Film Fanatic: SGIFF Film Club offers intimate sessions to explore new perspectives this June

The Singapore International Film Festival proudly presents the SGIFF Film Club. With the aim to nurture deeper and more diverse appreciation of film culture through stories close to home, SGIFF Film Club is an initiative to offer an intimate and welcoming space for conversations about cinema for the casual cinema-goer to the film enthusiast. In partnership with CRANE, at Robertson Quay, the new sessions are … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF Film Club offers intimate sessions to explore new perspectives this June

Film Fanatic: Top Gun: Maverick soars to new heights at Marina Bay Sands

It was a perfect take-off for the long-awaited blockbuster movie Top Gun: Maverick as it made its Singapore debut with a never-before-seen light, water and pyrotechnics extravaganza at the Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands on 21st May. Fans came out in droves to partake in the public fan event, which saw the integrated resort teaming up with United International Pictures (UIP) for a joy ride … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Top Gun: Maverick soars to new heights at Marina Bay Sands

Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival opens calls for entry

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set for its 33rd edition from 24th November to 4th December 2022, with a call for entries for Feature Films from Asia and Short Films from Southeast Asia, as well as a call for applications for its Asian Producers Network, Southeast Asian Film Lab and Youth Critics Programme till 8 August 2022. This year, the Southeast Asian Producers … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival opens calls for entry

Film Fanatic: European Film Festival 2022

The much-anticipated European Film Festival (EUFF) is back this May, as it brings the best of European cinema to Singapore. The festival takes place at The Projector from 12th to 26th May 2022, and features 24 films from 23 countries. The films showcased belong to a specific country while representing Europe’s rich cultural heritage. Presented by the European Union (EU) Delegation to Singapore, EUFF shines … Continue reading Film Fanatic: European Film Festival 2022

Film Fanatic: New documentary film ‘The Capitol of Singapore’ premieres during Singapore HeritageFest 2022

Capitol Theatre will play host to the Singapore premiere of “The Capitol of Singapore” (also known as “Le Capitol de Singapour”) documentary on 6 May 2022, in conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest 2022. Presented by Capitol Singapore, which is home to Capitol Theatre at the heart of Singapore’s Civic and Cultural District, the premiere marks the documentary’s first showing outside of France. Directed by French filmmaker … Continue reading Film Fanatic: New documentary film ‘The Capitol of Singapore’ premieres during Singapore HeritageFest 2022

Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

The Centre for Chinese Studies@Singapore University of Social Sciences (CCS@SUSS) and Singapore Film Society (SFS) are delighted to announce that the 10th Singapore Chinese Film Festival (SCFF) will be held from April 29 – May 8, 2022. This year’s venue partners include Golden Village, Oldham Theatre, and Shaw’s online platform KinoLounge. The festival will feature a total of 52 films, with 45 films categorised under … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2022

Film Fanatic: Aussie Film Festival 2022

The Australian High Commission Singapore presents the inaugural Aussie Film Festival from 17th to 27th March at The Projector. Presented in tandem with Harmony Week in Australia to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, the festival features contemporary films that reflect Australia’s rich cultural diversity. The festival features four films that are built on inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging. Curated to empower connection through shared stories, … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Aussie Film Festival 2022

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards Enters Eighth Edition

The National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) returns this year for its 8th edition, once again seeking to recognise the best of Singapore’s young filmmakers. NYFA was established in 2015 by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youths, with the aspiration to showcase and celebrate youth talents in Singapore’s film industry, as well as to provide a launch pad for emerging filmmakers through … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards Enters Eighth Edition

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive programmes ‘5 Films by Asghar Farhadi’ and ‘Releases – A Hero’

The Asian Film Archive (AFA) presents two programmes this season highlighting masterpieces by two-time Oscar-winning Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi. The first of these programmes is 5 Films by Asghar Farhadi, featuring five films by Farhadi which are recognised for their tense social-realism and incisive look into the flaws of human nature. Running from 22 January to 27 February 2022, the films are screened exclusively at Oldham Theatre. … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive programmes ‘5 Films by Asghar Farhadi’ and ‘Releases – A Hero’

Film Fanatic: Local CNY comedy film Reunion Dinner marks opening with star-studded premiere at Sands Theatre

Local Chinese New Year comedy movie, Reunion Dinner 《团圆饭》, held its Gala Premiere in Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on 18th January. In attendance at the star-studded event were Director Ong Kuo Sin, ensemble cast including Lawrence Wong, Mark Lee, Xiang Yun, Guo Liang, Zhu Hou Ren and Das DD. Supporting actors of the movie Joel Choo, Ferlyn G, and other local celebrities including Golden Horse Best Actress Yeo Yann Yann, Desmond Tan, celebrity couple Zheng Ge Ping and Hong Hui … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Local CNY comedy film Reunion Dinner marks opening with star-studded premiere at Sands Theatre