CinemaWorld has announced the successful conclusion of the 2025 CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition, which culminated in an exclusive Awards Gala Night on 10 October. The competition’s second edition attracted 699 submissions across 25 territories, underscoring the breadth and vitality of Asia’s emerging filmmaking talent. The Awards Gala, attended by award winners, industry representatives, and media, celebrated the outstanding achievements of this year’s winners through screenings of … [Read more...] about CinemaWorld Concludes 2025 CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition with Awards Gala, Filmmaking Masterclass and Launch of CinemaSHORT YouTube Channel
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CinemaWorld Launches the 2025 CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition
CinemaWorld, the first and only pan-Asian international movie service, has announced the launch of the second edition of the CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition. Encouraged by the success of the first CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition in 2023, the CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition is back with new award categories, a refreshed panel of international judges and the strong support of CinemaWorld’s streaming partners. Untold Stories: A Glimpse Into The … [Read more...] about CinemaWorld Launches the 2025 CinemaSHORT Asian Short Film Competition
Astro defies convention with new Raya spot
Astro delivers yet again with a story that challenges societal expectations and perceptions. Tujuh Hari di Bawah Matahari is a short film that tells the story of a young man who, against the odds, finds a way to reunite with his family. In what seems to be your typical Raya ad that talks about persevering through tough times with grit, tenacity and determination, there are deeper social issues that the film shifts its focus to. Materialism, the at times brutal nature of social media, the … [Read more...] about Astro defies convention with new Raya spot
So Drama! Entertainment’s first rom-com ‘He’s Not The One’ premieres on April 13
Every young couple in Singapore is anxious when the boyfriend enlists for full-time National Service (NS). If relationships in normal times are tough, relationships during NS are tougher. So Drama! Entertainment’s (SDE) first romantic-comedy short film titled He’s Not the One explores the emotional sacrifices young couples make as one answers the call to serve the nation. The film was written and produced by SDE’s Aaron Khoo and Leroy Lim. The duo was inspired by Leroy’s personal … [Read more...] about So Drama! Entertainment’s first rom-com ‘He’s Not The One’ premieres on April 13
‘Lion Dance’ is a rising star in the international film market
Lion Dance, created by Iron Fan Studio of Winsing Animation, stood out and won the best animation at the 2020 Great Lakes International Film Festival. Lion Dance is a teenage-targeted short film telling a story about adventure, growth, fantasy, and action. It introduces that a forgotten and washed-out dancing star lion is sparing no effort to return to the public eye. The stranded lion unintentionally attends a lion dance performance at the Chinese New Year Temple Fair in Chinatown and … [Read more...] about ‘Lion Dance’ is a rising star in the international film market
