Sinema is proud to announce that we are one of the venue partners of the 23rd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF), which will take place from 15 to 24 April, 2010.
It will screen close to 200 films from over 36 countries.
This week alone marks the premiere of two local films going head to head with each other for the box office crown, amid a Hollywood heavyweight with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland probably walking away with the prize.
Catch The End of the Line, the world’s first major feature documentary film revealing the devastating impact of overfishing on the oceans directed by Rupert Murray.
Brought to you by WWF, the film explores the effects of our global love affair with fish as a source of food, including the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought about by increasing demand for sushi, and the profound implications of a future world with no fish.
2004 | Documentary | Canada | English | 145 min | PG | $5
Director: Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott
Premieres February 2010 at Sinema Old School
2008 | Comedy | USA | English | 98 min | M18 | $10
Director: Amyn Kaderali
Premieres 16th December 2009 at Sinema Old School
2008 | Documentary | USA | English | 75 min | NC16 | $10
Director: Derek Shimoda
Premieres 3rd December 2009 at Sinema Old School
What Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You a Stronger Filmmaker.
You’ve got to admit, anyone who has the courage to partake in the film production business in these times of economic paranoia. ‘Blood Ties’ is a debut film directed by the newest kid on the film block, Chai Yee Wei. While kudos and pats on back give the support, anyone who has made a film will have to be objective and accept the other side of the coin. Only then can all improve. … Continue Reading
You might have missed it, but one notable entry from Singapore made it into the 66th Venice Film Festival earlier this month: the medium length film Earth by visual artist/director Ho Tzu Nyen, which premiered on September 5th as part of the Corto Cortissimo section. … Continue Reading
In 2008, SIFF successfully introduced a new section to its programming, called Singapore Panorama. That year, local film production was at a peak and there really was a lot to show. Going into its second year, the test was now whether there is enough substance to justify such special selection, or whether it amounts to little more than filling. Since numbers aren’t too important and short film making is well alive in Singapore by good tradition, to throw in more shorts in two out-of-competition packages seemed an obvious enough choice. Here is an evaluation of the second bonus programme: Panorama Shorts 2. … Continue Reading
Sinema is proud to announce that we are one of the venue partners of the 23rd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF), which will take place from 15 to 24 April, 2010.
It will screen close to 200 films from over 36 countries.
“Oh my WORD! It’s Open House!”
Word of the Actor is opening their doors to Actors & Directors who are curious about what goes on during their Scene Work sessions.
For one day only, on 17 MARCH (WED), 7 – 10p.m., at Sinema Old School (Theatre Space), come and experience Word!
This week alone marks the premiere of two local films going head to head with each other for the box office crown, amid a Hollywood heavyweight with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland probably walking away with the prize.
This week alone marks the premiere of two local films going head to head with each other for the box office crown, amid a Hollywood heavyweight with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland probably walking away with the prize.
The Panasonic Digital Film Fiesta runs for two days, starting tonight at 8pm, so don’t miss it! This is Andy Chung’s interview for his film, Grieving Conscience.
Catch Grieving Conscience, and more, during the Panasonic DFF screenings on the 24th and 25th of February.
