Film: Free public cinema Moonlight Cinema returns for SGIFF 2021

Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will host its fourth edition of Moonlight Cinema in partnership with Gardens by the Bay, over two days in August, where audiences can enjoy free film screenings that spotlight the whimsical and magical side of Singapore.  Running on 20th and 22nd August 2021, this will be the first-ever edition of Moonlight Cinema organised outside of the Festival period. The programme … Continue reading Film: Free public cinema Moonlight Cinema returns for SGIFF 2021

Film: Aspiring local filmmakers impress with short films at ciNE65 2021

The 2021 ciNE65 short film competition came to a rousing close this week with Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad presenting the awards to the winners at the awards ceremony held at The Grand Cathay. “Siti” achieved top honours, clinching the ciNE65 Movie Makers Award for its gripping story of Joyce and her domestic helper, Siti, as they reminisce about Joyce’s grandmother through the … Continue reading Film: Aspiring local filmmakers impress with short films at ciNE65 2021

Film Fanatic: NYFA 2021 winners announced

For the first time since its inception, animation films and filmmakers from the student category received the most awards from Best Art Direction to Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Original Music at the 7th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Live action films, on the other hand, won the most awards from Best Sound Design to Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Director and Best Original … Continue reading Film Fanatic: NYFA 2021 winners announced

Film: ciNE65 2021 Film Festival – Stronger Together

The ciNE65 2021 Film Festival celebrating short films produced by local filmmakers was launched at the Singapore Discovery Centre iWERKS theatre. The film festival is the gathering of budding filmmakers seeking new voices and fresh perspectives in the local filmmaking scene. Open to the public at the iWERKS theatre and The Grand Cathay, the film festival will showcase a variety of short films including award-winning … Continue reading Film: ciNE65 2021 Film Festival – Stronger Together

Film: Max Perks with Vax at Golden Village

In a bid to encourage more members of the public to get vaccinated, Golden Village is launching a Max Perks with Vax promotion and have introduced Vaxed Halls, halls reserved specially for fully vaccinated patrons. From 16th – 28th July, enjoy exclusive rewards when patrons present their proof of vaccination via the TraceTogether or HealthHub app at all GV outlets. The launch is also part … Continue reading Film: Max Perks with Vax at Golden Village

Open Call: Singapore International Foundation Arts for Good Fellowship 2021

The Singapore International Foundation’s Art for Good Fellowship is now open for applications again. The programme brings together individuals from diverse sectors to foster a community of practice that harnesses the power of arts and culture to create positive social change, through learning, sharing and collaborating. The 2021 edition of the Fellowship will be taking place digitally, and centre around Arts and Well-being for Children and Youth … Continue reading Open Call: Singapore International Foundation Arts for Good Fellowship 2021

Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

With how much popularity they’ve enjoyed, international K-Pop superstars BLACKPINK need no introduction. With a legion of fans from all across the world, JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA are celebrating the 5th anniversary of their debut with the theatrical release of the film BLACKPINK THE MOVIE, coming to Golden Village cinemas in Singapore from 4th August. BLACKPINK’s claim to fame is remarkable, with their debut … Continue reading Film: Golden Village to release BLACKPINK THE MOVIE this August

Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

The Asian Film Archive is set to present a two-month programme featuring films by Iranian auteur, Abbas Kiarostami. Playing from 10th July to 28th August 2021, Retrospective: Abbas Kiarostami will feature 34 films by one of cinema’s most influential masters – almost entirely in new 2K and 4K restorations for the first time in Asia. Kiarostami (1940 – 2016) had graced the world with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Asian Film Archive presents retrospective on Abbas Kiarostami

Art What!: Painting with Light 2021 at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore’s festival of international films on art, Painting with Light, returns for its fourth edition with both on-site and online offerings. From 2nd to 25th July 2021, audiences can look forward to a robust line-up of over 50 award-winning and premiering films, and enjoy the hybrid film festival from home or at the Gallery. The festival also introduces a slew of firsts, including … Continue reading Art What!: Painting with Light 2021 at National Gallery Singapore

Eight SEA documentaries and short films to receive SGIFF Film Fund this year

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced its shortlist of eight documentaries and short films from Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Myanmar which will receive its SGIFF Film Fund this year.  Comprising the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS), the fund will help support the development and production of these compelling and thought-provoking … Continue reading Eight SEA documentaries and short films to receive SGIFF Film Fund this year