Organisers at the Golden Horse Film Festival announced that the 2015 edition will open with the world premiere of Distance, the first project produced by Singapore production company, Giraffe Pictures. Distance is led by Anthony Chen, Cannes Camera d’Or awardee and winner of four Golden Horse Awards for his feature film Ilo Ilo, serving as Executive Producer, and is helmed by three young award-winning directors: Xin Yukun (China), Tan Shijie (Singapore), and Sivaroj Kongsakul (Thailand). … [Read more...] about Distance to open at Golden Horse
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Singaporean Directors on ‘CNN Ones To Watch’
Next month CNN Ones to Watch shines a light on the next big names in film, with Singapore playing a starring role. The programme opens at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, with young Singaporean director Kirsten Tan taking her first steps towards the famous red carpet. Born and raised in Singapore, Tan has lived and worked in Thailand, South Korea and New York and has written and directed short films in each country. She was invited to Cannes to meet producers and financiers to help … [Read more...] about Singaporean Directors on ‘CNN Ones To Watch’
Anthony Chen joins 2014 APSA International Jury
Singapore – Award-winning Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen will sit on the International Jury for this year's Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA). The appointment was announced on June 6 at a special event at the private residence of Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, and follows Anthony Chen's 2013 APSA win for Achievement in Directing for his debut feature Ilo, Ilo, the first APSA win for a Singaporean film. Michael Hawkins, Philip Green, Anthony Chen and … [Read more...] about Anthony Chen joins 2014 APSA International Jury
