The 35th edition of theSingapore International Film Festival(SGIFF) concluded with its highest-ever box office earnings.

The Audience Choice Award went to Lou Yes Covid docufiction dramaAn Unfinished Film.

Encore screenings of these four films will be held on December 14 in Singapore.

‘Mongrel’, directed by Chiang Wei Liang and Yin You Qiao

‘Mongrel’, directed by Chiang Wei Liang and Yin You QiaoSingapore IFF

Thisyears lineupfeatured 105 films from 45 countries, 80% of which came from Asia.

To filmgoers, I would like to say: Give our film a chance.

Li Rongkun was awarded the Best Performance Award for his debut appearance inThe Great Phuket.

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The jury also gave a Special Mention to the performances of the ensemble cast fromThe Adamant Girl.

Liu Yaonans debut featureThe Great Phuketalso received a Special Mention in the screenplay category.

The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award went toViet and Namby Truong Minh Quy.

Best Performance went to movement artist and actor Sasa Cabalquinto for her performance inVox Humana.

Pom BunsermvichasThe Nature of Dogstook home the prize for Best Screenplay for its deft portrayal of unspoken familial tensions.

SGIFF is proud to be a platform to honour these talents.

Yang received her award at the Southeast Asian premiere of her latest film,Yen and Ai-Lee.

Both were presented their awards by SGIFFs inaugural Festival Ambassador, actress Rebecca Lim.