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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. Founded in 1987 |
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}} 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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{{main|List of Singapore International Film Festival awards}} |
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Introduced in 1991, the Silver Screen Awards is an annual event. |
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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. |
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== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.sgiff.com/ About SGIFF] |
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{{Silver Screen Awards for Best Film}} |
{{Silver Screen Awards for Best Film}} |
Revision as of 07:31, 9 October 2023
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
Introduced in 1991, the Silver Screen Awards is an annual event.
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.
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".
- ^ "Cities of Last Things".
- ^ "2016: SGIFF 27 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "Festival 2017 - Singapore International Film Festival".
- ^ "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.