SFS Showcase

We want to spark conversations with exclusively-curated titles fresh from the international festival circuits and making their Singapore premieres with us. Free for members.

SFS Preview

We bring you early access to selected movies days or weeks before their official theatrical release, through our various partnerships with local distributors. Free for members.

SFS Spotlight

We highlight films, contemporary or classic, screened by our partners that either come with that extra oomph (post-screening Q&As!) or movie releases that are just too good (or fun!) to ignore. Free for members.

SFS Special Presentation 

We launch special screenings on a seasonal basis that could be restored classics, films in Chinese dialect, or something that might just surprise you. Discount code for members.

SFS Festival

We co-organise major film festivals annually, including the Singapore Chinese Film Festival, European Film Festival, Japanese Film Festival, and many more. Discount code for members.

26 Sept-20 Oct

📍 Shaw Lido, The Projector,

Oldham Theatre

 Discounts for SFS Members

Japanese Film Festival 2024

The highly anticipated Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns to Singapore from 26 September to 20 October at Shaw Lido, Oldham Theatre and The Projector, showcasing a compelling blend of tradition and modernity through a carefully curated selection of 31 films across 7 programme segments. Following last year’s successful masterclass, this year will also have a Masterclass and 2 sessions of post-screening Q&A with filmmakers in attendance. 

Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore and the Japan Foundation (JF), in collaboration with Singapore Film Society (SFS), are delighted to announce that this year’s festival theme is "Continuity" – this year’s programme highlights the blend of tradition and modernity in Japanese cinema, showcasing films that respect cinematic history while embracing today’s stories.

Tickets are on sale now! 

Sat, 19 Oct, 1pm

📍 The Projector, Cineleisure

 Free for SFS Members

SFS Showcase #37: MEMORIES OF A BURNING BODY (M18)

SINGAPORE PREMIERE
Dir. Antonella Sudasassi Furniss
2024 | Costa Rica, Spain | Drama | 90 min | Spanish with English subtitles | M18 (Sexual Scene and Some Mature Content)

Raised in a repressive era where sexuality was taboo, Ana, Patricia, and Mayela found their understanding of womanhood based on unspoken rules and implicit impositions. Now, their fearless voices incarnate in a single 65-year-old woman, who revisits a kaleidoscopic life of intertwined memories, secrets and hidden desires.

Awards: Winner - Panorama Audience Award (2024 Berlin International Film Festival); Costa Rica's Official Submission to 2025's Oscars for Best International Feature

Programmer's Note: In the deeply patriarchal society of Costa Rica, girls and women are told what to do and how to behave by men—and even by their mothers who enforce strict gender codes, including accepting guilt and shame. This delicate and imaginative work, intricately constructed as a docu-drama that straddles between creative reenactments and raw confessions of pain, is about what has been left unsaid for decades as women find the courage to revisit the past and liberate themselves for one last hurrah at an optimistic future. We are delighted to present this thought-provoking treatise on gender and sexuality from 2024's Berlinale. (Eternality Tan, Vice-Chair & Programming Director)

24 Oct - 3 Nov

📍 Golden Village, Suntec City

 Free

Korean Film Festival 2024

(Co-organised by SFS and The Embassy of The Republic of Korea)

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and Singapore Film Society are proud to host the 2024 edition of the annual Korean Film Festival (KFF), a vibrant celebration of Korean cinema and culture that serves to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Singapore and Korea. KFF is the largest Korean film festival in Singapore, presenting a curated selection of exceptional Korean films spanning various genres, from a captivating animation and award-winning features to insightful documentaries.

21 Oct - 3 Nov

📍 ArtScience Cinema

 Free

Animation Nation 2024

Embark on a journey where imagination knows no limits. Animation Nation 2024 is your gateway to discovering the stories that shape our world through the art of animation. From budding talent to seasoned creators, this festival celebrates the boundless creativity of animators, directors, and storytellers across the globe. Come join us as we embark on this year’s edition now celebrating its 20th anniversary since it was founded with the theme of Discover.



Discover how the world’s stories come alive at Animation Nation 2024! 

Saturday, 26 Oct

📍 ArtScience Cinema

 Free

VFX Mojo Masterclass

(Part of Animation Nation 2024)

International VFX supervisors of VFX Mojo, Karim and Maria Sahai, give an overview and insight of what machine learning and AI for animation is all about. This will include an overview of cloud based workflows, machine learning and AI in animation with case studies and best practices.

About VFX Mojo:
VFX Mojo is a visual effects studio based in Singapore, renowned for its cutting-edge visual effects work in film, animation and television. VFX Mojo’s team is located in Singapore, Canada, France, India, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, USA and Ukraine. Their studio’s strength lies in our ability to expertly blend artistic ingenuity with technological advancements, in order to deliver unparalleled visual effects that captivate audiences worldwide and enhance visual storytelling.

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