The Projector to host a month-long celebration of local cinema and filmmakers
In case you missed it, The Projector will return to its original home at Golden Mile Tower this August. But the good news doesn't stop there – the beloved cinema will be screening 10 compelling films, both created and handpicked by five acclaimed local directors: Calleen Koh, He Shuming, Kirsten Tan, K. Rajagopal and Quen Wong.
For the uninitiated, Calleen Koh is a BAFTA-nominated animator and SXSW award-winner, while He Shuming, a rising talent, is known for his emotionally rich short films. Kirsten Tan took home the coveted Screenwriting Award at Sundance, while K. Rajagopal's work has been featured in the Critics' Week lineup at the Cannes Film Festival. Rounding out the list is Quen Wong, who won the Audience Choice Award at the Singapore International Film Festival. They will each screen a double bill of personal favourites and their own work.
Expect a line-up of bold, thought-provoking and rarely screened titles, complete with director intros and Q&As. It's a rare chance to see both classic and contemporary cinema through the eyes of the very people shaping Singapore's film scene.
Here is the screening schedule:
Rajagopal:
August 17: Naked (1993) by Mike Leigh (includes an introductory speech by the director)
August 24: A Yellow Bird (2016)
Who Wong:
August 31 and September 6: He's a Woman, She's a Man (1994) by Peter Chan
He Shuming:
August 29 and September 5: Matinee at Three (2024) and Volver (2006) by Pedro Almodóvar (includes an introductory speech by the director on August 29)
Kirsten Tan:
Calleen Koh:
August 10 and 23: My Wonderful Life (2024) and Perfect Blue (1997) by Satoshi Kon
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