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
Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series
HONG KONG – This summer, Hong Kong’s great outdoors will be very much within reach to those who reside abroad — thanks to a series of uniquely soothing sensory videos created under the 360 Hong Kong Moments initiative by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which have managed to capture and bottle the city’s auditory essence into highly immersive and pleasurable viewing experiences. A highlight … Continue reading Hong Kong 2021: HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series
Music Is: SSO nominated for Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is one of the 10 orchestras to be globally nominated for Gramophone’s prestigious Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award. To support Singapore’s national orchestra in its exciting journey, SSO is seeking public support as the voting goes live on 1st July. The voting link will remain live until 3pm (SGT) on Monday, 13th September. Capturing the attention of the Gramophone’s editors and reviewers with the … Continue reading Music Is: SSO nominated for Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year 2021 Award
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up
When Gaurav Kripalani was first announced as the new Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) four years ago, he had his fair share of skeptics and critics. But under his vision, it seemed pretty clear what he wanted to do with our national arts festival during his stint – cater to the widest number of people as possible through a varied … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2021 wrap-up
Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End
Relive the heyday of Hotel New World and discover the joys of Jalan Besar in this site-specific audio tour. Few people from this generation will remember it, but Jalan Besar used to be home to a thriving, bustling carnival atmosphere, thanks to the presence of New World Amusement Park. While all that remains of the park is a single gate, still standing outside Farrer Park … Continue reading Review: OH! Open House – New World’s End
★★☆☆☆ Review: Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone by ARTivate
A valiant attempt at dealing with the spectre of death. Death never comes easily, especially when it’s unexpected. How then does one learn to process it, and not allow it to completely consume you and those around you? Drama Box’s third graduating batch of ARTivate members attempts to answer that, with their original play Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone. Directed by Koh Wan … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone by ARTivate
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
Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 reveals new writing and ideas program, comedy night, Australian premiere concert and more
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – The Australian premiere of Destinations by acclaimed Taiwanese-Australian pianist Belle Chen is one of three shows providing a sneak peek at Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival 2021. At the forefront of UK new wave classical music, Chen is as uncategorisable as her music is captivating. Her compositions retain the beauty of classical piano while traversing avant-garde and electronica to embody the world’s natural wonders. Using electric … Continue reading Arts Down Under 2021: OzAsia Festival 2021 reveals new writing and ideas program, comedy night, Australian premiere concert and more
Television Time: BBC Shows – July 2021
Crime and thriller are in session on BBC First, as McDonald & Dodds returns with its second season, where the unlikely duo – played by Tala Gouveia and BAFTA award-winning actor Jason Watkins – continue to encounter grisly crimes in across three films. Four-part series Roadkill also premieres this month starring Hugh Laurie as Peter Laurence, a Conservative politician whose life has been ladened with scandals, impacting his personal … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – July 2021
Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery
HONG KONG – Woaw Gallery presents Sean Gannon’s solo exhibition, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job, in collaboration with Ramp Gallery. Featuring 11 new works created in the past year, I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job is the Chicago-based artist’s first exhibition in Hong Kong. The show will run from 25th June to 25th July 2021 at Woaw Gallery Wanchai space. Informed by the Chicago Skyline … Continue reading Art What!: I Can’t Wait To Quit My Job at Woaw Gallery
