Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

HONG KONG – If there’s a single place where the future of global culture felt alive this weekend, it was the West Kowloon Cultural District. Over the past two days (22–23 March), the waterfront arts hub transformed into a meeting point for some of the world’s most influential creative minds—setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions of … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Announces Major Exhibitions and International Cultural Summit at M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum to Coincide with Hong Kong Art Week in 2026

HONG KONG – Every March, Hong Kong transforms into a global stage for art—and in 2026, the spotlight shines brighter than ever on the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK). Timed to coincide with the city’s buzzing Art Week, WestK is rolling out a dynamic lineup of exhibitions, performances, and conversations that blur the boundaries between art, daily life, and community. From blockbuster museum shows to … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: WestK Announces Major Exhibitions and International Cultural Summit at M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum to Coincide with Hong Kong Art Week in 2026

Arts of Hong Kong: A Season of Cinema, Memory, and Sound awaits at M+’s Spring 2026 Programme

HONG KONG – This spring, Hong Kong’s cultural calendar gets a cinematic glow-up. From April to June, M+, the city’s powerhouse of contemporary visual culture, invites audiences into a thoughtfully curated film season that blends restoration, nostalgia, and experimental storytelling. The M+ Cinema Spring Edition 2026 isn’t just a screening programme, but also a sensory journey through time, sound, and image, where classic films meet … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: A Season of Cinema, Memory, and Sound awaits at M+’s Spring 2026 Programme

Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

Amoeba’s title is one of the strangest choices in local cinema, considering an ‘amoeba’ doesn’t immediately bring to mind Singapore, teenage girls, or anything local. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. “Most of us know amoebas from biology lessons, and it’s kind of weird, kind of gross,” says filmmaker Tan Siyou. “It’s not a fluffy cloud or Hello Kitty, and I deliberately chose it as … Continue reading Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

HONG KONG – Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or the “Authority”) have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and elevating the city’s arts and culture on the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

After setting international festivals alight from Toronto to Taipei, Amoeba finally comes home. Opening in Singapore cinemas on 26 March, the award-winning debut feature from Tan Siyou is shaping up to be the local release everyone will be talking about this year. Equal parts coming-of-age drama, surreal fever dream, and quiet act of rebellion, Amoeba isn’t here to comfort. It’s here to stir something, especially … Continue reading Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March

SGIFF 2025: An Interview with the director and cast of ‘This City Is A Battlefield’ (Perang Kota)

In Indonesian director Mouly Surya’s latest film, This City Is a Battlefield reminds us that revolution is never a clean or heroic act. Set in Jakarta in 1946, in the uneasy year following Indonesia’s declaration of independence, the film plunges into a city caught between collapsing empires and fragile new ideals. Amid the charged streets and covert operations, Isa, a former freedom fighter turned schoolteacher, … Continue reading SGIFF 2025: An Interview with the director and cast of ‘This City Is A Battlefield’ (Perang Kota)

Film: Anthony Chen’s new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ selected to compete in Berlinale 2026

This February, We Are All Strangers (我们不是陌生人), the latest film by acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Chen (Ilo Ilo, Wet Season), will become the first ever Singaporean film to compete for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, marking a historic first for Singapore cinema. For Chen, whose films have long captured the emotional textures of everyday life in Singapore, the moment is both global … Continue reading Film: Anthony Chen’s new film ‘We Are All Strangers’ selected to compete in Berlinale 2026

Singapore Film Society takes over Golden Village Cineleisure Hall 6 with SFS Somerset – a new home for indie film lovers

If your idea of a perfect night out involves thoughtful cinema, intimate screenings and conversations that linger long after the credits roll, there’s a new space in town to add to your list. On 1 January 2026, the Singapore Film Society (SFS) opens SFS Somerset, a dedicated screening venue tucked inside Hall 6 of Golden Village Cineleisure. Designed for both members and curious newcomers, the … Continue reading Singapore Film Society takes over Golden Village Cineleisure Hall 6 with SFS Somerset – a new home for indie film lovers

Ah Boy To 梁导: Singapore Film Society To Honour Director Jack Neo With Lifetime Achievement Award

Singapore cinema is set for a nostalgic and celebratory start to 2026 as homegrown film icon Jack Neo is honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Singapore Film Society (SFS). The tribute comes in the form of a special gala event aptly titled “Ah Boy To 梁导”, taking place on Friday, 2 January 2026 at Golden Village VivoCity’s GV Max. The evening will pay … Continue reading Ah Boy To 梁导: Singapore Film Society To Honour Director Jack Neo With Lifetime Achievement Award