The 26th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival will be held from 26 November to 6 December, as all the five red carpets roll out at the Marina Bay Sands.
Celebrities expected at this year’s festival include Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel, action superstar Michelle Yeoh, Golden Horse awards winner Yeo Yann Yann and Singapore film director Eric Khoo. Local television celebrities including Zoe Tay, Tay Ping Hui, Shaun Chen and Julie Tan will also be making their appearances.
The first ever red carpet on the iconic Sands SkyPark will be held on 4 December 2015 where actor Patel and film director Matthew Brown from the latest film The Man Who Knew Infinity will make a special appearance for this inaugural event and the premiere of the movie in Singapore.
The by-invite-only Singapore International Film Festival Silver Screen Awards will be held on 5 December 2015 at the Sands Theatres. The awards recognises new and upcoming film makers.
The Opening Film – Panay from Taiwan and a series of Special Presentation Films will be screened at Marina Bay Sands and attended by the cast and directors. Tickets to the opening film are priced at S$25 each and tickets to the Special Presentation Films are priced at S$15 each. You can purchase tickets from www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing or at the Marina Bay Sands MasterCard Theatres Box Office.
These films are open to the public:
- 26 Nov: Panay (Taiwan) featuring Ado Kaliting Pacidal and Bokeh Kosang, Sands Theatre Foyer, 6.45pm
- 27 Nov: The Laundryman (Taiwan) featuring Sui Tang and Yeo Yann Yann, Sands Theatre Foyer, 6.45pm
- 1 Dec: In The Room (Singapore), featuring Josie Ho and Choi Woo-Shik, Sands Theatre Foyer, 6.45pm
- 4 Dec: The Man Who Knew Infinity (UK), Sands Theatre Foyer, 6.45pm
There will be a series of “In Conversation With” dialogue sessions during the festival where you get up close and personal with the cast of Singaporean film maker Eric Khoo’s latest In The Room, UK film director Matthew Brown’s The Man Who Knew Infinity and internationally acclaimed actress and producer Michelle Yeoh.
