Film Fanatic: Momo Film Co. Celebrates Cannes Critics’ Week Selection for Co-Production ‘A Useful Ghost’

Singapore-based Film & TV Company Momo Film Co. is proud to announce its role as a co-producer of A Useful Ghost, the Thai social satire selected for the 2025 Cannes Critics’ Week. Directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, the film marks Thailand’s first entry in the festival’s Critics’ Week section in a decade and will premiere globally at the prestigious event. The film tells the story of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Momo Film Co. Celebrates Cannes Critics’ Week Selection for Co-Production ‘A Useful Ghost’

35th Singapore International Film Festival Closes with Record-breaking Box Office, Celebrates Excellence in Asian Cinema at Silver Screen Awards

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) concluded its 35th edition on December 8 with another record-breaking year. The festival marked its highest-ever box office earnings, with total ticket sales seeing a 10% increase from the last edition. This year’s attendance also surpassed the previous edition’s record, cementing SGIFF’s place among audiences as a key platform for Asian cinema. The final night of the festival culminated in the prestigious … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival Closes with Record-breaking Box Office, Celebrates Excellence in Asian Cinema at Silver Screen Awards

35th Singapore International Film Festival Kicks Off with Southeast Asian Premiere of Stranger Eyes

The 35th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) opened on the evening of 28 November, setting the stage for a vibrant celebration of Asian cinema. Held at the iconic Capitol Theatre, the evening saw the Southeast Asian premiere of Singaporean director Yeo Siew Hua’s award-winning psychological thriller Stranger Eyes, marking the first of 105 films from over 48 countries — 80% of which are from Asia — to be … Continue reading 35th Singapore International Film Festival Kicks Off with Southeast Asian Premiere of Stranger Eyes

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Jeremy Chua, General Manager of SGIFF on the state of the film industry

Jeremy Chua remembers his childhood as a lonely one, one primarily spent in what seemed to become a second home – the cinema. Growing up watching films that engaged and enchanted him, he recalls spending time doodling car parks, and in the cars parked within them, he would imagine people sitting inside, and all the little thoughts and stories that made up their lives, and … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Jeremy Chua, General Manager of SGIFF on the state of the film industry

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

Singaporean director and filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua has a longstanding history with the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF). Not only has he been consistently showcasing work he has helped produce or direct, but he looks upon the festival fondly as a key part of his formative years as a teen. But this year, Yeo is making new waves at the festival once again, with his … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Yeo Siew Hua, director of SGIFF 2024 opening film ‘Stranger Eyes’

Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’

As the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) marks its 35th edition, the nation’s largest and longest-running film event reinforces its position as a key reference point for Singapore and Asian cinema, while showcasing its unique perspective on contemporary trends in global cinema. Held from 28 November to 8 December, this year’s lineup features 105 films from 45 countries, with 80% of the selections hailing from … Continue reading Full lineup revealed for Singapore International Film Festival 2024, including ‘Nightbitch’ and Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’