tirelessly behind the camera.