Posts tagged "Film Festivals"

Support The SIFF

Because it’s a minor miracle the festival’s even happening. When we spoke to Festival Director Philip Cheah a few months ago, he said they were just “flying by the seat of their pants”. Some pants. For something put together on a shoestring budget, the lineup looks pretty darn impressive this year. There’s even a new...

David’s Turn…

“Did my scenes help you win?” He asked several times.

Look, Look, We Won An Award!

Animals & Awards

Why do film festivals like to name their awards after animals? There’s the Golden Bear at Berlin, Vancouver has Dragons & Tigers, Locarno, the Leopards, Leipzig, the Silver Dove… Animals and awards. The list goes on. Our new favourite is the Golden Panda. We’re not entirely sure who entered us, but Aki Ra’s Boys has...

One Helluva Festival

10am on a Monday morning and the queue snakes round the cinema. We blink. Wonder if, maybe the people are waiting to see another film. But nope. Everyone troops into our cinema. They fill up the seats, spill onto the passageway, crouch by the exits and settle down to watch Aki Ra’s Boys.The people of...

Dragons and Tigers

The full line-up for the Vancouver International Film Festival’s Dragon and Tigers series is out. We’re thrilled to be in such excellent company.

Our Gorgeous Poster

Not quite finished yet, but we love it so much, we just had to share.

Homeless FC Trailer and Screenings

***Note: Updated screening times*** Opening film, Hong Kong Arts Centre Global Visions Documentary Series. Dates and times:02 July (Mon) 4pm06 July (Fri) 8pm08 July (Sun) 8pm14 July (Sat) 8pm19 July (Thur) 8pm22 July (Sun) 8pm Tickets at HKD50 and HKD30 (students’ concession) available at URBTIX and the Hong Kong Arts Centre.