Singapore - Champion of the region’s film talents, the 27th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will cast a spotlight on three Singaporean filmmakers as part of its line-up this year. K. Rajagopal’s first feature film, A Yellow Bird was shortlisted as one of the Asian feature films in competition as part of the Silver Screen Awards; a tribute to Singapore’s film maker, late Abdul Nizam will be announced during the festival to celebrate his instrumental role and contribution … [Read more...] about 27th Singapore International Film Festival
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SGIFF celebrates Asia’s story
Singapore – Southeast Asia’s longest-running international film platform, Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will take place from 26 November to 6 December 2015 to celebrate independent cinema in the region, telling the Asia story in film. Line-up to Celebrate Two Iconic Asian Classics Two iconic films of Singapore cinema will lead the line-up for the Classics segment of the SGIFF. Eric Khoo’s Mee Pok Man and Yonfan’s Bugis Street are two well-known … [Read more...] about SGIFF celebrates Asia’s story
Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) welcomed three new members to the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) Advisory Board. They are: Irene Ang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FLY Entertainment Clara Cheo, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Village Ryan Lim, Principal Consultant and Founding Partner of QED Consulting The SMF is one of the region’s premier film and TV events. It comprises the Singapore International Film Festival, Asian TV Forum & Market (ATF), … [Read more...] about Three industry leaders join SMF Advisory Board
SGIFF opens call for film submissions
Singapore – The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns for its 26th edition from 26 November to 6 December. Film submissions are now open till 21 August 2015 at www.sgiff.com/submissions. It will consider all feature films and Asian short films that are at least a Singapore premiere, and have not been broadcasted on TV nor been made available on the Internet. In addition, SGIFF also announced the call for applications for its Southeast Asian Film Lab and Youth Jury & … [Read more...] about SGIFF opens call for film submissions
Singapore Media Festival 2015
The second edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns this November, said Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA). This year, the annual SMF will run from 26 November to 6 December, bringing together a seamless market for film, TV, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Global industry players looking to expand their media business in Asia can expect a more vibrant marketplace and a bigger celebration of the best content and media talent in the region. The festival … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2015
Channel NewsAsia launches first feature film
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia launches its first feature film, Little People Big Dreams. Shot in High Definition, the documentary is the first original production under the banner of “Channel NewsAsia Feature Films”. It goes behind the curtains of a controversial theme park, Dwarves Empire, in China’s Yunnan province. The multi-million dollar theme park simulates a fantasy land where dozens of little people are hired to perform for paying tourists. The … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia launches first feature film



