SGIFF 2021 features Maung Okkar, Sahraa Karim, Eddie Bertozzi, Kim Young Woo, Charles Tesson

The 32nd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will be held from November 25, 2021 to December 5, 2021. Beyond film screenings, the festival also features a lively range of talks by filmmakers and industry experts who offer insights into the creative processes and developments in cinema culture. "As we return to the cinemas this … Continue reading SGIFF 2021 features Maung Okkar, Sahraa Karim, Eddie Bertozzi, Kim Young Woo, Charles Tesson

Abdul Nizam’s ‘Scene UnSeen’ featured in SGIFF 2021’s Singapore Panorama

The 32nd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will be held from November 25, 2021 to December 5, 2021. Part of this edition's Singapore Panorama category, "Scene UnSeen" (rated NC16) is an honest, heartfelt documentary about Singapore’s underground music scene that opens a rare window into a slice of Singapore that has largely eluded the … Continue reading Abdul Nizam’s ‘Scene UnSeen’ featured in SGIFF 2021’s Singapore Panorama

Sheila Oliver beats Diane Allen in New Jersey

The New Jersey lieutenant governor election on November 2, 2021, featured Democratic candidate Sheila Y. Oliver, the incumbent, and Republican opponent Diane Allen. Oliver, who has a strong educational background, succeeded Kimberly Ann Guadagno in 2018. Allen, previously active in both the Assembly and Senate, also has notable achievements.

Singapore Media Festival 2021 connects content creators to global media players, audiences

The eighth edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) will connect a key player in the media ecosystem, the showrunners, to Singapore’s creative talents to bring Asian stories to international markets. The showrunners, which are also known as executive producers, call the shots in the content creation process, with overall creative and management responsibility from … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2021 connects content creators to global media players, audiences

List of SGIFF 2021 films in Asian Feature Film Competition

The 32nd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will be held from November 25, 2021 to December 5, 2021. This edition's Asian Feature Film Competition presents 10 new films by directors making their first to third features. With entries such as "Rehana Maryam Noor" by Abdullah Mohammad Saad, the first film from Bangladesh … Continue reading List of SGIFF 2021 films in Asian Feature Film Competition

List of SGIFF 2021 films in Southeast Asian Short Film Competition

Every year, the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) honors and recognizes the exceptional contributions of filmmakers whose iconic works have helped shape Asian cinema at the Silver Screen Awards. The 32nd edition of the festival will be held from November 25, 2021 to December 5, 2021. This year’s Southeast Asian Short Film Competition presents 23 … Continue reading List of SGIFF 2021 films in Southeast Asian Short Film Competition

SGIFF 2021 opening film ‘Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’ explores machismo

"Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash" is a riotous, black comedy-drama that explores the prevalence of toxic masculinity. It is the opening film of the 32nd edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), which will be held from November 25, 2021 to December 5, 2021. Directed by Indonesian wunderkind Edwin, the film is … Continue reading SGIFF 2021 opening film ‘Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash’ explores machismo

Victoria Woodards beats Steve Haverly in Tacoma, Washington

The Tacoma mayoral election on November 2, 2021, featured incumbent Victoria R. Woodards and challenger Steve Charles Haverly. Woodards, who has served as mayor since January 2018, received 57.78% of the votes, winning against Haverly, who garnered 41.73%. Tacoma has a rich history and is home to several educational institutions.

Ben Walsh beats Khalid Bey, Janet Burman in Syracuse, New York

The 2021 Syracuse mayoral election resulted in Ben Walsh, an independent candidate, winning re-election with 60.67% of the vote. Khalid Bey, the Democratic nominee, garnered 27.19%, while Janet Burman, the Republican candidate, received 11.8%. Walsh has been mayor since 2018 and is Syracuse’s first independent mayor.

Byron Brown beats India Walton in Buffalo, New York

The general election for Buffalo's 63rd mayor was held on November 2, 2021, with Byron Brown defeating India B. Walton. Brown, the city’s first African-American mayor since 2006, secured 59.39% of the vote against Walton’s 40.22%. Walton, a nurse and mother of four, previously won the primary election.