Symposium on Singapore Cinema
Hi guys!
There would be a Symposium on Singapore Cinema organised by the Asian Film Archive on 20th September 08 (Saturday) 9:00am - 6:00pm at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
Programme includes:
1) A panel session discussing issues in the local film industry, featuring Sun Koh (Executive Producer, Lucky 7), Kenneth Tan (Director, Singapore Film Commission) and Dr Kenneth Paul Tan (Author, Cinema and Television in Singapore: Resistance in One Dimension)
Read about them here: http://www.asianfilmarchive.org/Cineodeon2008/SymposiumSpeakers.aspx
2) Presentations of film research papers on Singapore films by students
3) The Asian Film Archive Young Jury awards,
where local youths form a jury panel to decide awards such as "Best Feature Film", "Best Cinematography" and "Best Direction" to local filmmakers. See the list of films vying for the awards here: http://www.asianfilmarchive.org/Cineodeon2008/CineodeonFilms.aspx
Email the Asian Film Archive at [email protected] or call 6777 3243 if you wish to attend the event. Tickets are priced at $15 each to be purchased at the door. All are welcomed!
More information on the Symposium can be found at: http://www.asianfilmarchive.org/Cineodeon2008/
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SYMPOSIUM ON SINGAPORE CINEMA
Date: 20 September 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University, Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium
60 Stamford Road, Singapore 178900
(located in the School of Accountancy/Law, situated beside the National Museum of Singapore)
The Asian Film Archive Presents Symposium series serves as an intellectual and practical nexus between filmmakers from the region, industry professionals, film scholars, and students interested in films and its industry.
This year, the Symposium shines a spotlight on Singapore Cinema. The outstanding work of participants vying for the awards of Best Film Paper and Best Cineodeon Team will be showcased. Additionally, a panel session on Singapore Cinema will feature Sun Koh (Executive Producer, Lucky 7), Kenneth Tan (Director, Singapore Film Commission) and Dr Kenneth Paul Tan (Author, Cinema and Television in Singapore: Resistance in One Dimension).
The Symposium on Singapore Cinema will culminate in the inaugural Asian Film Archive Young Jury Awards. These awards are voted by a panel of Young Jury members, as part of our Moving Minds Lab programme. The youths will honour film professionals in Singapore with prizes including the Best Film, Best Director, Best Performance, Best Cinematography, amongst others. The Symposium will be held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium.
More information on the programme and speakers can be found on the Symposium website: http://www.asianfilmarchive.org/Cineodeon2008/AboutSymposium.aspx
To register, please contact us with the following details by 17 September 2008:
1. Full name
2. Institution
3. Email
4. Contact number
Contact Person: Ethan Yeo
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 6543 1643
Tel: 6777 3243
An acknowledgement email will be sent upon receipt of registration. Lunch and teas will be catered.