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The Singapore Film Commission (SFC), part of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), is charged with developing Singapore's film industry and nurturing film talent. It is advised by a committee comprising members from the film, arts and cultural community. Since 1998, SFC has supported more than 800 short films, scripts, feature films, as well as film-related events in Singapore that showcase homegrown talent and works.
SFC @ Festival de Cannes 2025
SFC is participating in the Festival de Cannes again this year, with an entourage of Singapore media companies. Besides showcasing the latest film projects of the participating companies at the Singapore-Philippines pavilion at the Marche du Film’s Village International in Cannes, the commission will also be hosting networking sessions for international partners to explore collaborations with our local companies.
Below are the details of SFC’s presence at Marche du Film this year:
- Date: 13 to 21 May 2025
- Venue:
Singapore-Philippines Pavilion, jointly hosted by SFC and Film Development Council Philippines
Pavilion 113 @ Village International Riviera, Marche du Film – Festival de Cannes
9am to 6pm daily (Cannes Time)
- Main Event:
Singapore X Philippines Networking Event
17 May, Saturday, 2pm to 4pm (Cannes Time)
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Three bold stories from Asia, one proud moment on the world stage. We are thrilled to have three co-productions Made-With-Singapore films featured this year at the Cannes Film Festival!
Renoir
*In Cannes Main Competition, competing for the top prize of the Palme d’OR*
Directed by: Chie Hayakawa (Japan)
Produced by: Akanga Film Asia (Singapore), Loaded Films (Japan), Ici et La Productions (France) KawanKawan Media (Indonesia), Daluyong Studios (Philippines) and Nathan Studios (Philippines)
Synopsis:
Suburban Tokyo, 1987. 11-year-old Fuki’s father, Keiji, is battling cancer, and in and out of hospital. Her mother, Utako, is constantly stressed out from caring for Keiji while holding down a full-time job. Left alone with her rich imagination, Fuki becomes fascinated by telepathy and falls ever deeper into her own fantasy world.
A Useful Ghost
*In competition for Cannes Critics' Week*
Directed by: Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke (Thailand)
Produced by: Momo Film Co (Singapore), 185 Films (Thailand), Haut Les Mains Productions (France)
Synopsis:
March is mourning his wife Nat who has recently passed away due to dust pollution. He discovers her spirit has returned by possessing the vacuum cleaner. Being disturbed by a ghost that appeared after a worker’s death shut down their factory, his family reject the unconventional human-ghost relationship. Trying to convince them of their love, Nat offers to cleanse the factory. To become a useful ghost, she must first get rid of the useless ones.
Before The Sea Forgets
*Selected for Directors' Fortnight*
Directed by: Ngọc Duy Lê (Vietnam)
Produced by: 13 Little Pictures (Singapore) & WBSB Films (Singapore)
Synopsis:
A gay tourist couple's magical realist odyssey into the heart of Da Nang's peninsula, where the phantoms of fallen Vietnamese soldiers might still tread. Their poignant quest: a visage of affection, or a bygone love? The wind, beneath the forest canopy, rustles through the skeletal remains of deserted resorts, whispering an answer of hope.
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