How is "nearly half tickets sold" considered sold out? **scratch head*
Nearly half of SIFF tickets sold out
By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 13 April 2009 0015 hrs
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Nearly half of SIFF tickets sold out
SINGAPORE : Nearly half of the tickets of the 22nd Singapore International Film Festival - which runs from April 14-25 - have been sold out.
"Invisible Children" - the first feature film by Singaporean Brian Gothong Tan - was made at a cost of S$150,000.
And it is one of 37 films sold out for the coming Singapore International Film Festival.
It has also won critical acclaim in festivals in Thailand and Berlin.
Brian Gothong Tan, director, "Invisible Children" said: "I did not expect it to have such great response overseas, because I thought it might be a bit too local, so it is great that it is here. I can't wait to show it to my family members, friends and people in Singapore.
"I tried some new ways of filming and different styles of acting and I hope that they will be receptive to that as well."
Tickets to five different screenings of Singapore short films have also been snapped up.
Features from Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand are also getting overwhelming response.
Organisers even have to slot in additional screenings to meet demand.
Zhang Wenjie, festival director, Singapore International Film Festival, said: "Some of them that are sold out are actually more experimental titles. We are surprised that the audience is mature enough to look, some of the films are not as easy to see.
"For example there is one film that is sold out; it is called 'Bird's Song'. The film is all silent, no dialogue at all. And the pacing is a bit slow, but it is a very rewarding film to watch if you do go along for the ride.
"It was not a very famous film, but somehow, the audience managed to know about it or they read about it."
Tickets for other features - including a collection of Thai films - are also fast selling out.
And the 11-day festival is more than just about going to the cinemas to catch independent films from around the world. It gives out Silver Screen Awards to recognise the best in Asian cinema. And this year, organisers added the Singapore Film Awards to recognise the rising talents from Singapore. - CNA/ms
Nearly half of SIFF tickets sold out
By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 13 April 2009 0015 hrs
Photos 1 of 1
Scene from 'Invisible Children'
Video
Nearly half of SIFF tickets sold out
SINGAPORE : Nearly half of the tickets of the 22nd Singapore International Film Festival - which runs from April 14-25 - have been sold out.
"Invisible Children" - the first feature film by Singaporean Brian Gothong Tan - was made at a cost of S$150,000.
And it is one of 37 films sold out for the coming Singapore International Film Festival.
It has also won critical acclaim in festivals in Thailand and Berlin.
Brian Gothong Tan, director, "Invisible Children" said: "I did not expect it to have such great response overseas, because I thought it might be a bit too local, so it is great that it is here. I can't wait to show it to my family members, friends and people in Singapore.
"I tried some new ways of filming and different styles of acting and I hope that they will be receptive to that as well."
Tickets to five different screenings of Singapore short films have also been snapped up.
Features from Taiwan, Indonesia and New Zealand are also getting overwhelming response.
Organisers even have to slot in additional screenings to meet demand.
Zhang Wenjie, festival director, Singapore International Film Festival, said: "Some of them that are sold out are actually more experimental titles. We are surprised that the audience is mature enough to look, some of the films are not as easy to see.
"For example there is one film that is sold out; it is called 'Bird's Song'. The film is all silent, no dialogue at all. And the pacing is a bit slow, but it is a very rewarding film to watch if you do go along for the ride.
"It was not a very famous film, but somehow, the audience managed to know about it or they read about it."
Tickets for other features - including a collection of Thai films - are also fast selling out.
And the 11-day festival is more than just about going to the cinemas to catch independent films from around the world. It gives out Silver Screen Awards to recognise the best in Asian cinema. And this year, organisers added the Singapore Film Awards to recognise the rising talents from Singapore. - CNA/ms
:p Just got her name Pearl Forss
