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CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025
CNA938 Rewind I n 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC's Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: 'Savages', 'A Crack in the Mountain' and 'Future Council'. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates. CNA938 Rewind - Love our Planet - EC Environmental Film Festival 2025 I n 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where film fans can go to attend the Singapore Environment Council or SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day screening event that seeks to engage individuals and communities to become stewards of the planet. Organised by SEC in partnership with the Singapore Film Society, SEC's Executive Director Cheang Kok Chung, will highlight the chosen films: 'Savages', 'A Crack in the Mountain' and 'Future Council'. All will be screened at Golden Village Suntec City. Cheang will also reveal where proceeds from the ticket sales will go and why all movie ticket sales are eligible for tax rebates. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - Bhumi — A Bold, New & Inclusive Dance-Theatre Production In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about an inclusive dance-theatre production, 'Bhumi', staged by Maya Dance Theatre and the Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC). 'Bhumi' is performed by artists with disabilities from Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia - featuring original choreography, poetry, and music. Kavitha, Jiaying and Shahrin - the various creatives involved in 'Bhumi' - will explain why it's more than just a performance; it is a call to action, and a moving celebration of difference, courage, and connection. 29 mins CNA938 Rewind - Back to the Future: Travel back in time at ' SG Edition' In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founders, curators & creators of the immersive music and pop culture experience: 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition' now happening at GastroBeats, one of Singapore's largest food and music festivals. Andrea Poh and Ng Yong Thong, co-founders of AJX Collective – a Made in SG creative incubator for immersive experiences – describe what it's like going through 'Rewind, Replay, Remix: SG Edition', comprising three zones that celebrate the songs that shaped generations of Singaporeans - from the 1950s until today, even beyond. 34 mins CNA938 Rewind - More innovation and collaboration needed to sustain Singapore's farm businesses Singapore has actively worked to increase agricultural production and create a safety net for our nation in the event of a food supply chain disruption. But, high local produce costs for consumers have led farmers to look at new ways to appeal to buyers and ensure business survival. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Grace Lim, CEO, Urban Farming Partners. She runs GroGrace, a local urban farm that cultivates 14 varieties of vegetables. 12 mins
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Film picks: John Lui recommended the Italian Film Festival, The Wedding Banquet and Walking With Dinosaurs
23rd Italian Film Festival The 2025 slate of films marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore, and covers the genres of fiction, documentary and animation. The Italian Film Festival is organised by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore in collaboration with The Projector and the Singapore Film Society. The historical drama Vermiglio (2024, NC16, 119 minutes, screens on June 15, 4.30pm) is set in 1944. With the war drawing to a close, a stranger appears in the mountain village of the film's title, located high in the Italian Alps. He is Pietro (Giuseppe De Domenico), a deserter from the south of the coun try. He and Lucia (Martina Scrinzi), the eldest daughter of a local teacher, fall in love. Their relationship will transform the lives of those around them as more of Pietro's past comes to light. Film-maker Maura Delpero drew on her family's history to shape the story by returning to her family home to interview aunts and other villagers. The film won the Grand Jury Prize of the Silver Lion at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, and was selected as Italy's entry to the Best International Feature Film section of the 2025 Academy Awards. Where: The Projector at Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road MRT: Somerset When: June 7 to 22, various times Admission: $16.50 standard, with concessions for students, seniors, Singapore Film Society members and others Info: The Wedding Banquet (R21) 103 minutes, limited screenings at The Projector at Cineleisure from May 30 (From left) Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Han Gi-chan and Bowen Yang in The Wedding Banquet. PHOTO: UNIVERSAL PICTURES This remake of Lee Ang's 1993 film of the same name kicks off The Projector's Pink Screen season of films with an LGBTQ+ theme. The story follows Angela (Kelly Marie Tran), who lives with her partner Lee (Lily Gladstone) in Seattle. They are trying for a baby through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), but are running short of funds. Angela's best friend Chris (Bowen Yang) is worried that his partner Min (Han Gi-chan), a student from South Korea and the scion of a wealthy family, will be forced to leave once his visa expires. Angela's mother May (Joan Chen) is an ally, but Min's grandmother Ja-young (Youn Yuh-jung) is unlikely to support her grandson's relationship. A plan is born: Min and Angela will marry for the sake of his residency in the US. In return, Min will pay for Lee's IVF treatments. Chaos and comedy follow when Ja-young announces a visit. A review in The New Yorker magazine asks: 'In an era of wider LGBTQ+ acceptance, how do you fashion a romantic comedy predicated on the deceptions of the closet? Korean-American director and co-writer Andrew Ahn answers that question with the knowledge that acceptance brings pointed complications of its own. It's the warmth of Gladstone's presence that endows this remake with a whisper of something new.' The May 30 premiere is a fund-raiser for Proud Spaces, a community centre dedicated to building belonging for queer folks and allies in Singapore. Among the post-show events are fake weddings and a festival opening party at the No Spoilers lounge from 10.30pm to 12.30am. Walking With Dinosaurs A close-up of a Tyrannosaurus rex as it emerges from the forest in the BBC series Walking With Dinosaurs. PHOTO: BBC When the original series was released in 1999, its realistic computer-generated creatures caused a sensation. Narrated by actor and film-maker Kenneth Branagh, it spawned a new genre of documentary that used digital images to recreate animals from Earth's past. The six-part reboot from BBC Studios updates the science with more recent findings about the way the creatures lived, hunted, fought and died using state-of-the-art visual effects, with narration provided by Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Bertie Carvel. The series is available to stream on BBC Player. It will also be on the BBC Earth channel ( StarHub TV Channel 407 and Singtel TV Channel 203 ), Sundays at 8pm, from June 1. On July 5, from 5pm, families are invited to take along their picnic mats to the BBC Earth Screening Festival at Gardens by the Bay, with this series as the featured title. Entry is free at the event, held at the Supertree Grove. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Independent Singapore
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
SEC Environmental Film Festival returns to inspire action through storytelling
Courtesy of SEC EFF press release SINGAPORE: The SEC Environmental Film Festival, a three-day celebration of compelling storytelling with a purpose, is returning to Singapore from June 5 to 7. The festival features a number of powerful films that address the pressing environmental issues that our planet is currently facing, with the goal of sparking discussion and motivating action. Courtesy of press release So, the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) has teamed up with the Singapore Film Society to put this festival together. It's not just about watching movies, though; it's like a push to get everyone involved. They're hoping to teach us stuff, get us thinking, and basically help us all become people who really take care of our Earth. The festival's proceeds will support SEC's educational outreach initiatives, which foster the next generation of ecologically conscious individuals and encourage sustainable lifestyle choices at a young age. Since the SEC is a registered charity, tax refunds are available for all movie ticket sales. There is more to the SEC Environmental Film Festival than just an occasion. It's a call to action. Fill out the Google Forms linked in the table below, where you will see a UEN number to make a payment to the SEC. Save your receipt, and SEC will record your form submission as confirmation for your ticket. Tickets are free seating. Please arrive early for the best seats. SEC will be giving out the tickets at the registration counter 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Participants may email the Singapore Film Society at: [email protected] for any queries. Film Schedule Date & Time: June 5, 2025, Thursday, 7 p.m. (Registration & Reception begin at 6:00 p.m.) Film: Savages Venue: Golden Village, Suntec City Tickets here: SAVAGES Ticketing Form At the edge of a tropical forest, Keria is given a baby orangutan that has been rescued from the plantation where her father works. At the same time, her young cousin Selaï has come to live with them, seeking refuge from the conflict between his nomadic family and the logging companies. Together, Keria, Selaï, and the little ape will battle the destruction of their ancestral forest home, now under greater threat than ever. But for Keria, the fight will also allow her to discover the truth of her own origins. See also Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell dies at 29 Savages delicately explores the consequences that deforestation has on our environment. Set in modern-day Borneo, the animation film by Oscar-nominated Director Claude Barras, entertains and also raises important insights on the ecosystem. Date & Time: June 6, 2025, Friday, 7 p.m. Film: A Crack in The Mountain Venue: Golden Village, Suntec City Tickets here: A CRACK IN THE MOUNTAIN Ticketing Form Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam lies the magnificent Hang Son Doong, which translates as 'mountain river cave'. It is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular natural beauty. In 2014, Hang Son Doong's future was thrown into doubt when plans were announced to build a cable car into the cave. With many arguing that this would destroy the cave's delicate ecosystem and the local community divided over the benefits this development would bring, the film follows those caught up in the unfolding events. The tourism industry is one of the most important economic activities for any country. But how do we negotiate what we forgo for environmental degradation for economic needs? This documentary raises important questions we need to ask ourselves about the Date & Time: June 7, 2025, Saturday, 7 p.m. Film: Future Council Venue: Golden Village, Suntec City Tickets here: FUTURE COUNCIL Ticketing Form Damon Gameau takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to meet with powerful leaders and find solutions to our greatest ecological challenges. This is a coming-of-age journey that dares to imagine a brighter future. We always mention that we need to conserve the environment for the future generation, and how do we actively involve them in important decision-making for environmental considerations? Future Council may provide directions on how we can work hand in hand with future generations to find meaningful ways to tackle environmental issues.
Independent Singapore
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Animation Nation collaborates with DreamWorks Channel for first-ever Short Film Award 2025
SINGAPORE: For the upcoming 2025 ANSEA Awards, Animation Nation, a festival of animation works organised by the Singapore Film Society, has announced a short film category, in collaboration with DreamWorks channel. Courtesy of press release 1 by giving them a forum to express their creativity through animation. This competition invites aspiring and professional filmmakers from ASEAN member states to submit two-minute original short films, along with a 100-word synopsis, exploring the theme of 'family.' Screening chances The winners will get to enjoy screening chances and three virtual mentorship sessions with a DreamWorks animator, among other amazing incentives. 'We are thrilled to collaborate with DreamWorks channel on this initiative that both fosters creativity and encourages cultural exchange among ASEAN nations,' said Michael Lim, Festival Director at Animation Nation. 'Aligning perfectly with our vision for the festival, this competition is a fantastic opportunity for animators to share their unique stories and perspectives with the world.' Interested parties can submit their entries from Apr 8 to Aug 15, and finalists will be announced between September and October 2025. A grand prize and two consolation awards will be awarded to the three winners. Chance to show off skills Animation Nation 2025 will include the winning films, and the grand prize winner will get the chance to perform live on the DreamWorks channel, giving them a chance to show off their skills to a global audience. For more information on submission guidelines and competition details, please visit The judging panel consists of four jurors: three from Animation Nation and one from DreamWorks Animation, including: • Brandon Oldenburg, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker, is a co-founder of Flight School Studio, Moonbot Studios, and Reel FX animation. He has received multiple Emmys and Gold Lions, including the Grand Prix. As an executive producer of Lost Ollie, he most recently received five out of ten Emmy nominations. • Rodney Uhler, Director of Acquisitions and Development of GKIDS, serves as the Programming Director for the Animation Is Film Festival, the annual Los Angeles animation film festival produced by GKIDS, an Academy Award® winning producer and distributor of acclaimed animation for both adult and family audiences. • H.J. Jinny Choo is an artist, educator, and curator specializing in animation and digital art. She holds a Ph.D. in Animation Theory and Content Producing from Chung-Ang University and, since 2009, has been teaching at Korea National University of Arts. With over 25 years of experience in animation curation, production, and teaching, she continues to shape animation as an artist and educator. • Annette Cryan, Creative Director, DreamWorks channel. That's a big job because she's responsible for the creative vision of ten different channels that people can watch in over 100 countries. Plus, these channels are in 13 different languages, which is amazing. With more than 20 years of experience in the media world, she's been the one in charge of how things look and feel for lots of well-known international brands, and she's also great at figuring out smart creative strategies for content. For more information, check out the website: and follow Animation Nation on Instagram (@animationnationsg) or Facebook.
