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Film Fanatic: Samsung Announces Winners of 2021 Short & Sharp Mobile Film Festival

Samsung Singapore announced Veron Teng, 25, as the grand prize winner of Short & Sharp, its inaugural mobile festival. Teng, who is currently a producer and editor at Singapore-based production house It’s Like Depth, edged out 14 finalists to emerge eventual winner of the contest. The Festival, which launched its call for entries earlier in February, aimed to discover new-age storytellers and content makers who are … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Samsung Announces Winners of 2021 Short & Sharp Mobile Film Festival

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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