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The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) Closes with More than 10,000 Festival Attendees!
By InCinemas / 15 Dec 2014 (Monday)
The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) came to a close yesterday, reeling in more than 10,000 audiences with more than 20 sold-out screenings!
The comeback festival saw a total of 147 films screened over 11 days, with masterclasses, red carpet events and film exhibitions for film enthusiasts to enjoy. Some of the star power that turned up for the festival’s 25th anniversary included world-renowned auteur John Woo, actors Tong Dawei and Chen Bolin, actresses Zhang Ziyi, Juliette Binoche, Cheng Pei Pei, and Natassja Kinski.
(Read what went down during the press conference of The Crossing, attended by John Woo, Zhang Ziyi and Tong Dawei here!)
More than 100 directors, producers, actors, and actresses from countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Taiwan, Egypt, China, Japan, South Korea also descended in Singapore for what was a vibrant and thrilling festival.
Yuni Hadi, Executive Director of SGIFF said: “SGIFF this year brought together some of the most exciting names in the new generation of Southeast Asian cinema where new friendships have formed. We've had such wonderful feedback about the master classes, the Southeast Asian Film Lab and the screenings, allowing us to restart the festival on a very positive note."
The festival closed with In the Absence of the Sun by Indonesian director Lucky Kuswandi, who was joined by producer Sammaria Simanjuntak, actresses Adinia Wirasti, Ina Panggabean, Dayu Wijanto, Marissa Anita, and Dira Sugandi on the final red carpet on Sunday evening.
Singaporean director Anthony Chen of Ilo Ilo fame said: “It’s a brilliant comeback for the Singapore International Film Festival and I’m so proud of what the team has achieved. It is the best edition of the festival I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait to see it grow in stature in years to come.”
(Read more: Director Anthony Chen announces new film, with Taiwanese actor Chen Bolin to take the leading role!)
SGIFF focuses on groundbreaking Asian cinema and discovering new film talents from Southeast Asia, and is known for its dynamic film programming and commitment to the development of a vibrant local film culture.
We can't wait for the next edition of SGIFF!