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The '''Singapore International Film Festival''' ('''SGIFF''') ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 新加坡国际电影节) is the longest-running [[film festival]] in Singapore |
The '''Singapore International Film Festival''' ('''SGIFF''') ([[Simplified Chinese|Chinese]]: 新加坡国际电影节) is the longest-running [[film festival]] in Singapore, founded in 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/asia/angels-wear-white-open-singapore-film-festival-1202591823/|title='Angels Wear White' to Open Singapore Film Festival|first=Patrick|last=Frater|date=17 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/golden-horse-nominated-thriller-angels-wear-white-to-open-the-singapore|title=Golden Horse-nominated thriller Angels Wear White to open the Singapore International Film Festival|last=hermesauto|date=17 October 2017}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Originally launched to give local audiences an opportunity to watch [[Independent film|independent]] and non-commercial films, the festival is now recognized worldwide by [[film critics]] for its focus on Asian filmmakers and promotion of Southeast Asian films. |
Originally launched to give local audiences an opportunity to watch [[Independent film|independent]] and non-commercial films, the festival is now recognized worldwide by [[film critics]]{{cn|date=October 2023}} for its focus on Asian filmmakers and promotion of Southeast Asian films. |
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SGIFF is committed to nurturing and championing homegrown talents, and to new discoveries in the art of filmmaking. Its festivities bring to this city a vibrant film culture and a deeper appreciation of its [[Cinematography|cinematic]] cultural life. The event serves as a catalyst to arouse the widest public interest in the arts, encouraging artistic dialogue and creative discovery. SGIFF is devoted to giving thousands of film lovers around the region direct access to the world’s most inspired films. |
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Featuring overseas and local artists in an eclectic array of world and [[Asian cinema]], the event aims to open up new perspectives, make new connections and reach out to over 100,000 participants over an 11-day period. Audiences will enjoy a plethora of activities including film screenings, master classes, fringe events, discussions and awards ceremonies. The possibilities for creative interaction and the resulting exceptional synergies between the film market and other disciplines defines the Singapore International Film Festival. |
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|1st ||1987 || ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]''<br>by [[Jean-Jacques Annaud]]||''[[The Mission (1986 film)|The Mission]]''<br>by [[Roland Joffé]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1987-sgiff-1/|title=1987: SGIFF 1 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|1st ||1987 || ''[[The Name of the Rose (film)|The Name of the Rose]]''<br>by [[Jean-Jacques Annaud]]||''[[The Mission (1986 film)|The Mission]]''<br>by [[Roland Joffé]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1987-sgiff-1/|title=1987: SGIFF 1 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|2nd||1989 || ''[[The Glass Menagerie (1987 film)|The Glass Menagerie]]''<br>by [[Paul Newman]]||''[[Testimony (1988 film)|Testimony]]''<br>by [[Tony Palmer]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1989-sgiff-2/|title=1989: SGIFF 2 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|2nd||1989 || ''[[The Glass Menagerie (1987 film)|The Glass Menagerie]]''<br>by [[Paul Newman]]||''[[Testimony (1988 film)|Testimony]]''<br>by [[Tony Palmer (director)|Tony Palmer]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1989-sgiff-2/|title=1989: SGIFF 2 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|3rd||1990 || ''[[The Children (1990 film)|The Children]]''<br>by [[Tony Palmer]]||''[[Blue Steel (1990 film)|Blue Steel]]''<br>by [[Kathryn Bigelow]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1990-sgiff-3/|title=1990: SGIFF 3 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|3rd||1990 || ''[[The Children (1990 film)|The Children]]''<br>by [[Tony Palmer (director)|Tony Palmer]]||''[[Blue Steel (1990 film)|Blue Steel]]''<br>by [[Kathryn Bigelow]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1990-sgiff-3/|title=1990: SGIFF 3 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|4th||1991 || ''[[Cyrano de Bergerac (1990 film)|Cyrano de Bergerac]]''<br>by [[Jean-Paul Rappeneau]]||''[[Dreams (1990 film)|Dreams]]''<br>by [[Akira Kurosawa]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1991-sgiff-4/|title=1991: SGIFF 4 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|4th||1991 || ''[[Cyrano de Bergerac (1990 film)|Cyrano de Bergerac]]''<br>by [[Jean-Paul Rappeneau]]||''[[Dreams (1990 film)|Dreams]]''<br>by [[Akira Kurosawa]]||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/1991-sgiff-4/|title=1991: SGIFF 4 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|25th||2014 || ''[[Unlucky Plaza]]''<br>by [[Ken Kwek]]||''In the Absence of the Sun''<br>by Lucky Kuswandi||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/2014-sgiff-25/|title=2014: SGIFF 25 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|25th||2014 || ''[[Unlucky Plaza]]''<br>by [[Ken Kwek]]||''In the Absence of the Sun''<br>by Lucky Kuswandi||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/2014-sgiff-25/|title=2014: SGIFF 25 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|26th||2015 || ''[[Panay (film)|Panay]]''<br>by Cheng Yu-chieh ||{{n/a}} || <ref>{{cite web|url= https://sgiff.com/past-edition/2015-26/ |title= 2015: SGIFF 26 |work= Singapore International Film Festival |access-date= October 26, 2023 |archive-date= October 26, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231026101403/https://sgiff.com/past-edition/2015-26/ |url-status=live}}<br />{{cite web|url= https://www.screendaily.com/indias-the-fourth-direction-takes-top-award-at-singapore-fest/5097669.article |title= India's 'The Fourth Direction' takes top award at Singapore fest |first= Silvia |last=Wong |work= [[Screen International]] |date= 7 December 2015 |access-date= October 26, 2023 |archive-date= October 26, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231026101854/https://www.screendaily.com/indias-the-fourth-direction-takes-top-award-at-singapore-fest/5097669.article |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|26th||2015 || ''[[Panay (film)|Panay]]''<br>by Cheng Yu-chieh ||{{n/a}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sgiff.com/browse-all-films/cities-of-last-things/|title=Cities of Last Things}}</ref> |
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|27th||2016 || ''[[Interchange (film)|Interchange]]''<br>by Dain Iskandar Said ||{{n/a}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/2016-sgiff-27/|title=2016: SGIFF 27 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|27th||2016 || ''[[Interchange (film)|Interchange]]''<br>by Dain Iskandar Said ||{{n/a}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-editions/2016-sgiff-27/|title=2016: SGIFF 27 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|28th||2017 || ''[[Angels Wear White]]''<br>by [[Vivian Qu]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite web|url= |
|28th||2017 || ''[[Angels Wear White]]''<br>by [[Vivian Qu]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite web|url= https://sgiff.com/past-edition/2017-28/ |title= 2017: SGIFF 28 |work= [[Singapore International Film Festival]] |access-date= October 13, 2023 |archive-date= October 13, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231013181552/https://sgiff.com/past-edition/2017-28/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|29th||2018 || ''[[Cities of Last Things]]''<br>by [[Ho Wi Ding]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-2018/|title=Festival 2018 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
|29th||2018 || ''[[Cities of Last Things]]''<br>by [[Ho Wi Ding]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sgiff.com/festival-2018/|title=Festival 2018 - Singapore International Film Festival}}</ref> |
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|33rd||2022 || ''[[Assault (2022 film)|Assault]]''<br>by [[Adilkhan Yerzhanov]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lui |first1=John |title=SGIFF 2022 to open with Kazakh film, Ken Kwek’s banned #LookAtMe still part of festival programme |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/sgiff-2022-to-open-with-kazakh-film-ken-kwek-s-banned-lookatme-still-part-of-festival-programme |access-date=4 January 2023 |work=The Straits Times |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings |date=26 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
|33rd||2022 || ''[[Assault (2022 film)|Assault]]''<br>by [[Adilkhan Yerzhanov]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lui |first1=John |title=SGIFF 2022 to open with Kazakh film, Ken Kwek’s banned #LookAtMe still part of festival programme |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/sgiff-2022-to-open-with-kazakh-film-ken-kwek-s-banned-lookatme-still-part-of-festival-programme |access-date=4 January 2023 |work=The Straits Times |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings |date=26 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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|34th||2023 || ''[[Tiger Stripes (film)|Tiger Stripes]]'' by [[Amanda Nell Eu]]|| {{n/a}}||<ref name="awards:sd">{{cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/singapore-film-festival-unveils-2023-lineup-honorary-award-for-fan-bingbing/5187292.article |title=Singapore film festival unveils 2023 lineup, honorary award for Fan Bingbing|first= Michael |last= Rosser |date=October 26, 2023 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=[[ScreenDaily]]|language=en}}</ref> |
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{{main|List of Singapore International Film Festival awards}} |
{{main|List of Singapore International Film Festival awards}} |
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The Silver Screen Awards Competition was introduced in 1991 to encourage advances in Asian film-making standards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Singapore International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Award for Best Film (Singapore Short Film) |url=https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1165507 |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=www.roots.gov.sg}}</ref> Every year, a selection of Asian feature and short films take part in the competition. In 2014, the Southeast Asian Short Film category was introduced, replacing the Singapore Short Film category. The first Southeast Asian Film Lab was introduced in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brzeski |first=Patrick |date=2014-07-15 |title=Singapore Film Fest to Launch Southeast Asian Film Lab |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/singapore-film-fest-launch-southeast-718581/ |access-date=2023-12-22 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The Singapore International Film Festival is credited for the discovery and promotion of the most renowned Singaporean [[Film-maker|filmmaker]]s who are recognized globally today. Introduced in 1991, the Silver Screen Awards is an annual event that celebrates excellence in Singapore and Asian cinema. |
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The Silver Screen Awards features the Asian Feature Film Competition which awards the Best Film, Best Director, Best Performance, Best Cinematography and the [[NETPAC Award]] for the Critic's Prize. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.sgiff.com/ About SGIFF] |
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Revision as of 20:18, 6 April 2024
Location | Singapore |
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Founded | 1987 |
Awards | Silver Screen Awards |
Website | sgiff |
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) (Chinese: 新加坡国际电影节) is the longest-running film festival in Singapore, founded in 1987.[1][2]
History
Originally launched to give local audiences an opportunity to watch independent and non-commercial films, the festival is now recognized worldwide by film critics[citation needed] for its focus on Asian filmmakers and promotion of Southeast Asian films.
Awards
The Silver Screen Awards Competition was introduced in 1991 to encourage advances in Asian film-making standards.[37] Every year, a selection of Asian feature and short films take part in the competition. In 2014, the Southeast Asian Short Film category was introduced, replacing the Singapore Short Film category. The first Southeast Asian Film Lab was introduced in 2015.[38]
References
- ^ Frater, Patrick (17 October 2017). "'Angels Wear White' to Open Singapore Film Festival".
- ^ hermesauto (17 October 2017). "Golden Horse-nominated thriller Angels Wear White to open the Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1987: SGIFF 1 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1989: SGIFF 2 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1990: SGIFF 3 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1991: SGIFF 4 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1992: SGIFF 5 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1993: SGIFF 6 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1994: SGIFF 7 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1995: SGIFF 8 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1996: SGIFF 9 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1997: SGIFF 10 - Singapore International Film Festival". Archived from the original on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
- ^ "1998: SGIFF 11 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "1999: SGIFF 12 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2000: SGIFF 13 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2001: SGIFF 14 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2002: SGIFF 15 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2003: SGIFF 16 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2004: SGIFF 17 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2005: SGIFF 18 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2006: SGIFF 19 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2007: SGIFF 20 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2008: SGIFF 21 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2009: SGIFF 22 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2010: SGIFF 23 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2011: SGIFF 24 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2014: SGIFF 25 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2015: SGIFF 26". Singapore International Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
Wong, Silvia (7 December 2015). "India's 'The Fourth Direction' takes top award at Singapore fest". Screen International. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023. - ^ "2016: SGIFF 27 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "2017: SGIFF 28". Singapore International Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 13, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Festival 2018 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ Frater, Patrick (22 October 2019). "Singapore Festival to Focus on Asian Excellence for 30th Edition". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (5 November 2020). "Singapore Festival Unveils Lineup for Hybrid Edition". Variety. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Past Edition – 2021 - SGIFF 2022". sgiff.com. 13 November 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ Lui, John (26 October 2022). "SGIFF 2022 to open with Kazakh film, Ken Kwek's banned #LookAtMe still part of festival programme". The Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (October 26, 2023). "Singapore film festival unveils 2023 lineup, honorary award for Fan Bingbing". ScreenDaily. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Singapore International Film Festival's Silver Screen Award for Best Film (Singapore Short Film)". www.roots.gov.sg. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (2014-07-15). "Singapore Film Fest to Launch Southeast Asian Film Lab". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-22.