Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》opens with a Star-Studded Night At Singapore Gala Premiere

It was a night of splendour at the Singapore Gala Premiere of feature film AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》. The first Singapore-Korea co-produced feature film held the star-studded event at Capitol Theatre this evening. From the AJOOMMA team were the film’s producer, award-winning filmmaker Anthony Chen, first-time feature Director He Shuming, actors Hong Hui Fang, Kang Hyung-suk and Shane Pow. Other celebrities present at the Gala Premiere to … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》opens with a Star-Studded Night At Singapore Gala Premiere

Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2022

Experience the very best of France-Singapore partnerships at the eagerly anticipated vOilah! France Singapore Festival, the annual France Singapore festival presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore. Themed “Inspiration”, the 2022 edition of the festival will run from 26 October to 27 November this year, promising riveting co-produced experiences that will spark inspiration and enlighten minds and souls whilst strengthening and expanding the thriving … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2022

DJ Hyo of Girls’ Generation fame to rock the decks at MARQUEE Singapore this November

K-Pop sensation and DJ Kim Hyo-Yeon, better known as DJ Hyo, is set to make her performance debut at MARQUEE Singapore on Friday, 18 November, bringing her high-energy style of EDM to the DJ decks. The South Korean, singer, dancer, DJ and television personality is best known for being the main dancer, rapper and supporting vocalist of legendary pop group Girls’ Generation, one of the … Continue reading DJ Hyo of Girls’ Generation fame to rock the decks at MARQUEE Singapore this November

Film Fanatic: Cartoons Underground 2022

Amidst soaring local and international interest, Cartoons Underground, South East Asia’s premiere animation festival, has partnered with the island’s iconic independent cinema chain, The Projector, to stage the event in a cinema theatre for the first time. Now in its eleventh year, a post-pandemic Cartoons Underground is returning to an in-person format at its first ever theatre venue, Projector X, at the historic former Cathay … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Cartoons Underground 2022

UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia

UOB and the National Arts Council (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to collaborate and commit to a strategic partnership to develop the financial and business competencies of the Singapore arts community, and support the development of a vibrant arts scene in Singapore. The MOU reflects how, through a committed partnership, the private and public sectors can work closely to pool together ideas, … Continue reading UOB and NAC in strategic partnership to support the arts ecosystem to position Singapore as an arts hub for Southeast Asia

Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 comes home, with exclusive preview screening and Q&A for members of public, and gala premiere at Capitol Theatre 

Award-winning filmmaker Anthony Chen, director He Shuming, actors Hong Huifang, Kang Hyung-suk and Shane Pow will gather in Singapore to promote the first-ever Singapore-Korea co-produced feature film AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》! This is after the film just had its rapturous premiere a few days ago at the 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) where audiences laughed and wept. The film is getting a tremendous response in Korea and is the most buzzed about film at this year’s BIFF. The AJOOMMA team … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 comes home, with exclusive preview screening and Q&A for members of public, and gala premiere at Capitol Theatre 

Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2022 Presents “It’s Time…”

Perspectives Film Festival: Breakthroughs in Cinema, Singapore’s first and longest student-run film festival, celebrates its 15th anniversary with in-person theatre screenings at Oldham Theatre from 27th to 30th October 2022. With the theme “It’s Time…”, PFF22 explores the cinematic notions of time from around the world through seven films. “This year’s festival is anchored in innovative explorations of time through form and content, testifying to … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Perspectives Film Festival 2022 Presents “It’s Time…”

Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 Scores 4 Nods at the 59th Golden Horse Awards 

The first-ever Singapore-Korea co-produced feature film AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》received 4 nominations at the upcoming 59th Golden Horse Awards. Established local actress Hong Huifang, 61, received a nod for Best Leading Actress, while veteran Korean actor Jung Dong-hwan has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Jung is only the second Korean actor ever to be nominated at the Golden Horse Awards, which recognises excellence in Chinese-language films from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond First-time feature director … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》 Scores 4 Nods at the 59th Golden Horse Awards 

NAFA Convocation 2022 celebrates courageous changemakers

For the first time in two years, 663 (623 Diploma, 2 Specialist Diploma, 38 Degree) graduands from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) will accept their diplomas and degrees in person at the academy’s annual convocation ceremony. NAFA Convocation 2022 sees the classes of 2020 and 2021 join 2022’s graduating batch to celebrate this momentous milestone across four days, from 28 Sep to 1 Oct … Continue reading NAFA Convocation 2022 celebrates courageous changemakers

Film Fanatic: Golden Village’s 13th Love & Pride Film Festival

Coming hot on the heels of Singapore’s landmark decision to overrule Section 377A of the penal code, which outlaws sex between men, Golden Village’s annual Love & Pride film festival returns once more to celebrate Freedom and Acceptance. Now in its 13th year, the festival is the longest-running film festival in Singapore dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, it has grown in stature … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Golden Village’s 13th Love & Pride Film Festival