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

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

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

The 7th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced 56 films that showcase a new wave of filmmakers for Singapore’s film industry. Held by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youths, the platform saw a total of 330 submissions this year. The most prominent themes this year were mental health, self-discovery, as well as the importance of human connection as we battle … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 announces 56 nominees

SGIFF appoints Thong Kay Wee as new Programme Director

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has appointed Singapore film programmer, Thong Kay Wee as its new Programme Director to lead the artistic elements of the Festival alongside Executive Director, Emily J. Hoe. Kay Wee takes over from Kuo Ming-Jung, to deliver the Festival’s film curation and programming strategy. Chairperson of SGIFF, Boo Junfeng commented: “Through the years, SGIFF has championed and celebrated independent Southeast … Continue reading SGIFF appoints Thong Kay Wee as new Programme Director

New COVID-19 relief measures announced to help arts and culture sector

The National Arts Council (NAC) has made a new announcement, in response to Singapore’s recent tightening of measures under Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). The arts and culture are critical to society’s well-being, especially in these challenging times, as they rally and bring people together, and nurture the spirit, especially in times like these. But due to the change in measures, the arts and culture sector has … Continue reading New COVID-19 relief measures announced to help arts and culture sector

SGIFF 2021 calls for film entries and opens applications for Southeast Asian Producers Network

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns for its 32nd edition from 25th November to 5th December 2021, with a call for entries for Feature Films from Asian and Short Films from Southeast Asian, as well as a call for applications for the Southeast Asian Film Lab and Youth Jury & Critics Programme. For the first time ever, SGIFF will have an open call for … Continue reading SGIFF 2021 calls for film entries and opens applications for Southeast Asian Producers Network

Preview: T:>works presents PerForm – Inaugural Digital Lecture by Shubigi Rao

Following their announcement of their 2021 season. T:>works is set to begin their PerForm series with the inaugural digital lecture by artist Shubigi Rao on 6th May 2021. The lecture will focus on three main areas of Shubigi’s practice – as a writer, an artist, and as an artist-curator for the 5th edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2021, and the overlaps and tensions between them. … Continue reading Preview: T:>works presents PerForm – Inaugural Digital Lecture by Shubigi Rao

T:>Works expands team with Traslin Ong and Brian Gothong Tan

Led by Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen, T:>Works continues to expand its mission of pioneering thought leadership in the arts in 2021. No longer just an institution that produces new work and exhibitions, T:>Works will introduce a fellowship platform that cuts across silos, disciplines and fields. Supported by a seed fund, T:>Works is committing one million dollars over three years to kickstart a fellowship … Continue reading T:>Works expands team with Traslin Ong and Brian Gothong Tan

Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

The 7th edition of the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) opens for submission today. Organised by *SCAPE, a non-profit organisation, NYFA is one of *SCAPE’s longest running apex programme that provides a platform to empower young, aspiring filmmakers in their pursuit of filmmaking. Themed ‘New Dawn, New Beginnings’, NYFA 2021 will explore the evolving film industry and prepare youths for post-Covid-19 recovery. The annual award … Continue reading Film Fanatic: National Youth Film Awards 2021 now open for submissions

Film Fanatic: Samsung Launches Short & Sharp short film festival

Samsung Electronics Singapore announced that it will launch a short film festival this year – Short & Sharp – to uncover a new generation of local storytellers, while showcasing new storytelling formats powered by the all-new Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G. Ahead of the Festival in May, Samsung is commencing a call for entries starting from 27 February for aspiring storytellers and serious content makers to submit a 1-minute short film shot … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Samsung Launches Short & Sharp short film festival