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AsiaOne
13 hours ago
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Daily roundup: Inaugural Golden Singa Awards, organised by Dasmond Koh for international Chinese films, to be held on Dec 1 — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Inaugural Golden Singa Awards, organised by Dasmond Koh for international Chinese films, to be held on Dec 1 Local entertainment company NoonTalk Media is organising the first Golden Singa Awards to be presented in Singapore in December... » READ MORE 2. BYD by JC opens new experience centre at Teban Gardens BYD by JC, the latest authorised dealer of Singapore's best-selling car brand BYD, has opened its new experience centre at Teban Gardens. The new facility was officially opened on June 21, and is located at 30 Teban Gardens Crescent... » READ MORE 3. 'No personality': UK woman criticises Singapore for lack of heritage A woman in the UK recently shared a negative travel experience on her travel to Singapore and said that she would not want to revisit, sparking discussions among netizens... » READ MORE 4. Ferlyn Wong had emergency eye surgery after incident on set of new drama Local actress Ferlyn Wong had a health scare when she woke up one morning in early December last year and couldn't open her eyes... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
14 hours ago
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Inaugural Golden Singa Awards, organised by Dasmond Koh for international Chinese films, to be held on Dec 1, Entertainment News
Local entertainment company NoonTalk Media is organising the first Golden Singa Awards to be presented in Singapore in December. The international film awards ceremony aims to bring together filmmakers to recognise and celebrate Chinese-language cinema. At the press conference yesterday (June 23), NoonTalk Media CEO Dasmond Koh said: "We believe that in the Chinese film market nowadays, there aren't many award ceremonies that are open to outside the region. With that in mind, we hope to make Singapore an international stage for all Chinese-language films to participate in." The 52-year-old shared that apart from the Golden Horse Awards held in Taiwan, other Chinese-language film awards such as the Hong Kong Film Awards and China's Hundred Flowers Awards and Golden Rooster Awards are country-specific, which leaves a gap for international filmmakers. At the Golden Horse Awards in 2018, Taiwanese film director Fu Yue said in her winning speech after receiving Best Documentary that she hoped Taiwan would be recognised as "independent". Her speech sparked outrage among China filmmakers and celebrities — as China regards Taiwan as part of their territory — and triggered an official snub of the ceremony from the following year. According to a report by Taipei Times in 2021, China's national film board had ordered directors and actors to boycott the event. Several Hong Kong films also reportedly dropped out of the awards under pressure from Beijing. Since then, mainstream Chinese filmmakers steered clear of the Golden Horse Awards for fear of repercussions. About the upcoming Golden Singa Awards, Dasmond added: "We hope that within five years, with the awards ceremony held annually, we will be able to let it develop into the most prominent and trusted awards ceremony in the Asia Pacific region." Dasmond told AsiaOne that Singapore is the ideal location to host the international film awards as it provides a neutral ground. Furthermore, he hoped that the event would "spur the adrenaline rush" for local filmmakers to excel and create opportunities for them to participate in the awards as well. However, he also said: "We had discussed and know that it might be a little bit difficult for local productions to emerge as winners for a lot of categories. We should be seeing quite a bit of overseas artistes and nominees running for the awards." 22 awards categories to be presented, calls for submissions now open The Golden Singa Awards will be presented on Dec 1 at Capitol Theatre in conjunction with the Infocomm Media Development Authority's (IMDA) Singapore Media Festival. Ng Tse Meng, Honorary Chairman of RuiFeng Wealth Management Pte Ltd, invested in the event. The awards committee comprises industry veterans including producer and founder of film company Xue Zhe Ying Shi (Scholar Films) Tsai Sung-lin and his wife Lu Meihui. They had distributed and invested in films such as Farewell My Concubine (1993), Ashes of Time (1994), A Chinese Odyssey (1995) and In The Mood for Love (2000). There will be 22 award categories: Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor, Best Male Supporting Actor, Best Female Supporting Actor, Best Rising Star, Best Director of Photography, Best Animated Film, Best Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound Effects, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Action Design, Best Asian Feature Film (Non-Chinese), Most Popular Feature Film, Most Popular Male Actor and Most Popular Female Actor. To qualify, the film must run for at least 60 minutes and be screened in cinemas between Jan 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. The international call for submissions is now open at . The jury panel, which will comprise nine to 11 international industry representatives including award-winning filmmakers, producers, actors, musicians and costume designers, will be finalised in July. The preliminary jury will evaluate and shortlist submissions for nomination in September and nominees will be announced in October. In November, the final jury will evaluate and decide on the winners. Local jeweller Risis is the official trophy partner for the awards and will be designing and crafting trophies for the ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 许振荣 Dasmond Koh (@dasmondkoh) [[nid:719279]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
CNA
18 hours ago
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- CNA
New international Chinese film awards announced, to be held in Singapore in December
Singapore-based media company, NoonTalk Media, has announced a new annual international film awards ceremony to be held in Singapore that focuses on Chinese-language films from the region. Announced at a press briefing on Monday (Jun 23), the inaugural Golden Singa Awards is slated to take place on Dec 1, 2025 in conjunction with the Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). The Golden Singa Awards aims to establish itself as the region's leading cultural and entertainment event within the next five years, positioning itself alongside Asia's most prestigious film honours, including China's Hundred Flowers and Golden Rooster Awards, the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, and the Hong Kong Film Awards. 'The Awards will serve as a high-profile platform to showcase cinematic excellence, honour outstanding talent and foster cross-border creative exchange," said Dasmond Koh, chief executive officer of NoonTalk Media, who will also serve as the chairman of the Golden Singa Awards committee. Koh added: "As a Singapore-based initiative, it also reflects our company's broader strategy to elevate brand visibility and expand our presence in the Chinese media and entertainment landscape." Award categories include best feature film, best director, best male and female actor and supporting actors, best screenplay and best art direction, among others. The film awards ceremony will utilise a dual-track participation system combining open registration and targeted invitations. The Golden Singa Awards is subject to the execution of definitive agreements between NoonTalk and Ng Tse Meng, honorary chairman of Ruifeng Wealth Management Pte Ltd. Industry veterans onboard the project include Tsai Sung-lin, a key figure in the development of the film industries in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China, who is an organising committee advisor. The founder of f
Yahoo
a day ago
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Singapore to Host Inaugural International Chinese Film Awards This December
An annual international Chinese film award initiated by Singapore, the Golden Singa Awards is set to emerge as the region's foremost cultural and entertainment platform within the next five years. The Golden Singa Awards will take place in December 2025, in conjunction with the Singapore Media Festival, which is hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). SINGAPORE, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NoonTalk Media Limited ("NoonTalk Media"), a Singapore-based media entertainment company specialising in artiste and talent management, multimedia, film and drama production, as well as event conceptualisation and management, is pleased to announce the inaugural launch of an international Chinese film award – Golden Singa Awards. Organised by NoonTalk Media, the Golden Singa Awards will be, subject to the execution of definitive agreements, backed by Mr Ng Tse Meng, Honorary Chairman of RuiFeng Wealth Management Pte Ltd. This strategic collaboration has been instrumental in advancing the development of the awards event, which will take place on December 1, 2025 in conjunction with the Singapore Media Festival – an annual event hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) between late November and early December. Mr Dasmond Koh, Chief Executive Officer of NoonTalk Media cum Chairman of the Golden Singa Awards Committee says, "As a Singapore-owned media company, the launch of the Golden Singa Awards marks a significant milestone in our strategic growth — representing our first foray into staging an international event. The timing is especially meaningful, as the inaugural edition coincides with SG60, a national milestone that reflects Singapore's journey and growing stature as a global city." "The Awards will serve as a high-profile platform to showcase cinematic excellence, honour outstanding talent and foster cross-border creative exchange. As a Singapore-based initiative, it also reflects our company's broader strategy to elevate brand visibility and expand our presence in the Chinese media and entertainment landscape. "Beyond the accolades and red carpets, the Golden Singa Awards will reinforce Singapore's reputation as a trusted host for world-class events. It will amplify our nation's international profile, enhancing its appeal as a premier destination for tourism, lifestyle, media and the arts," adds Dasmond. Mr Vincent Zhou, Vice Chairman of the Golden Singa Awards Committee adds, "Chinese-language cinema, with its rich cultural depth and rising global influence, deserves a dedicated platform to inspire cross-market collaboration. As an international hub with strong Chinese cultural roots, Singapore is ideally positioned to be a strategic center for the Chinese film industry — a vision shared by V Picture and NoonTalk Media. The Golden Singa Awards aims to spotlight filmmakers across Asia, elevate Chinese cinema globally and strengthen Singapore's role as a regional media and creative hub." Establishing itself among Asia's most prestigious film honours — including Mainland China's Hundred Flowers and Golden Rooster Awards, Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong's Hong Kong Film Awards — the Golden Singa Awards is set to emerge as the region's foremost cultural and entertainment platform within the next five years. Industry veterans on board the Golden Singa Awards include Mr Tsai Sung-lin, a key figure behind the growth of the film industries in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China, who serves as Organising Committee Advisor. Mr Tsai is the founder of the film company "xué zhě yǐng yè" and has been responsible for numerous box office successes, contributing to internationally acclaimed films such as A Chinese Odyssey, In the Mood for Love , Ashes of Time and Farewell My Concubine. Committed to champion homegrown brands, NoonTalk Media is proud to partner with RISIS as the Official Trophy Partner for the Golden Singa Awards. Renowned for its mastery of 24K Swiss Gold and precision craftsmanship, RISIS lends its artistic finesse and technical expertise to the creation of a bespoke trophy that reflects the prestige and spirit of the Awards. Founded in Singapore and acclaimed globally, RISIS brings a sense of authenticity and national pride to this distinguished celebration of regional cinematic brilliance. Building on this commitment, NoonTalk Media is also pleased to have Allen & Gledhill LLP, a distinguished Singaporean law firm with a notable presence in the Southeast Asian region, as the Official Legal Advisor. It is a top-tier award-winning law firm, with its Partners consistently recognised internationally for excellence in their respective fields. About NoonTalk Media NoonTalk Media Limited is a Singapore-based media entertainment company that specialises in artiste and talent management, multimedia, film and drama production, as well as event conceptualisation and management. The Company aims to be Singapore's leading media and entertainment platform in creating quality entertainment content and to inspire a vibrant media landscape in Singapore, with a particular niche in Chinese-language media productions. The Company taps on its comprehensive suite of service offerings to be a one-stop provider of high-quality, bespoke events and entertainment solutions that can be adapted to suit the demands of its clients. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Noontalk Media Limited Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
