Film Fanatic: The French Ambassador and Christopher Shaw speak on the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival

Have made its debut last week, the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival is finally here as the first ever totally digital French film festival in Singapore! Presenting a gamut of films, including 8 brand new, never-before-seen films in Singapore, the festival is hosted completely online with Shaw Theatres’ brand new online streaming service – the KinoLounge, ensuring that all presentations are safe and to be … Continue reading Film Fanatic: The French Ambassador and Christopher Shaw speak on the 2020 Singapore French Summer Festival

6th National Youth Film Awards winners announced, “Sunday” and “Lady E’s Wedding Revenge Plan” big winners

Live action films with female leads emerged as the top favourites at the 6th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) ceremony. Organised by *SCAPE, the annual awards took place over Facebook live on Saturday and announced a total of 26 winners. “Sunday” depicts a young woman with a full body rash, driven to violence during a forbidden encounter with her sister’s boyfriend. Directed by returning NYFA … Continue reading 6th National Youth Film Awards winners announced, “Sunday” and “Lady E’s Wedding Revenge Plan” big winners

★★★☆☆: The Lost Prince dir. Michel Hazanavicius (Singapore French Summer Festival 2020)

Sweet story about growing up melds film, fantasy and drama to open the Singapore French Summer Festival .  Growing up is a pain, not just for an adolescent child, but for her parents as well. That’s something single father Djibi (Omar Sy, of The Intouchables fame) discovers for himself when his precious daughter Sofia (Keyla Fala, age 8, and Sarah Gaye, age 11) gets ready to enter … Continue reading ★★★☆☆: The Lost Prince dir. Michel Hazanavicius (Singapore French Summer Festival 2020)

Film Fanatic: Singapore French Summer Festival Makes Online Debut This July

Need some great summer flicks to lift your mood amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? This July, keep your eyes glued to your screens, as the Singapore French Summer Festival makes its debut online! Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore, in partnership with Shaw Organisation, the festival runs from 14th to 31st July on Shaw Theatres’ newly launched digital platform – KinoLounge by Shaw Theatres, … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore French Summer Festival Makes Online Debut This July

6th National Youth Film Awards Announces 53 Nominees

*SCAPE’s annual National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced its 53 nominees, and the young filmmakers are not afraid to address some seriously thought-provoking topics. Across the nominees, themes such as mental health, societal pressures, and national identity are addressed. Take for example “Unite in laughter”, one of the nominated films from the Media Student Category. Based on Singapore Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew’s words … Continue reading 6th National Youth Film Awards Announces 53 Nominees

Art What!: Leelee Chan selected for next BMW Art Journey, co-presented by BMW and Art Basel

Art Basel and BMW have announced Leelee Chan as the next BMW Art Journey winner. An international jury conducted its selection process unanimously and online, selecting Leelee Chan from a shortlist of three proposals by artists who are represented by galleries originally accepted into this year’s Art Basel in Hong Kong. Launched in 2015, the BMW Art Journey is a collaboration between Art Basel and … Continue reading Art What!: Leelee Chan selected for next BMW Art Journey, co-presented by BMW and Art Basel

Art What!: David Zwirner presents Basel Online – 15 Rooms

David Zwirner has announced Basel Online: 15 Rooms, an online-only exhibition available simultaneously at David Zwirner Online and in Art Basel’s Online Viewing Room. The presentation will be on view from 17th to 26th June. Basel Online: 15 Rooms will feature works from David Zwirner’s artists and estates, many of which have never been on public view and come directly from the artists’ studios. This … Continue reading Art What!: David Zwirner presents Basel Online – 15 Rooms

SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants

Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has announced the recipients of two major film grants: The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and the SGIFF Southeast Asian Short Film Grant (SEA-SHORTS). Aimed at developing inspiring and thought-provoking films that can contribute to the growth of a distinctive and independent Southeast Asian filmmaking landscape, the grants saw submissions coming from right across the region, … Continue reading SGIFF 2020: Singapore International Film Festival Announces Recipients of Film Grants

European Union Film Festival in Singapore Postponed Till May 2021 Due to COVID-19 Situation

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the European Union in Singapore announces the postponement of the 30th edition of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF), to May 2021. The festival was scheduled to take place from 13th to 24th May 2020. The 30th edition of Festival will return in May 2021 at National Gallery Singapore, who has been the EUFF’s venue partner since 2017. … Continue reading European Union Film Festival in Singapore Postponed Till May 2021 Due to COVID-19 Situation

Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]

UPDATE: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact worldwide, Art Basel has decided not to hold its Basel show. The fair was scheduled to take place at Messe Basel from 17th to 20th September 2020, after having previously been postponed from June. BASEL, SWITZERLAND – Art Basel has announced the details of its gallery list for its show in Basel this June. … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]