Film festivals/awards

Teen misfit to Golden Horse winner: How Singapore’s Tan Siyou turned rebellion into new film Amoeba

Singaporean film-maker Tan Siyou says that her report slips contained words such as “poor”, “lazy” or “never applies herself” in the conduct section.

Hollywood honours late Home Alone actor Catherine O'Hara with prestigious award

O’Hara, known for movies such as Home Alone and the TV show Schitt’s Creek, died at age 71 on Jan 30 of a pulmonary embolism.

S. Korean film-maker Park Chan-wook will be first from country to head Cannes festival jury

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook has long been credited for inspiring a generation of filmmakers behind the “Korean noir” genre.

Gaza 'genocide' comment prompts walkout by German minister at Berlinale

German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, who was in the audience, walked out following the remarks.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 22, 2026

The Long Beach Container Terminal is shown at the Port of Long Beach as seen from Signal Hill, California, U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Political drama Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival

Ilker Catak (left) and Ingo Fliess pose with the Golden Bear for Best Film for Gelbe Briefe (Yellow Letters) at the closing ceremony of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, on Feb 21.

‘Stormy seas’ of Gaza row overshadow Berlin film festival finale

Crew of the film Chronicles from the Siege holds a Palestinian flag as they pose on the red carpet for the awards ceremony at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on Feb 21, 2026.

Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers moves audience to tears at Berlin Film Festival world premiere

(From left) Actors Andi Lim and Yeo Yann Yann, film-maker Anthony Chen, actors Koh Jia Ler and Regene Lim.

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh cements legacy on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb 18.

Film Picks

In made-with-Singapore Thai film A Useful Ghost, the spooky and satirical come together

jopicks19 - Thai film A Useful Ghost blends absurd supernatural ideas about a haunted vacuum cleaner with satire about exploitation.

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