Singapore– The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) concluded its 26th edition, drawing over 12,000 festival-goers from Singapore and across the region. Held over an 11-day period, the festival wrapped up on 6 December. The SGIFF’s various post-screening talks and masterclasses were well-attended, and a total of 14 sold out screenings (five of which were local productions) were also noted. Sailing A Sinking Sea by Olivia Wyatt emerged as the favourite feature film among … [Read more...] about 26th SGIFF wraps up
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Audience Choice Award in SGIFF
Singapore– Following a highly successful return of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) last year, the 26th edition of SGIFF is set to provide festival goers with an insight into the region’s stories and the art of filmmaking through more than 150 film screenings and public programmes. This year, SGIFF will present 146 feature and short films from 51 countries, across 11 sections, including the international … [Read more...] about Audience Choice Award in SGIFF
SGIFF pays tribute to Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Singapore– The 26th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to pay tribute to acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf this December. In recognition of his lifelong dedication and contribution to cinema, the Festival will confer him with an Honorary Award, and include a retrospective of his works as part of its line-up. A legacy of Iranian cinema, Makhmalbaf has gained worldwide recognition for his powerful use of film as both a cultural statement and an … [Read more...] about SGIFF pays tribute to Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Singapore Media Festival 2015 returns with a stronger line-up
Singapore – The second edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) will run from 26 November to 6 December 2015, with a stronger line-up of events featuring a new constituent event “Digital Matters”. More than 17,000 are expected to attend the SMF, including members of the public and media professionals such as filmmakers, producers, programme buyers, digital content creators and celebrities. SMF will bring together five constituent events this year: Singapore International … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2015 returns with a stronger line-up
Panay to premiere at the SGIFF
Singapore - The 26th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will open with Panay (太陽的å©å), a heartwarming Taiwanese film that casts a spotlight on an aboriginal community. Directed by inter-ethnic duo Cheng Yu-Chieh and Lekal Sumi, the film’s opening will be held at Marina Bay Sands on 26 November, marking its international premiere at SGIFF. Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2015 Taipei Film Festival, Panay conveys a rare sensitivity and captures an … [Read more...] about Panay to premiere at the SGIFF