Singapore International Film Festival

The Singapore International Film Festival was set in motion in the city of Singapore in the year 1987. The International Film Festival Singapore is an annual movie event which screens approximately 300 films from over 45 countries. The film festival in Singapore also organize for workshops, exhibitions and seminars and exhibitions on filmmaking for the film students and the film industry, along with screening award winning and critically acclaimed films.

Description:

The Festival of International Films in Singapore is a first-rate event which celebrates the best of the Asian and world cinema. This festival puts a strong emphasis on regional documentaries and Singaporean short films. The emphasis is also on several famous Asian and European filmmakers.

The Singapore International Film Festival provides ample opportunity for the tourists on their Singapore travel to watch independent and non-commercial films which otherwise, would not make it to the Singapore movie bugs. These independent films include regional films and experimental genres, which gives a natural boost to the Asian filmmakers.

The Singapore International Film Festival, presently, has become one of the major festivals in Singapore. Since the year 1991, the film festival has awarded the immensely prestigious Silver Screen Awards, along with prizes for the best Asian films and Singaporean short films, best director, best actor and actress. The Singapore International Film Festival also screens various director tributes, retrospectives and themed programs every year.