‘Independent Film Making in Singapore’ by Dr Chua Lian Choon (Richard)
MDIS Blog Content School of Media and Communications advisory board member Nicholas Chee calls for more dialogue and collaboration among independent...
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Donnie Yen Is Done With Ip Man But Is Ready To Take the Next Step In His Journey
Photo credit: Shaw Organisation It’s always tearful to have to say goodbye to a well-loved character after ten long years. But...
Looking for a Shared Identity in Southeast Asian Cinema
Film Still from Sweet, Salty (2019) The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) has consistently championed Southeast Asian films, providing a space...
A First-Timer’s Impression of The Singapore International Film Festival
It was my first time attending the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) and I left it all wanting to watch more...
On #SGIFF30 and Southeast Asian Cinema – An Interview with SGIFF Programme Director Kuo Ming Jung
Photo Credit: SGIFF “During the festival, we’re just running around, lacking sleep, and eating junk food, so I try to walk...
By Women, About Women: Embracing Multi-Faceted Voices in Film
Film still from Bombay Rose (2019) From Cannes’ favourite Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) and festival-commissioned films to the...
Staying True to His Ideals – An Interview with Anurag Kashyap
Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been making waves throughout the world as a maverick of Indian cinema. From his unreleased debut...
Making It Rain in May – A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Wet Season
Wet Season has finally returned home after its tour on the international film circuit, opening the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF)...
Celebrating the Diversity of Southeast Asia – An Interview with Anucha Boonyawatana and Mouly Surya
South East Asian filmmakers Anucha Boonyawatana, Yeo Siew Hua and Mouly Surya received commissions to direct short films - Not a...
The Seven-Year Long Journey Behind UNTEACHABLE – An Interview with Director Yong Shuling and Producer Lisa Teh
Unteachable details the four-year period where local teacher Ng Meixi pilots a new programme which aims to help students in Normal...
Staff Picks: What We’re Catching at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival
Film still from Nina Wu (2019) Time flies and the end of 2019 is upon us! So is one of the...
Transcending Regional Boundaries at the 56th Golden Horse Awards
Film still from Wet Season (2019) The 56th Golden Horse Film Festival is currently underway and will lead up to the...