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

Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》’s poster marks first design project between Singapore’s ‘Giraffe Pictures’ and South Korean Design Studio ‘Propaganda’

Local film company Giraffe Pictures collaborated with Seoul-based design studio Propaganda for the movie poster of the first ever Singapore-South Korea co-produced feature film, AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》. Propaganda is a renowned graphic design studio that carries a diverse portfolio and specialises in designing posters and collaterals for films, television and theatre. One of its founders and designers, Choi Jee-Woong, has created many notable works including movie posters for TRAIN TO BUSAN, THE ROUNDUP, THE WITCH and THE WITCH: PART … Continue reading Film Fanatic: AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》’s poster marks first design project between Singapore’s ‘Giraffe Pictures’ and South Korean Design Studio ‘Propaganda’

More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Making sure that the arts is accessible to and embraced by diverse communities in Singapore, is always at the heart of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s work. This October, as the centre celebrates its 20th anniversary, it will roll out a series of new accessibility features to welcome patrons of all ages and abilities. Esplanade will pilot Relaxed Environment (RE) performances at Octoburst! 2022—a … Continue reading More Accessibility Features at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as it celebrates its 20th anniversary

Film Fanatic: The First Singapore-South Korea Co-Produced Feature Film AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》To Hold Its World Premiere At The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)

AJOOMMA 《花路阿朱妈》, the first ever Singapore-South Korea co-produced feature film, will hold its world premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on 7th October. It is also the first Singapore film, since Eric Khoo’s MEE POK MAN (1996) and Royston Tan’s 15 (2003), to be selected for competition at BIFF’s well established New Currents competition. Produced by award-winning Singapore filmmaker Anthony Chen and helmed by first-time feature director He Shuming, AJOOMMA will open in Singapore cinemas … Continue reading Film Fanatic: The First Singapore-South Korea Co-Produced Feature Film AJOOMMA《花路阿朱妈》To Hold Its World Premiere At The 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)