Food Affair with Mark Wiens is a fresh and invigorating journey of food obsession in Singapore, experienced through the eyes (and mouth) of popular food vlogger, Mark Wiens. The HBO Asia Originals’ production is the first non-scripted food series hosted by Mark as he discovers the untold stories, personalities, and history behind Singapore's smorgasbord of delicacies, from haute to hawker cuisine. The six-episode series is set to premiere on 18 November on HBO, HBO GO and will debut same time on … [Read more...] about Food Affair with Mark Wiens spotlights Singapore’s food obsession
Eric Khoo
HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
SINGAPORE – HBO Asia’s very first horror anthology original series, Folklore, is a six-episode hour-long horror series that takes place across six Asian countries – Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – with each episode based on each country’s deeply-rooted myths and folklore, featuring supernatural beings and occult beliefs. Helmed by different directors from various countries in Asia, each episode was filmed in the local language of the country that the episode is based … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
TIFF Primetime continues momentum with compelling fourth-year line-up
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival Primetime programme has revealed its line-up of five bold series with representation from six countries across the globe: France, the United States, Israel, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. In its fourth year, the programme continues its momentum with leading-edge work by Kit Steinkellner, Daniel Syrkin, Eric Khoo, and Eli Horowitz, Micah Bloomberg and Sam Esmail. “Cinematic television has provided a new lane for the consumer’s … [Read more...] about TIFF Primetime continues momentum with compelling fourth-year line-up
Eric Khoo to Head SGIFF Southeast Asian Film Lab
Singapore – The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) organisers have confirmed August 21 that award-winning director/producer Eric Khoo will head its first ever Southeast Asian Film Lab. Khoo, a familiar name in the Asian film industry, put Singapore on the international film map with his first feature film Mee Pok Man (1995), picking up prizes at Fukuoka, Pusan and Singapore. His second feature 12 Storeys (1997) won the Federation of International Film Critics (FIPRESCI) … [Read more...] about Eric Khoo to Head SGIFF Southeast Asian Film Lab
Flex your Imagination
Entertainment channel Syfy has launched Syfy Shorts, a short film competition for aspiring filmmakers in Southeast Asia to showcase their works on prime time television. Participants have to submit an original five-minute film incorporating the channel’s “Imagine Greater” theme. The panel of judges for Syfy Shorts comprises of Singaporean filmmaker Eric Khoo; Managing Director of visual effects and animation studio Infinite Frameworks, Mike Wiluan; and Syfy’s VP of SEA … [Read more...] about Flex your Imagination