In selection, at the 29th Festival International des Cinémas d’Asie de Vesoul, 85 films including 38 new ones, from 31 countries.
The president of the Jury will be Mr Lee Yong-kwan (Korea), president of the prestigious Busan festival, the Cannes of Asia.
A tribute will be paid to the Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu, in his presence. The entirety of his work will be presented, from his first film Away From Home, in competition at Vesoul 2002, to his latest opus Hasan’s Promises, Cannes 2021, including Honey, Golden Bear Berlin 2010.
20 films in competition, in French, European, international or world premiere, will be judged by 7 juries. The competitive sections are composed of films from rare cinematographies, and films from major cinematographies.
Replay of award-winning films at the Guimet Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on April 21, 22 and 23, 2023 and at the Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales).
To celebrate the 75th anniversary...
The president of the Jury will be Mr Lee Yong-kwan (Korea), president of the prestigious Busan festival, the Cannes of Asia.
A tribute will be paid to the Turkish director Semih Kaplanoglu, in his presence. The entirety of his work will be presented, from his first film Away From Home, in competition at Vesoul 2002, to his latest opus Hasan’s Promises, Cannes 2021, including Honey, Golden Bear Berlin 2010.
20 films in competition, in French, European, international or world premiere, will be judged by 7 juries. The competitive sections are composed of films from rare cinematographies, and films from major cinematographies.
Replay of award-winning films at the Guimet Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on April 21, 22 and 23, 2023 and at the Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales).
To celebrate the 75th anniversary...
- 2/13/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Despite a couple of movies here and there about the people dealing with sound in movies the profession definitely concerns people who can easily be deemed as ‘unsung heroes’. Royston Tan tries to change the fact, in the most delightful way.
“24” is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
They say that, in order for a movie to captivate its viewers, the first thing a director should do is have an impressive introduction. Tan follows the “dogma” in the most “in your face” fashion, by showing a rather steamy sex scene between two men as the film begins, only for the frame to open a bit later and reveal the silent protagonist of the movie, the sound engineer. The movie continues in the same way, through 24 settings or sets, where the protagonist is recording sound, barely visible in the background, essentially a human chameleon that also reminds of a “can you spot it” game.
“24” is screening at Five Flavours Asian Film Festival
They say that, in order for a movie to captivate its viewers, the first thing a director should do is have an impressive introduction. Tan follows the “dogma” in the most “in your face” fashion, by showing a rather steamy sex scene between two men as the film begins, only for the frame to open a bit later and reveal the silent protagonist of the movie, the sound engineer. The movie continues in the same way, through 24 settings or sets, where the protagonist is recording sound, barely visible in the background, essentially a human chameleon that also reminds of a “can you spot it” game.
- 11/19/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
by Jovina Chong
Singapore – a tiny yet renowned nation with a reputable education system that ranks top five in the world. However, under the recognition and glory lie the repression of youths’ experiences by the towering political and societal expectations. Achieving good results becomes the yardstick of success, and children’s passivity to their parents and societal demands becomes a norm. Amidst the oppressive air, it doesn’t come as a surprise for groups to fall through the cracks. Focalised on this subjugated faction of Singaporean society, “15: The Movie”, directed by Royston Tan, illustrates how they spend their days away idling and hanging out with their friends instead of adhering to the institution of academia.
Tan casts real-life accounts of Chinese delinquents Shaun (Shaun Tan), Vynn (Vynn Chen), Erick (Erick Chun) and Melvin (Melvin Lee). They stick out a mile in comparison to the rest of the cast, to...
Singapore – a tiny yet renowned nation with a reputable education system that ranks top five in the world. However, under the recognition and glory lie the repression of youths’ experiences by the towering political and societal expectations. Achieving good results becomes the yardstick of success, and children’s passivity to their parents and societal demands becomes a norm. Amidst the oppressive air, it doesn’t come as a surprise for groups to fall through the cracks. Focalised on this subjugated faction of Singaporean society, “15: The Movie”, directed by Royston Tan, illustrates how they spend their days away idling and hanging out with their friends instead of adhering to the institution of academia.
Tan casts real-life accounts of Chinese delinquents Shaun (Shaun Tan), Vynn (Vynn Chen), Erick (Erick Chun) and Melvin (Melvin Lee). They stick out a mile in comparison to the rest of the cast, to...
- 9/21/2022
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Showcasing rarely seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia and amplifying the voices of Asian communities in the UK
Queer East Film Festival has announced the full programme for its third edition, which runs from 18th to 29th May in London.
Following the first two successful editions, this year’s festival will bring films, audiences and filmmakers together in the cinema, while continuing to offer a chance to experience rarely-seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia to viewers across the UK.
At its heart, Queer East aims to amplify the voices of queer Asian communities, to challenge normative definitions of gender and sexual expression, and to introduce UK audiences to LGBTQ+ cinema that they might not otherwise get a chance to see. This year’s programme includes feature films, shorts, programmes of boundary-challenging artists’ moving image work, a Virtual Reality experience, and a TV miniseries, alongside filmmakers’ Q&As.
Queer East Film Festival has announced the full programme for its third edition, which runs from 18th to 29th May in London.
Following the first two successful editions, this year’s festival will bring films, audiences and filmmakers together in the cinema, while continuing to offer a chance to experience rarely-seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia to viewers across the UK.
At its heart, Queer East aims to amplify the voices of queer Asian communities, to challenge normative definitions of gender and sexual expression, and to introduce UK audiences to LGBTQ+ cinema that they might not otherwise get a chance to see. This year’s programme includes feature films, shorts, programmes of boundary-challenging artists’ moving image work, a Virtual Reality experience, and a TV miniseries, alongside filmmakers’ Q&As.
- 4/29/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
By Leon Overee
The movie industry in Singapore had its humble beginnings in the 1950s with the huge influx of Malay and Chinese language features that were promoted by showbiz giants Cathay Organization and Shaw Brothers. This golden era went through a decline in the 1960s, with the import of American blockbusters and the advent of television. It was not after a few lengthy decades before the booming industry got back on its feet.
Fast-forward to the reckless 1990s hippy-era, and we saw trailblazing innovators like Eric Khoo, Jack Neo, and Royston Tan initiate a shift in the cinematic appetite of the nation. These pioneers blended the isms of everyday life with “Singlish” (English-based creole language) banter so loved by people from the region, to create unique patchworks in the fabric of Asian filmmaking.
The world finally had a chance to witness what is truly at the heart of Southeast Asia’s Little Red Dot.
The movie industry in Singapore had its humble beginnings in the 1950s with the huge influx of Malay and Chinese language features that were promoted by showbiz giants Cathay Organization and Shaw Brothers. This golden era went through a decline in the 1960s, with the import of American blockbusters and the advent of television. It was not after a few lengthy decades before the booming industry got back on its feet.
Fast-forward to the reckless 1990s hippy-era, and we saw trailblazing innovators like Eric Khoo, Jack Neo, and Royston Tan initiate a shift in the cinematic appetite of the nation. These pioneers blended the isms of everyday life with “Singlish” (English-based creole language) banter so loved by people from the region, to create unique patchworks in the fabric of Asian filmmaking.
The world finally had a chance to witness what is truly at the heart of Southeast Asia’s Little Red Dot.
- 3/20/2022
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Despite a couple of movies here and there about the people dealing with sound in movies the profession definitely concerns people who can easily be deemed as ‘unsung heroes’. Royston Tan tries to change the fact, in the most delightful way.
“24” is screening at the Across Asia Film Festival
They say that, in order for a movie to captivate its viewers, the first thing a director should do is have an impressive introduction. Tan follows the “dogma” in the most “in your face” fashion, by showing a rather steamy sex scene between two men as the film begins, only for the frame to open a bit later and reveal the silent protagonist of the movie, the sound engineer. The movie continues in the same way, through 24 settings or sets, where the protagonist is recording sound, barely visible in the background, essentially a human chameleon that also reminds of a “can you spot it” game.
“24” is screening at the Across Asia Film Festival
They say that, in order for a movie to captivate its viewers, the first thing a director should do is have an impressive introduction. Tan follows the “dogma” in the most “in your face” fashion, by showing a rather steamy sex scene between two men as the film begins, only for the frame to open a bit later and reveal the silent protagonist of the movie, the sound engineer. The movie continues in the same way, through 24 settings or sets, where the protagonist is recording sound, barely visible in the background, essentially a human chameleon that also reminds of a “can you spot it” game.
- 12/19/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The Sardinian international festival dedicated to Asian cinema, Across Asia Film Festival, is back with its eight edition and is going to run from 16 to 20 December 2021 in Cagliari.
Born with the aim of making Far Eastern film production known to the public, developing international cultural exchanges and favouring a more in-depth intercultural vision, the festival is finally back in attendance, after the success of the previous editions in Cagliari and Rome. With a wide-ranging program that includes training sessions and meetings with international guests, the festival offers a diversified exploration, this year focusing in particular on female cinema and independent Japanese cinema. Five days of appointments; screenings of European and national premieres, masterclasses, meetings with international guests, installations, special events. Moreover, until January 31st 2022 at the “Stefano Cardu” Siamese Art Museum, the exhibition “Japanese Notebooks” will showcase illustrations by Igort, one of the Sardinian artists who explored the Far East...
Born with the aim of making Far Eastern film production known to the public, developing international cultural exchanges and favouring a more in-depth intercultural vision, the festival is finally back in attendance, after the success of the previous editions in Cagliari and Rome. With a wide-ranging program that includes training sessions and meetings with international guests, the festival offers a diversified exploration, this year focusing in particular on female cinema and independent Japanese cinema. Five days of appointments; screenings of European and national premieres, masterclasses, meetings with international guests, installations, special events. Moreover, until January 31st 2022 at the “Stefano Cardu” Siamese Art Museum, the exhibition “Japanese Notebooks” will showcase illustrations by Igort, one of the Sardinian artists who explored the Far East...
- 12/7/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
The 26th Busan International Film Festival (Biff), which will be held from October 6 (Wed) to October 15 (Fri), has selected 7 nominees for the Kim Jiseok Award.
The Kim Jiseok Award is celebrating its 4th year at the 26th Biff, and was established in respectful memory of the late program director Kim Jiseok in 2017. The award will be given to the most attractive films that reflect the contemporary standing of Asian cinema in accordance with the late Kim’s intent. Among the films in the A Window on Asian Cinema section, seven candidates are selected to compete for the award. Two award recipients will be chosen by jurors and be given a cash prize of 10,000 Usd each.
The Kim Jiseok Award marks its 4th anniversary this year
New films directed by renowned cineastes such as Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Brillante Mendoza, Ogigami Naoko, Aparna Sen, and many more are coming to Busan!
This...
The Kim Jiseok Award is celebrating its 4th year at the 26th Biff, and was established in respectful memory of the late program director Kim Jiseok in 2017. The award will be given to the most attractive films that reflect the contemporary standing of Asian cinema in accordance with the late Kim’s intent. Among the films in the A Window on Asian Cinema section, seven candidates are selected to compete for the award. Two award recipients will be chosen by jurors and be given a cash prize of 10,000 Usd each.
The Kim Jiseok Award marks its 4th anniversary this year
New films directed by renowned cineastes such as Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Brillante Mendoza, Ogigami Naoko, Aparna Sen, and many more are coming to Busan!
This...
- 9/9/2021
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Festival’s 26 th edition runs October 6-15.
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (Biff) is launching its On Screen section which will carry premieres of high-profile drama series that will later be streamed on Ott video platforms.
Biff, whose 26th edition will be held October 6-15, said the section “aims to precisely reflect the current state of the market, which is expanding multi-directionally, while embracing the extended flow and value of cinema” and should be “able to present more diverse and higher-quality works to the audience, whose range of fandom is expanding”.
The inaugural On Screen Section will launch...
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (Biff) is launching its On Screen section which will carry premieres of high-profile drama series that will later be streamed on Ott video platforms.
Biff, whose 26th edition will be held October 6-15, said the section “aims to precisely reflect the current state of the market, which is expanding multi-directionally, while embracing the extended flow and value of cinema” and should be “able to present more diverse and higher-quality works to the audience, whose range of fandom is expanding”.
The inaugural On Screen Section will launch...
- 8/26/2021
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Festival
Taliban hostage drama “And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead,” by Swiss filmmaker Michael Steiner (“The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch”) will open the 17th Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 23 – Oct. 3).
The film follows the story of Daniela Widmer (Morgane Ferru) and David Och (Sven Schelker), the Swiss couple were kidnapped and handed over to the Taliban in 2011 while traveling through Pakistan. The story kept Switzerland on tenterhooks. For eight months, the two were held as hostages until they managed to escape.
“I’m a storyteller and here I wanted to give a personal insight into the fate of the two hostages Daniela Widmer and David Och, so that the audience understands the context,” said Steiner.
The world premiere of the film will take place in the presence of Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin and the Mayor of Zurich Corine Mauch. It will be the first screening in the newly renovated Convention Center,...
Taliban hostage drama “And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead,” by Swiss filmmaker Michael Steiner (“The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch”) will open the 17th Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 23 – Oct. 3).
The film follows the story of Daniela Widmer (Morgane Ferru) and David Och (Sven Schelker), the Swiss couple were kidnapped and handed over to the Taliban in 2011 while traveling through Pakistan. The story kept Switzerland on tenterhooks. For eight months, the two were held as hostages until they managed to escape.
“I’m a storyteller and here I wanted to give a personal insight into the fate of the two hostages Daniela Widmer and David Och, so that the audience understands the context,” said Steiner.
The world premiere of the film will take place in the presence of Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin and the Mayor of Zurich Corine Mauch. It will be the first screening in the newly renovated Convention Center,...
- 8/24/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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 20 and 22 August 2021, this will be the first-ever edition of Moonlight Cinema organised outside of the Festival period. The programme celebrates storytelling through film, and is part of Sgiff’s efforts to foster deeper film appreciation in Singapore. The initiative is a platform to encourage local audiences to expand their horizon to different types of cinema and illustrates Sgiff’s commitment to produce inclusive programmes to connect communities and audiences of all ages through the magic of cinema.
The Moonlight Cinema series this year includes a slate of notable Singapore films by directors Royston Tan, Tan Pin Pin and Ng Xi Jie. Film-lovers can look forward to musical...
Running on 20 and 22 August 2021, this will be the first-ever edition of Moonlight Cinema organised outside of the Festival period. The programme celebrates storytelling through film, and is part of Sgiff’s efforts to foster deeper film appreciation in Singapore. The initiative is a platform to encourage local audiences to expand their horizon to different types of cinema and illustrates Sgiff’s commitment to produce inclusive programmes to connect communities and audiences of all ages through the magic of cinema.
The Moonlight Cinema series this year includes a slate of notable Singapore films by directors Royston Tan, Tan Pin Pin and Ng Xi Jie. Film-lovers can look forward to musical...
- 7/30/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, operating for the first time this year as part of Tiffcom, has given hope to some filmmakers who are struggling to fund their projects. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted many normal financing channels.
The Tgfm enables producers to meet potential investors, sales agents and post-production outfits over a three-day period (Nov. 4-6). Some 20 projects were selected to participate, from 87 applications received. They include 14 feature- projects and six TV series projects. They hail from 14 territories and already have an average of 66% of their budget in place, according to Tifcom.
Royston Tan’s “24,” is the Singaporean director’s sixth film. It revolves around the afterlife journey of a sound recordist, who visits 24 places after his death. Tan is looking to raise 30% of the $200,000 budget.
“With the pandemic, we are unable to attend festivals and markets, which forces us to rethink and adapt how financing works,” Tan told Variety.
The Tgfm enables producers to meet potential investors, sales agents and post-production outfits over a three-day period (Nov. 4-6). Some 20 projects were selected to participate, from 87 applications received. They include 14 feature- projects and six TV series projects. They hail from 14 territories and already have an average of 66% of their budget in place, according to Tifcom.
Royston Tan’s “24,” is the Singaporean director’s sixth film. It revolves around the afterlife journey of a sound recordist, who visits 24 places after his death. Tan is looking to raise 30% of the $200,000 budget.
“With the pandemic, we are unable to attend festivals and markets, which forces us to rethink and adapt how financing works,” Tan told Variety.
- 11/1/2020
- by Vivienne Chow
- Variety Film + TV
Projects include Toei Animation’s The Lost Titan (working title) in collaboration with John A. Davis.
Tiffcom, the film and TV market accompanying Tokyo International Film Festival, has announced the 20 projects selected for the first edition of its Tokyo Gap Financing Market (Tgfm), which is scheduled to run online November 4-6.
The selection includes 14 feature-length projects, four of which are animations, and six TV series projects, including three animations. Female producers are involved in 11 of the projects, which have a total budget volume of around $3m, with an average 66% of financing secured.
Projects include Toei Animation’s The Lost Titan...
Tiffcom, the film and TV market accompanying Tokyo International Film Festival, has announced the 20 projects selected for the first edition of its Tokyo Gap Financing Market (Tgfm), which is scheduled to run online November 4-6.
The selection includes 14 feature-length projects, four of which are animations, and six TV series projects, including three animations. Female producers are involved in 11 of the projects, which have a total budget volume of around $3m, with an average 66% of financing secured.
Projects include Toei Animation’s The Lost Titan...
- 10/5/2020
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
“Scales” (aka “Sayidat Al Bahr”), directed by Saudi Arabian first-time filmmaker, Shahad Ameen, was named as the best film in the Asian feature competition at the 30th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival.
The tale of a young girl who defies her village’s harsh and chauvinistic traditions to prove her worth, collected the festival’s Silver Screen Award on Saturday at a ceremony held in the National Museum of Singapore.
The blue carpet event welcomed local figures Boo Junfeng, Royston Tan, and Tan Pin Pin, as well as film industry officials Joachim Ng, and Howie Lau. Chinese acting star Yao Chen and Japanese director Miike Takashi were also present to pick up special awards. Yao spiced up proceedings, with a throw-away comment: “recently I have been able to play several characters who found the strength to go after the love and sex that they wanted.”
Anthony Chen, whose...
The tale of a young girl who defies her village’s harsh and chauvinistic traditions to prove her worth, collected the festival’s Silver Screen Award on Saturday at a ceremony held in the National Museum of Singapore.
The blue carpet event welcomed local figures Boo Junfeng, Royston Tan, and Tan Pin Pin, as well as film industry officials Joachim Ng, and Howie Lau. Chinese acting star Yao Chen and Japanese director Miike Takashi were also present to pick up special awards. Yao spiced up proceedings, with a throw-away comment: “recently I have been able to play several characters who found the strength to go after the love and sex that they wanted.”
Anthony Chen, whose...
- 11/30/2019
- by Patrick Frater and Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Revered Singaporean production outfit Zhao Wei Films is presenting a raft of diverse projects at Locarno Film Festival’s Match Me! forum.
Boo Junfeng, whose “Sandcastle” and “Apprentice” were Cannes selections in 2010 and 2016 respectively, returns with the suspense drama “Trinity.” Formerly known as “Dominion,” the multi-territory co-production will follow an anti-gay pastor who becomes infatuated with a male disciple. The project, currently in development, won the Cnc cash award at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival in 2018 and participated at the Berlin coproduction market earlier this year.
Adding to the ever-popular J and K horror genre is Mai Nakanishi’s Singapore/Japan/Korea coproduction “Hana.” Based on her acclaimed 2018 short of the same name, the film will see a high school student taking up a well-paid babysitting job only to discover that it can be terrifying.
In addition, Zhao Wei is planning six 45-minute episodes of €3.5 million ($3.9 million) budgeted drama...
Boo Junfeng, whose “Sandcastle” and “Apprentice” were Cannes selections in 2010 and 2016 respectively, returns with the suspense drama “Trinity.” Formerly known as “Dominion,” the multi-territory co-production will follow an anti-gay pastor who becomes infatuated with a male disciple. The project, currently in development, won the Cnc cash award at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival in 2018 and participated at the Berlin coproduction market earlier this year.
Adding to the ever-popular J and K horror genre is Mai Nakanishi’s Singapore/Japan/Korea coproduction “Hana.” Based on her acclaimed 2018 short of the same name, the film will see a high school student taking up a well-paid babysitting job only to discover that it can be terrifying.
In addition, Zhao Wei is planning six 45-minute episodes of €3.5 million ($3.9 million) budgeted drama...
- 8/8/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Award winning film maker and Cultural Medallion recipient Eric Khoo who helms Zhao Wei Films has been credited for reviving the Singapore film industry and for putting Singapore onto the International film map in 1995. He was the first Singaporean to have his films invited to major film festivals such as Toronto, Busan, Berlin, Telluride, Venice and Cannes. Together with 12 Storeys’ co-writer James Toh and actress Lucilla Teoh, he also wrote a White Paper which resulted in the formation of the Singapore Film Commission. Khoo was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Letters, from the French Cultural Minister in 2008. Besides his filmmaking achievements, Khoo has produced several award winning films including 15 (2003) and Apprentice (2016).
Be With Me opened the Directors Fortnight in Cannes 2005 and My Magic his fourth feature was nominated for the Cannes Palme d’Or in 2008. Khoo has been profiled in Phaidon Books, Take 100 the future of Film – 100 New directors.
Be With Me opened the Directors Fortnight in Cannes 2005 and My Magic his fourth feature was nominated for the Cannes Palme d’Or in 2008. Khoo has been profiled in Phaidon Books, Take 100 the future of Film – 100 New directors.
- 4/7/2019
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Over the past decade, Singaporean films have routinely been selected for A-list international film festivals and have won accolades worldwide. While the world trained its eyes on the city-state in 2018 thanks to “Crazy Rich Asians,” the global Singaporean success story of the year was Yeo Siew Hua’s “A Land Imagined,” winning three awards at Locarno, including the Golden Leopard. The film is currently on release in Singapore and France, and a wider rollout is imminent, with sales agent Visit Films closing distribution deals on eight more territories.
Yeo and his feted contemporaries are not resting on their laurels. They are forging ahead with new projects.
“ ‘Stranger Eyes’ is about ways of seeing in this era of total surveillance and what it means to live as an image to be seen by others,” Yeo told Variety about his next project, which is also set in Singapore.
Anthony Chen won the...
Yeo and his feted contemporaries are not resting on their laurels. They are forging ahead with new projects.
“ ‘Stranger Eyes’ is about ways of seeing in this era of total surveillance and what it means to live as an image to be seen by others,” Yeo told Variety about his next project, which is also set in Singapore.
Anthony Chen won the...
- 3/19/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Stars from international hit “Crazy Rich Asians” were on hand Wednesday night to add a little sparkle to the otherwise brisk and efficient opening night events for the 29th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival.
Hundreds of film buffs gathered at the 85-year-old neoclassical Capitol Theatre to cheer the stars walking the red carpet. The festival runs as part of the Singapore Media Festival through Dec. 9.
Singaporean filmmaker Royston Tan, who will celebrate the 15th anniversary of his seminal debut feature, “15: The Movie” at the festival, walked the red carpet with festival executive director Yuni Hadi. Other luminaries included “The Hush” actors Adele Wong, Jason Godfrey and Irene Ang. The guest of honor was Tan Kiat How, chief executive of Singapore’s industry regulator, the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Causing a stir with fans were local “Crazy Rich Asians” stars Fiona Xie, a vision in Fendi; Constance Lau in a Stylease gown,...
Hundreds of film buffs gathered at the 85-year-old neoclassical Capitol Theatre to cheer the stars walking the red carpet. The festival runs as part of the Singapore Media Festival through Dec. 9.
Singaporean filmmaker Royston Tan, who will celebrate the 15th anniversary of his seminal debut feature, “15: The Movie” at the festival, walked the red carpet with festival executive director Yuni Hadi. Other luminaries included “The Hush” actors Adele Wong, Jason Godfrey and Irene Ang. The guest of honor was Tan Kiat How, chief executive of Singapore’s industry regulator, the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Causing a stir with fans were local “Crazy Rich Asians” stars Fiona Xie, a vision in Fendi; Constance Lau in a Stylease gown,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Silver Screen Awards will have four films by women filmmakers in competition.
The 29th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) announced its full line-up today, with 103 films from 44 countries, and the launch of a new Sgiff Film Fund.
The new funding scheme aims to nurture up-and-coming Southeast Asian filmmakers through two grants. The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation – Sgiff Southeast Asian - Documentary Grant will support four mid-length or feature projects annually, with a cash amount of S$25,000 each, while the Sgiff South East Asian – Short Film Grant will support two short films annually, with a cash amount of S$4,000 and...
The 29th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) announced its full line-up today, with 103 films from 44 countries, and the launch of a new Sgiff Film Fund.
The new funding scheme aims to nurture up-and-coming Southeast Asian filmmakers through two grants. The Tan Ean Kiam Foundation – Sgiff Southeast Asian - Documentary Grant will support four mid-length or feature projects annually, with a cash amount of S$25,000 each, while the Sgiff South East Asian – Short Film Grant will support two short films annually, with a cash amount of S$4,000 and...
- 10/23/2018
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: First titles to be featured on digital platform include Plame d’Or winner Ilo Ilo [pictured].
Mocha Chai Laboratories founder Chai Yee Wei’s new company A Little Seed has announced it is linking up with iTunes Singapore to showcase Singaporean films.
The first batch of 12 acclaimed Singaporean titles will be launched on the digital platform from June onwards, including Anthony Chen’s Palme d’Or winner Ilo Ilo [pictured], Boo Junfeng’s Sandcastle, Eric Khoo’s 12 Storeys, Ken Kwek’s Unlucky Plaza, 7 Letters by seven directors including Royston Tan and Kelvin Tong, and Banting by Raihan Halim (who is presenting new project La Luna at this year’s Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf)).
In addition to the Singaporean titles, Chai has plans to bring more southeast Asian films on itunes at a later stage. Chai set up A Little Seed with Objectifs Centre for Photography & Filmmaking. The latter company, headed by Yuni...
Mocha Chai Laboratories founder Chai Yee Wei’s new company A Little Seed has announced it is linking up with iTunes Singapore to showcase Singaporean films.
The first batch of 12 acclaimed Singaporean titles will be launched on the digital platform from June onwards, including Anthony Chen’s Palme d’Or winner Ilo Ilo [pictured], Boo Junfeng’s Sandcastle, Eric Khoo’s 12 Storeys, Ken Kwek’s Unlucky Plaza, 7 Letters by seven directors including Royston Tan and Kelvin Tong, and Banting by Raihan Halim (who is presenting new project La Luna at this year’s Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf)).
In addition to the Singaporean titles, Chai has plans to bring more southeast Asian films on itunes at a later stage. Chai set up A Little Seed with Objectifs Centre for Photography & Filmmaking. The latter company, headed by Yuni...
- 3/14/2017
- by screenasia@yahoo.com (Silvia Wong)
- ScreenDaily
Full line-up of the Stockholm film festival includes feature and documentary competition line-ups.Scroll down for full line-up
The Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 11-22) has unveiled the line-up for its 26th edition, comprising more than 190 films from over 70 countries.
The Stockholm Xxvi Competition includes Marielle Heller’s Us title The Diary of a Teenage Girl and László Nemes’ Holocaust drama Son Of Saul.
It marks the first time Stockholm has a greater number of women than men competing for the Bronze Horse – the festival’s top prize.
The documentary competition includes Amy Berg’s An Open Secret, an investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry; and Cosima Spender’s Palio, centred on the annual horse race in Siena, Italy.
Announcing the programme, festival director Git Scheynius also revealed that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will visit Stockholm for the first time as chairman of the jury for the first Stockholm Impact Award, which...
The Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 11-22) has unveiled the line-up for its 26th edition, comprising more than 190 films from over 70 countries.
The Stockholm Xxvi Competition includes Marielle Heller’s Us title The Diary of a Teenage Girl and László Nemes’ Holocaust drama Son Of Saul.
It marks the first time Stockholm has a greater number of women than men competing for the Bronze Horse – the festival’s top prize.
The documentary competition includes Amy Berg’s An Open Secret, an investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry; and Cosima Spender’s Palio, centred on the annual horse race in Siena, Italy.
Announcing the programme, festival director Git Scheynius also revealed that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei will visit Stockholm for the first time as chairman of the jury for the first Stockholm Impact Award, which...
- 10/20/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The figure is down on last year, when a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016, televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Algeria Twilight of Shadows, Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina
Argentina The Clan, Pablo Trapero
Australia Arrows of the Thunder, Dragon Greg Sneddon
Austria Goodnight Mommy, Veronika Franz, [link...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The figure is down on last year, when a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016, televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Algeria Twilight of Shadows, Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina
Argentina The Clan, Pablo Trapero
Australia Arrows of the Thunder, Dragon Greg Sneddon
Austria Goodnight Mommy, Veronika Franz, [link...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar, among them Felix and Meira, Under Milk Wood, Labyrinth of Lies and Sunstroke (click through for full list).
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar, among them Felix and Meira, Under Milk Wood, Labyrinth of Lies and Sunstroke (click through for full list).
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Writer-director-producer Greg Sneddon.s Bhutan-set drama Arrows of the Thunder Dragon is Australia.s entry for the best foreign language film Oscar.
Set in the 1970s, the story follows brother and sister Kuenphen and Jamyang who live in a remote Bhutanese village where they learn traditional archery from their old warrior grandfather.
Their mother's sudden sickness gives Kuenphen the opportunity to explore the world outside the village while Jamyang must stay home to weave, cook and get married- a fate she is not willing to accept without a fight.
The self-financed film was shot on location in the Himalayan mountains with a cast of local highland village people and a Bhutanese crew including DoP Leki Dorji, none of whom had worked on a feature. Jill Bilock is the editor.
"I'm thrilled to bits," Sneddon tell If. A former Buddhist monk, he got the idea for the film while on a pilgrimage to the country.
Set in the 1970s, the story follows brother and sister Kuenphen and Jamyang who live in a remote Bhutanese village where they learn traditional archery from their old warrior grandfather.
Their mother's sudden sickness gives Kuenphen the opportunity to explore the world outside the village while Jamyang must stay home to weave, cook and get married- a fate she is not willing to accept without a fight.
The self-financed film was shot on location in the Himalayan mountains with a cast of local highland village people and a Bhutanese crew including DoP Leki Dorji, none of whom had worked on a feature. Jill Bilock is the editor.
"I'm thrilled to bits," Sneddon tell If. A former Buddhist monk, he got the idea for the film while on a pilgrimage to the country.
- 10/8/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Son Of Saul
The Academy has announced that eighty-one countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 88th Oscars.
The Holocaust drama, Son Of Saul, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in May.
Paraguay is a first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director;
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors;
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director;
Argentina, “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director;
Australia, “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director;
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho Kulikar, director;
Canada, “Félix and Meira,” Maxime Giroux, director;
Chile, “The Club,” Pablo Larraín, director;
China,...
The Academy has announced that eighty-one countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 88th Oscars.
The Holocaust drama, Son Of Saul, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in May.
Paraguay is a first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director;
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors;
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director;
Argentina, “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director;
Australia, “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director;
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho Kulikar, director;
Canada, “Félix and Meira,” Maxime Giroux, director;
Chile, “The Club,” Pablo Larraín, director;
China,...
- 10/8/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mda-backed Sgiff (Dec 4-14) is part of Singapore Media Festival.
The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) has announced its line-up with 147 films from 50 countries. After a hiatus of two years, the Sgiff will open as part of the Singapore Media Festival, which also comprises the Asia TV Forum & Market (Atf), ScreenSingapore (SS) and Asian Television Awards (Ata).
Hosted by the Media Development Authority (Mda), the Singapore Media Festival (and Sgiff) will run Dec 4-14.
Sgiff will open with Ken Kwek’s Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza, which premiered in Toronto last month. Making a feature directorial debut with the film, Kwek previously was screenwriter on films such as Glen Goei’s The Blue Mansion and Kelvin Tong’s It’s A Great, Great World.
The festival will close with Lucky Kuswandi’s Indonesian film In The Absence Of The Sun. A film the follows three women in the megacity of Jakara, it is Kuswandi...
The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) has announced its line-up with 147 films from 50 countries. After a hiatus of two years, the Sgiff will open as part of the Singapore Media Festival, which also comprises the Asia TV Forum & Market (Atf), ScreenSingapore (SS) and Asian Television Awards (Ata).
Hosted by the Media Development Authority (Mda), the Singapore Media Festival (and Sgiff) will run Dec 4-14.
Sgiff will open with Ken Kwek’s Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza, which premiered in Toronto last month. Making a feature directorial debut with the film, Kwek previously was screenwriter on films such as Glen Goei’s The Blue Mansion and Kelvin Tong’s It’s A Great, Great World.
The festival will close with Lucky Kuswandi’s Indonesian film In The Absence Of The Sun. A film the follows three women in the megacity of Jakara, it is Kuswandi...
- 10/28/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
Unlucky Plaza to open festival; 147 films from 50 countries.
The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) has announced its line-up with 147 films from 50 countries.
After a hiatus of two years, the Sgiff will open as part of the Singapore Media Festival, which also comprises the Asia TV Forum & Market (Atf), ScreenSingapore (SS) and Asian Television Awards (Ata).
Hosted by the Media Development Authority (Mda), the Singapore Media Festival (and Sgiff) will run Dec 4-14.
Sgiff will open with Ken Kwek’s Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza, which premiered in Toronto last month. Making a feature directorial debut with the film, Kwek previously was screenwriter on films such as Glen Goei’s The Blue Mansion and Kelvin Tong’s It’s A Great, Great World.
The fest will close with Lucky Kuswandi’s Indonesian film In The Absence Of The Sun. The film the follows three women in the megacity of Jakara, it is Kuswandi’s second feature after [link=tt...
The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (Sgiff) has announced its line-up with 147 films from 50 countries.
After a hiatus of two years, the Sgiff will open as part of the Singapore Media Festival, which also comprises the Asia TV Forum & Market (Atf), ScreenSingapore (SS) and Asian Television Awards (Ata).
Hosted by the Media Development Authority (Mda), the Singapore Media Festival (and Sgiff) will run Dec 4-14.
Sgiff will open with Ken Kwek’s Singaporean thriller Unlucky Plaza, which premiered in Toronto last month. Making a feature directorial debut with the film, Kwek previously was screenwriter on films such as Glen Goei’s The Blue Mansion and Kelvin Tong’s It’s A Great, Great World.
The fest will close with Lucky Kuswandi’s Indonesian film In The Absence Of The Sun. The film the follows three women in the megacity of Jakara, it is Kuswandi’s second feature after [link=tt...
- 10/28/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
A group of Singaporean filmmakers including Anthony Chen, Boo Junfeng, Royston Tan and Kelvin Tong has issued a statement protesting the local ban of Tan Pin Pin’s documentary To Singapore With Love.
The documentary examines the lives of Singaporean exiles, including trade unionists, student leaders and Communists, who left Singapore in the 1960s and 1970s due to their fear of being imprisoned under Singapore’s Internal Security Act.
Singapore’s Media Development Authority (Mda) classified the film yesterday as “Not allowed for all ratings”, on the grounds that it undermines national security. The classification means that the film can’t be shown or distributed in Singapore.
The group of 38 high-profile filmmakers and members of Singapore’s arts community expressed their “deep disappointment” at the Mda’s decision and called on the government body “to release their version of the events in question”, rather than banning the film outright (see full statement below).
To Singapore With Love...
The documentary examines the lives of Singaporean exiles, including trade unionists, student leaders and Communists, who left Singapore in the 1960s and 1970s due to their fear of being imprisoned under Singapore’s Internal Security Act.
Singapore’s Media Development Authority (Mda) classified the film yesterday as “Not allowed for all ratings”, on the grounds that it undermines national security. The classification means that the film can’t be shown or distributed in Singapore.
The group of 38 high-profile filmmakers and members of Singapore’s arts community expressed their “deep disappointment” at the Mda’s decision and called on the government body “to release their version of the events in question”, rather than banning the film outright (see full statement below).
To Singapore With Love...
- 9/11/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Seven award-winning directors led by Royston Tan are set to create an omnibus film celebrating the 50th anniversary of Singapore and its people.
Tan is joined by Eric Khoo, director of films such as of My Magic, Jack Neo of Ah Boys To Men, Kelvin Tong of The Maid, Boo Jun Feng of Sandcastle, Tan Pin Pin of Singapore GaGa, and K Rajagopal of I Can’t Sleep Tonight.
“I like to think that the project is a microcosm of the Singapore story,” said Tan. “We all have diverse filmmaking styles, we all see different aspects of Singapore and its 50-year journey in our unique ways, yet it has given us a common sense of purpose. We hope this will shine through in the final cut
The jubilee omnibus is set for a release in the middle of 2015, and is looking to confirm an “iconic venue” for its premiere.
“Singapore and our people have influenced so many...
Tan is joined by Eric Khoo, director of films such as of My Magic, Jack Neo of Ah Boys To Men, Kelvin Tong of The Maid, Boo Jun Feng of Sandcastle, Tan Pin Pin of Singapore GaGa, and K Rajagopal of I Can’t Sleep Tonight.
“I like to think that the project is a microcosm of the Singapore story,” said Tan. “We all have diverse filmmaking styles, we all see different aspects of Singapore and its 50-year journey in our unique ways, yet it has given us a common sense of purpose. We hope this will shine through in the final cut
The jubilee omnibus is set for a release in the middle of 2015, and is looking to confirm an “iconic venue” for its premiere.
“Singapore and our people have influenced so many...
- 8/22/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
Seven award-winning directors led by Royston Tan are set to create an omnibus film celebrating the 50th anniversary of Singapore and its people.
Tan is joined by Eric Khoo, director of films such as of My Magic, Jack Neo of Ah Boys To Men, Kelvin Tong of The Maid, Boo Jun Feng of Sandcastle, Tan Pin Pin of Singapore GaGa, and K Rajagopal of I Can’t Sleep Tonight.
“I like to think that the project is a microcosm of the Singapore story,” said Tan. “We all have diverse filmmaking styles, we all see different aspects of Singapore and its 50-year journey in our unique ways, yet it has given us a common sense of purpose. We hope this will shine through in the final cut
The jubilee omnibus is set for a release in the middle of 2015, and is looking to confirm an “iconic venue” for its premiere.
“Singapore and our people have influenced so many...
Tan is joined by Eric Khoo, director of films such as of My Magic, Jack Neo of Ah Boys To Men, Kelvin Tong of The Maid, Boo Jun Feng of Sandcastle, Tan Pin Pin of Singapore GaGa, and K Rajagopal of I Can’t Sleep Tonight.
“I like to think that the project is a microcosm of the Singapore story,” said Tan. “We all have diverse filmmaking styles, we all see different aspects of Singapore and its 50-year journey in our unique ways, yet it has given us a common sense of purpose. We hope this will shine through in the final cut
The jubilee omnibus is set for a release in the middle of 2015, and is looking to confirm an “iconic venue” for its premiere.
“Singapore and our people have influenced so many...
- 8/22/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
New Thai sales agent Mosquito Films, launched at Iffr, has revealed further details of its plans.
Bangkok-based Mosquito, founded by six leading Thai filmmakers, has made it clear that the creation of the company will not stop its members from working with European partners.
For example, Palme D’Or winning Apichatpong Weerasethakul is continuing to collaborate closely with German sales outfit The Match Factory. He is preparing new project Cemetery Of Kings with their support.
“For certain films, we think we can group them together and get them to audiences in a better way,” stated Lee Chatametikool, director of Iffr Tiger contender Concrete Clouds and one of the founding members of the new sales collective.
“Also, we have this back catalogue of films that are available to sale and still have a shelf life, especially Apichatpong’s shorts.”
The current Mosquito slate includes omnibus film Letters From The South, which features short films from Tsai Ming Liang and Royston Tan...
Bangkok-based Mosquito, founded by six leading Thai filmmakers, has made it clear that the creation of the company will not stop its members from working with European partners.
For example, Palme D’Or winning Apichatpong Weerasethakul is continuing to collaborate closely with German sales outfit The Match Factory. He is preparing new project Cemetery Of Kings with their support.
“For certain films, we think we can group them together and get them to audiences in a better way,” stated Lee Chatametikool, director of Iffr Tiger contender Concrete Clouds and one of the founding members of the new sales collective.
“Also, we have this back catalogue of films that are available to sale and still have a shelf life, especially Apichatpong’s shorts.”
The current Mosquito slate includes omnibus film Letters From The South, which features short films from Tsai Ming Liang and Royston Tan...
- 1/29/2014
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
International Film Festival Rotterdam 2014
Bright Future
World Premieres
Above: The Pinkie
About Sarah (Elisa Miller, Mexico, United Kingdom)
Bella Vista (Vera Brunner-Sung, USA)
Creator of the Jungle (Jordi Morató (Spain)
La distancia (Sergio Caballero, Spain)
Dzma/Brother (Téona Mghvdeladze & Thierry Grenade, France, Georgia)
L’éclat furtif de l'ombre (Alain-Pascal Housiaux & Patrick Dechesne, Belgium, Germany)
Edén (Elise DuRant, USA, Mexico)
Helium (Eché Janga, Netherlands)
History of Eternity (Camilo Cavalcante, Brazil)
Hotel Nueva Isla (Irene Gutiérrez & Javier Labrador, Cuba, Spain)
The Iranian Film (Yassine el Idrissi, Morocco, Netherlands, Egypt)
Jacky au royaume des filles (Riad Sattouf, France)
L for Leisure (Lev Kalman & Whitney Horn, USA, Mexico, France, Iceland)
Little Crushes (Aleksandra Gowin & Ireneusz Grzyb, Poland)
Masked Monkey - The Evolution of Darwin’s Theory (Ismail Fahmi Lubish, Indonesia)
Oilfields Mines Hurricanes (Fabian Altenried, Germany, Iceland)
The Pinkie (Lisa Takeba, Japan)
The Quiet Roar (Henrik Hellström, Sweden, Norway)
Sitzfleisch (Lisa Weber, Austria)
The Songs of Rice (Uruphong Raksasad,...
Bright Future
World Premieres
Above: The Pinkie
About Sarah (Elisa Miller, Mexico, United Kingdom)
Bella Vista (Vera Brunner-Sung, USA)
Creator of the Jungle (Jordi Morató (Spain)
La distancia (Sergio Caballero, Spain)
Dzma/Brother (Téona Mghvdeladze & Thierry Grenade, France, Georgia)
L’éclat furtif de l'ombre (Alain-Pascal Housiaux & Patrick Dechesne, Belgium, Germany)
Edén (Elise DuRant, USA, Mexico)
Helium (Eché Janga, Netherlands)
History of Eternity (Camilo Cavalcante, Brazil)
Hotel Nueva Isla (Irene Gutiérrez & Javier Labrador, Cuba, Spain)
The Iranian Film (Yassine el Idrissi, Morocco, Netherlands, Egypt)
Jacky au royaume des filles (Riad Sattouf, France)
L for Leisure (Lev Kalman & Whitney Horn, USA, Mexico, France, Iceland)
Little Crushes (Aleksandra Gowin & Ireneusz Grzyb, Poland)
Masked Monkey - The Evolution of Darwin’s Theory (Ismail Fahmi Lubish, Indonesia)
Oilfields Mines Hurricanes (Fabian Altenried, Germany, Iceland)
The Pinkie (Lisa Takeba, Japan)
The Quiet Roar (Henrik Hellström, Sweden, Norway)
Sitzfleisch (Lisa Weber, Austria)
The Songs of Rice (Uruphong Raksasad,...
- 1/13/2014
- by Notebook
- MUBI
Picks include the latest documentary from Ai Weiwei [pictured].
The International Film Festival Rotterdam has unveiled the selections for its Bright Future and Spectrum programmes (list of premiere titles below).
Across both sections there are 37 world premieres.
Bright Future is comprised of 63 films, all first and second features. Bright Future includes five films supported by the Hubert Bals Fund, including Carlos Armella’s Las voces.
Five films from Bright Future will compete in the Big Screen Award Competition, including telepathic dwarf thriller La distancia by Sergio Caballero; and Riad Sattouf’s Jacky au royaume des filles starring Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Other notable seelctions include Burrowing director Henrik Helstrom’s second feature The Quiet Roar, about a dying woman who reconnects with her past through an acid trip.
Spectrum, focusing on artistic and experimental cinema, includes 69 films, including three supported by the Hubert Bals Fund. Five Spectrum Films, including Jos de Putter’s See No Evil and Oxana Bychkova’s Another...
The International Film Festival Rotterdam has unveiled the selections for its Bright Future and Spectrum programmes (list of premiere titles below).
Across both sections there are 37 world premieres.
Bright Future is comprised of 63 films, all first and second features. Bright Future includes five films supported by the Hubert Bals Fund, including Carlos Armella’s Las voces.
Five films from Bright Future will compete in the Big Screen Award Competition, including telepathic dwarf thriller La distancia by Sergio Caballero; and Riad Sattouf’s Jacky au royaume des filles starring Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Other notable seelctions include Burrowing director Henrik Helstrom’s second feature The Quiet Roar, about a dying woman who reconnects with her past through an acid trip.
Spectrum, focusing on artistic and experimental cinema, includes 69 films, including three supported by the Hubert Bals Fund. Five Spectrum Films, including Jos de Putter’s See No Evil and Oxana Bychkova’s Another...
- 1/13/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
As third-annual event kicks off welcoming 4000 buyers and sellers; organisers announce week-long event for 2014 combined with film festival and awards.
The third ScreenSingapore and 14th Asia TV Forum (Atf) opened today at the Marina Bay Sands with Singapore’s minister for communications and information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim announcing the combined event will from next year also be held in conjunction with the revamped Singapore International Film Festival and the Asian Television Awards (Ata).
“The week-long event, featuring local and international content, will be launched in end of 2014. On top of the present format of trade market, conferences, screenings and world premiere, we will introduce a new festival component, including film awards for trade professionals and public screenings for Singaporeans,” he said.
The minister anticipates the Singapore International Film Festival will help make the combined event “a window to Southeast Asian films for the world.”
“For more than 20 years, it has been bringing international films to local film buffs...
The third ScreenSingapore and 14th Asia TV Forum (Atf) opened today at the Marina Bay Sands with Singapore’s minister for communications and information Dr Yaacob Ibrahim announcing the combined event will from next year also be held in conjunction with the revamped Singapore International Film Festival and the Asian Television Awards (Ata).
“The week-long event, featuring local and international content, will be launched in end of 2014. On top of the present format of trade market, conferences, screenings and world premiere, we will introduce a new festival component, including film awards for trade professionals and public screenings for Singaporeans,” he said.
The minister anticipates the Singapore International Film Festival will help make the combined event “a window to Southeast Asian films for the world.”
“For more than 20 years, it has been bringing international films to local film buffs...
- 12/4/2013
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
Taiwan’s Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (Fpp) has unveiled this year’s selection of 25 films chosen from a record 117 submissions.
The organization stated “these projects reflect the active and engaged state of Chinese-language film industry in all corners of the world, including: Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, UK, France, Us, Australia, and New Zealand.”
Nine sponsoring companies offer post-production service awards and this year, a number of them will be increasing their awards to equal the symbolic amount of Nt$500,000 (Us$16,900) to celebrate the Golden Horse Film Festival’s 50th anniversary.
The Fpp’s Grand Prize is a cash award of Nt$1m (Us$33,800). France’s Centre National du Cinéma (Cnc) also offers the €10,000 Cnc Award to support projects with high potential for international co-production.
The 2013 Golden Horse Fpp runs Nov 19-21 with meetings and workshops. They will announce the winners of the various prizes on the last day’s closing ceremony...
The organization stated “these projects reflect the active and engaged state of Chinese-language film industry in all corners of the world, including: Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, UK, France, Us, Australia, and New Zealand.”
Nine sponsoring companies offer post-production service awards and this year, a number of them will be increasing their awards to equal the symbolic amount of Nt$500,000 (Us$16,900) to celebrate the Golden Horse Film Festival’s 50th anniversary.
The Fpp’s Grand Prize is a cash award of Nt$1m (Us$33,800). France’s Centre National du Cinéma (Cnc) also offers the €10,000 Cnc Award to support projects with high potential for international co-production.
The 2013 Golden Horse Fpp runs Nov 19-21 with meetings and workshops. They will announce the winners of the various prizes on the last day’s closing ceremony...
- 9/26/2013
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
The Singapore Film Festival will be launched on 1st October, 2012 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Delhi. The festival is being organized by the Singapore High Commission in partnership with the India Habitat Centre (Ihc).
The films to be screened during the festival in Delhi are: 881 by Royston Tan, Singapore GaGa by Tan Pin Pin, Red Dragonflies by Liao Jiekai and Sandcastle by Boo Junfeng.
The inauguration will be attended by two film directors from Singapore, Roystan Tan and Boo Junfeng.
A graduate from the Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, Tan has numerous awards and short films to his credit. He won the Grand Prix at Bratislava Film Festival 2006 for his short, Grand Prix at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2007 for Monkeylove and the Best Director and the Signis Award- Special Mention at the Beunos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2004 for 15:The Movie.
Boo is a graduate from the School...
The films to be screened during the festival in Delhi are: 881 by Royston Tan, Singapore GaGa by Tan Pin Pin, Red Dragonflies by Liao Jiekai and Sandcastle by Boo Junfeng.
The inauguration will be attended by two film directors from Singapore, Roystan Tan and Boo Junfeng.
A graduate from the Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, Tan has numerous awards and short films to his credit. He won the Grand Prix at Bratislava Film Festival 2006 for his short, Grand Prix at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2007 for Monkeylove and the Best Director and the Signis Award- Special Mention at the Beunos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2004 for 15:The Movie.
Boo is a graduate from the School...
- 9/18/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
"South Asia" takes in a lot of territory, both literally and culturally/aesthetically, so you've got to hand it to the fest and programmer Galen Rosenthal in particular: the diversity of themes, styles, and genres on display in this year's Saiff is downright stunning. The easier path would have been to pick a brow--low, middle, or high--and stick with it, thus playing it safe by appealing to a certain target audience and stacking the deck accordingly. Instead, this year's Saiff goes after movie-lovers in all shapes and sizes. There are wide-ranging approaches to filmmaking on display, from the boldly experimental to crowd-pleasing popcorn fare, and with both veterans and up-and-comers well-represented. Yet because of that same diversity, fest-goers may welcome some guidance, so with that in mind I offer up the following preview of what's on tap.
Harud ("Autumn")
Managing somehow to be both meditative and seething, Harud represents quite...
Harud ("Autumn")
Managing somehow to be both meditative and seething, Harud represents quite...
- 10/24/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The ubiquitous Ah Beng of Singapore continues to be a cultural fascination for the big screen in Singapore cinema, having been the subject of films like Royston Tan’s 15, and Kelvin Tong/Jasmine Ng’s Eating Air. Here in Singapore, almost every one of us will bump into Mr. Beng at some point in our lives, either in schools, coffeeshops, at nightspots, or even have been, or are still currently one ourselves! This classification and label have been evolving through time, and this version here presented in Boi Kwong’s The Days, happen to be an era of mine as well.
- 9/7/2008
- by Stefan
- Screen Anarchy
One of the more fascinating aspects to watch in teen-gone-wrong movies is how each ethnic culture has their own view on rebellion. Though the catalysts and the repercussions are universal—it almost always involve gang violence, drugs, and blind-eyed parents—the way these teens carry themselves translate to each of them having their own unique stories to tell. In American movies, we typically see such disobedience end up with guns and death, as they like to portray teen gangbangers as just shorter versions of actual gangbangers. Royston Tan's 15, depicting the lives of teenage gangsters in Singapore, offers a portrait of the delinquent lifestyle that may seem tame and exotic to Western eyes, but it's in no way any less damaging to these individuals.
- 8/25/2008
- by Arya Ponto
- JustPressPlay.net
For detractors who view 12 Lotus with the preconceived notion that the follow up to Royston Tan’s highly successful 881 is nothing but having another go at the same formula to repeat its success, you’re in for a big surprise. No doubt that this movie also revolves in part around the Getai (song-stage) like 881, but 12 Lotus made 881 look like a walk in the park, having its emotions come more strongly across, being a darker film than the previous which in comparison was much fluffy with the bitchy rivalry between the Papaya and the Durian sisters taking centerstage.
- 8/13/2008
- by Stefan
- Screen Anarchy
AMSTERDAM -- Jake Mahaffy's "Wellness", a low-budget title from the U.S., is one of eight world premieres that Will Grace the 15-strong competition lineup at the 37th annual Rotterdam International Film Festival.
Festival organizers said Wednesday that the event's opener -- the Argentinian movie "Lamb of God", directed by Lucia Cedron -- also will compete for the festival's Tiger Award.
"Lamb" centers on the kidnapping of an elderly man in 2002 during the economic crisis in Argentina.
The festival runs Jan. 23-Feb. 3 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Newly appointed festival director Rutger Wolfson said the competition lineup reflects "the ways of filmmaking and the filmmakers for the future."
"This edition's competition for first or second films reflects the festival's diversity in programming and features what may be a wider range than ever in style, attitude, origin or topic," he said. "Making this selection, we have been moved by the many different stories told in very different ways, taking us to the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world, from Kazakhstan, the U.S., Denmark, Ukraine, China, Greece and Chile, amongst others."
Wolfson said the festival's opener "shows the connections between very personal stories and family histories and the political, historical events of Argentina in an intelligent, controlled and, finally, emotional way."
The Tiger Awards jury is comprised of Iranian filmmaker and jury president Jafar Panahi, Russian actress-filmmaker Renata Litvinova, Locarno Film Festival deputy director Tiziana Finzi, Dutch former Filmmuseum deputy director Rieks Hadders and Singapore filmmaker Royston Tan.
Festival organizers said Wednesday that the event's opener -- the Argentinian movie "Lamb of God", directed by Lucia Cedron -- also will compete for the festival's Tiger Award.
"Lamb" centers on the kidnapping of an elderly man in 2002 during the economic crisis in Argentina.
The festival runs Jan. 23-Feb. 3 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Newly appointed festival director Rutger Wolfson said the competition lineup reflects "the ways of filmmaking and the filmmakers for the future."
"This edition's competition for first or second films reflects the festival's diversity in programming and features what may be a wider range than ever in style, attitude, origin or topic," he said. "Making this selection, we have been moved by the many different stories told in very different ways, taking us to the hearts and minds of characters from all over the world, from Kazakhstan, the U.S., Denmark, Ukraine, China, Greece and Chile, amongst others."
Wolfson said the festival's opener "shows the connections between very personal stories and family histories and the political, historical events of Argentina in an intelligent, controlled and, finally, emotional way."
The Tiger Awards jury is comprised of Iranian filmmaker and jury president Jafar Panahi, Russian actress-filmmaker Renata Litvinova, Locarno Film Festival deputy director Tiziana Finzi, Dutch former Filmmuseum deputy director Rieks Hadders and Singapore filmmaker Royston Tan.
- 1/10/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SINGAPORE -- Mio TV, Singapore's first mass-market IPTV platform, will be offering a lineup of high-profile local films on its VOD platform as well as exclusive TV programs, SingTel said Friday.
The lineup starts immediately with the TV premiere of Jack Neo's recent boxoffice hit "Just Follow Law", which was nominated for best original screenplay and best visual effects at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2007.
It will be followed by "Singapore Dreaming" (Best Asian Film Award at the 2007 Tokyo International Film Festival), "Truth Be Told" (Best Original Film at the 2007 Asian Film Festival) and this year's top-grossing Asian film in Singapore, Royston Tan's "881", a Golden Horse Awards nominee for best makeup and costume design.
Besides offering convenience and freedom to subscribers SingTel also is hoping to recognize the local film and entertainment industry, said Low Ka Hoe, SingTel's director of IPTV and content.
"Mio TV's video-on-demand capabilities represent unlimited potential for local filmmakers," added Lim Teck, GM of Scorpio East Entertainment, who distributes "Truth Be Told" and "Singapore Dreaming".
Mio TV will also start airing special TV content which includes Chinese-language variety shows such as "Comedy 2000", "Jack Neo Talkshow" and "Ah Nan Ge Tai Show" produced by Neo.
The lineup starts immediately with the TV premiere of Jack Neo's recent boxoffice hit "Just Follow Law", which was nominated for best original screenplay and best visual effects at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards in 2007.
It will be followed by "Singapore Dreaming" (Best Asian Film Award at the 2007 Tokyo International Film Festival), "Truth Be Told" (Best Original Film at the 2007 Asian Film Festival) and this year's top-grossing Asian film in Singapore, Royston Tan's "881", a Golden Horse Awards nominee for best makeup and costume design.
Besides offering convenience and freedom to subscribers SingTel also is hoping to recognize the local film and entertainment industry, said Low Ka Hoe, SingTel's director of IPTV and content.
"Mio TV's video-on-demand capabilities represent unlimited potential for local filmmakers," added Lim Teck, GM of Scorpio East Entertainment, who distributes "Truth Be Told" and "Singapore Dreaming".
Mio TV will also start airing special TV content which includes Chinese-language variety shows such as "Comedy 2000", "Jack Neo Talkshow" and "Ah Nan Ge Tai Show" produced by Neo.
- 12/8/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- With Eran Kolirin's The Band's Visit out of the foreign Oscar picture, Ioncinema.com predicts a four-way race between audience faves Persepolis, The Counterfeiters, 4 months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and Caramel. Spain's The Orphanage has the best chance at completing the 5 pack. That said everything else is just a formality. The final five picks will be announced on Jan. 22. The Oscar ceremony takes place Feb. 24. 2008 Foreign Oscar Long ListArgentina: Xxy (Lucia Puenzo)Australia: The Home Song Stories (Tony Ayres) Austria: The Counterfeiters (Stefan Ruzowitzky)Azerbaijan: Caucasia (Farid Gumbatov)Bangladesh: On The Wings Of Dreams (Golam Rabbany Biblob)Belgium: Ben X (Nic Balthazar) Bosnia and Herzegovina: It's Hard To Be Nice (Srdjan Vuletic)Brazil: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (Cao Hamburger)Bulgaria: Warden of the Dead (Ilian Simeonov)Canada: The Days of Darkness (Denys Arcand)Chile: Padre nuestro (Our Father) - (Rodrigo Sepulveda)China: The Knot (Yun shui
- 10/18/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
More news from the Pusan fest
Singapore director Royston Tan's latest film, "881", is a musical about two childhood friends who grow up mesmerized by the glitter and glamour of getai -- concerts on makeshift stages all over Singapore. Getai events are held to placate and entertain the spirits during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the ghosts and spirits of the departed make their annual pilgrimage back to the land of the living. Filmed in Mandarin as well as the Hokkien dialect, "881" is Tan's third film -- and his first commercial success. His first feature, the award-winning "15," is a gritty look at teenage delinquency. In addition to being the first film from Singapore invited to be in competition at the Venice Film Festival for the "Lion of the Future Award", the film earned Tan a reputation as the enfant terrible of Singapore cinema. "881", with glitzy costumes and lavish choreography, is described as "a cross between 'Dancer in the Dark' and 'Moulin Rouge.' " All the musical numbers are by Chen Jin lang, a Singapore getai songwriting legend who died in August 2006. The director spoke with The Hollywood Reporter's Janine Stein about his commercial success and his approach to filmmaking.
The Hollywood Reporter: "881" is a glitzy musical heavily rooted in a tradition not usually associated with young, cutting-edge Singapore or the Art House films you are known for. What made you choose this particular film?
Royston Tan: The film started as a joke about finding something Uniquely Singapore (the slogan of the Singapore Tourism Board's campaign). We came up with getai as an answer. The story began to take shape, and I wrote the outline in one sitting. It's time for us to appreciate the beauty of the Hokkien dialect. The next generation will lose it, and if we do, we lose a part of ourselves. I'm very concerned. The younger generation are not speaking Hokkien anymore. There are a lot of feelings and closeness when you speak in Hokkien. As a Hokkien boy, I must add that I have a special fondness for the dialect, which I think is an indispensable part of my heritage and hope young filmgoers will hear its beauty in the songs' lyrics.
THR: What would you like movie audiences to take away from "881"?
Tan: The first thing is that I never have the audience in mind when I make my films.
Singapore director Royston Tan's latest film, "881", is a musical about two childhood friends who grow up mesmerized by the glitter and glamour of getai -- concerts on makeshift stages all over Singapore. Getai events are held to placate and entertain the spirits during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the ghosts and spirits of the departed make their annual pilgrimage back to the land of the living. Filmed in Mandarin as well as the Hokkien dialect, "881" is Tan's third film -- and his first commercial success. His first feature, the award-winning "15," is a gritty look at teenage delinquency. In addition to being the first film from Singapore invited to be in competition at the Venice Film Festival for the "Lion of the Future Award", the film earned Tan a reputation as the enfant terrible of Singapore cinema. "881", with glitzy costumes and lavish choreography, is described as "a cross between 'Dancer in the Dark' and 'Moulin Rouge.' " All the musical numbers are by Chen Jin lang, a Singapore getai songwriting legend who died in August 2006. The director spoke with The Hollywood Reporter's Janine Stein about his commercial success and his approach to filmmaking.
The Hollywood Reporter: "881" is a glitzy musical heavily rooted in a tradition not usually associated with young, cutting-edge Singapore or the Art House films you are known for. What made you choose this particular film?
Royston Tan: The film started as a joke about finding something Uniquely Singapore (the slogan of the Singapore Tourism Board's campaign). We came up with getai as an answer. The story began to take shape, and I wrote the outline in one sitting. It's time for us to appreciate the beauty of the Hokkien dialect. The next generation will lose it, and if we do, we lose a part of ourselves. I'm very concerned. The younger generation are not speaking Hokkien anymore. There are a lot of feelings and closeness when you speak in Hokkien. As a Hokkien boy, I must add that I have a special fondness for the dialect, which I think is an indispensable part of my heritage and hope young filmgoers will hear its beauty in the songs' lyrics.
THR: What would you like movie audiences to take away from "881"?
Tan: The first thing is that I never have the audience in mind when I make my films.
- 10/5/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
SINGAPORE -- A record five films from Singapore will screen across sections at October's Pusan International Film Festival, the Media Development Authority of Singapore said Wednesday.
The slate includes Royston Tan's "881" and Tan Pin Pin's "Invisible City", both of which premiere internationally at Pusan.
"881", a musical about two childhood friends who grow up mesmerized by the glitter and glamour of the local "getai" stage, already has earned S$3.4 million ($2.3 million) at the Singapore boxoffice, making it this year's top-grossing Asian film. The film has been running in Singapore since August.
Tan's feature screens in the newly introduced Gala Presentation section alongside Hou Hsiao Hsien's "Flight of the Red Balloon" (Taiwan), Im Kwon Taek's "Beyond The Years" (Korea) and Lee Myung Se's "M" (Korea).
Anthony Chen's "Ah-Ma" (Grandma), which received a special mention in the Palme d'Or Short Film Award at this year's Festival de Cannes, screens in PIFF's Wide Angle-Asian Shorts 1 category.
"Invisible City", a documentary about fading parts of Singapore's history, screens in the Wide Angle-Documentary Category.
The slate includes Royston Tan's "881" and Tan Pin Pin's "Invisible City", both of which premiere internationally at Pusan.
"881", a musical about two childhood friends who grow up mesmerized by the glitter and glamour of the local "getai" stage, already has earned S$3.4 million ($2.3 million) at the Singapore boxoffice, making it this year's top-grossing Asian film. The film has been running in Singapore since August.
Tan's feature screens in the newly introduced Gala Presentation section alongside Hou Hsiao Hsien's "Flight of the Red Balloon" (Taiwan), Im Kwon Taek's "Beyond The Years" (Korea) and Lee Myung Se's "M" (Korea).
Anthony Chen's "Ah-Ma" (Grandma), which received a special mention in the Palme d'Or Short Film Award at this year's Festival de Cannes, screens in PIFF's Wide Angle-Asian Shorts 1 category.
"Invisible City", a documentary about fading parts of Singapore's history, screens in the Wide Angle-Documentary Category.
- 9/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Ioncinema.com presents: Best of Fests Tromsø International Film Festival When: January 16th to 21st, 2007 Counting Down: updateCountdownClock('January 16, 2007'); Where: Location: Tromsø, NorwayOfficial Website: http://www.tiff.no/What: Tiff is a popular film festival for our audience, and at the same time an important meeting point for Norwegian and international film industry. TIFF07 will be Tromsø's 17th international film festival. Tromsø International Film Festival had in 2006 a total admission of 44 804. This makes Tiff Norway' largest festival.Accredited: No Film Line Up:Opening NightSPANDEXMAN - Bobbie Peers, 2007Winterland - Hisham Zaman, 2006Closing NightONCE In A Lifetime - John Dower, Paul Crowder, 2005Competition ProgramBORDERPOST - Rajko Grlic , 2006Born And Bred - Pablo Trapero , 2006Chronicle Of An Escape - Isreal Adrián Caetano, 2006Colossal Youth - Pedro Costa, 2006Family Ties - Kim Tae-Yong, 2006Glue - Alexis Dos Santos, 2005Gypo - Jan Dunn, 2005Longing - Valeska Grisebach, 2006Lucy - Henner Winckler, 2006Requiem -
- 1/13/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
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