Singapore – The growth and potential of independent cinema in Asia has been steadily rising over the years. Extending an open invitation to be engaged in the future of cinema, the 28th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) announced its full Festival line-up at the National Museum of Singapore. As the leading international film platform in Southeast Asia and part of the annual Singapore Media Festival (SMF), SGIFF is set to showcase a diverse spread of films that stood out in the … [Read more...] about Singapore International Film Festival presents over 100 Films
Singapore International Film Festival
28th Anniversary of Singapore International Film Festival
Singapore – Films help us to understand cultures and people through stories that documents who we are and our society at the time. To honour timeless classics and their artistry, the 28th Singapore International Film Festival will celebrate the 15th anniversary of two iconic films of Singapore cinema - Jack Neo’s I Not Stupid and Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen’s TalkingCock The Movie – under its Singapore Panorama section. It will also cast a spotlight on the trend-setting Asian spy genres between … [Read more...] about 28th Anniversary of Singapore International Film Festival
Marina Bay Sands screens Gone Shopping
Singapore - Marina Bay Sands is expanding its on-going collaboration with the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), taking its engagement with the non-profit organization beyond SGIFF’s landmark annual film event – the leading platform in Southeast Asia that champions the discovery of independent cinema.The integrated resort has officially named SGIFF as one of its designated charities and is planning to host a series of year-round activities that aim to grow the film and art audience … [Read more...] about Marina Bay Sands screens Gone Shopping
SGIFF concludes with a successful closing
Singapore – The 27th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)’s 12-day celebration of independent cinema came to a close, with a well-attended crowd of close to 13,000 festivalgoers from Singapore and across the region to its film screenings, talks, forums and masterclasses. Committed to telling the region’s story through film, the internationally-recognised film festival showcased a total of 161 feature and short films from 52 countries this year, of which 11 screenings, including … [Read more...] about SGIFF concludes with a successful closing
27th Singapore International Film Festival
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
Malaysian filmmaker’s Interchange to open SGIFF
Singapore – The 27th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will open with Interchange, a noir fantasy thriller by one of Malaysia’s most celebrated filmmakers, Dain Iskandar Said. Making its Asian premiere at the SGIFF after successful receptions at Locarno International Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival, the film’s opening will be in November. Interchange brings together Dain Iskandar Said’s love of noir films and his fascination with folklore. An Indonesia-Malaysia … [Read more...] about Malaysian filmmaker’s Interchange to open SGIFF
