AFA @ EPCL
Asian Film Archive Collection
Now available for reference at the library@esplanade
About Asian Film Archive Collection
The Asian Film Archive Collection comprises Asian features and short films, with a focus on Southeast Asian films. A large number of these films were made by independently-funded filmmakers. Some of their works have yet to be archived in their country of origin.
These reference films may only be viewed within the premises of library@esplanade and are not available for loan. Customers can request to view the films from the Customer Service Counter at library@esplanade by filling up a request form at least a day in advance.
Information on the catalogued films can be found via NLB’s online catalogue at http://vistaweb.nlb.gov.sg or via AFA’s website at www.asianfilmarchive.org. Information on non-catalogued films can be obtained directly from the Customer Service Counter at library@esplanade or via email at info@asianfilmarchive.org.
About Asian Film Archive: Singapore Collection
A collection of Singapore films is also available for reference under the AFA Collection. The Asian Film Archive: Singapore Collection consists of Singaporean made feature and short films that were funded by the Singapore Film Commission (SFC). This collection includes award-winning films of Singaporean filmmakers in the likes of Royston Tan, Boo Junfeng, Anthony Chen, Tan Pin Pin and Wee Li Lin. The availability of the Singapore Collection is made possible through the collaboration of NLB, AFA and SFC.
About library@esplanade
The library@esplanade, Singapore’s first performing arts library, was officially opened on 12 September 2002. A one-stop resource library for the performing arts, library@esplanade also offers information and services in the areas of music, dance, theatre and film. The library’s location on the third level of The Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay is unique within Singapore, and makes it one of the few libraries in the world to be co-located within a performing arts complex.
| library@esplanade 8 Raffles Avenue #03-01 Singapore 039802 Tel: 6332 3255 |
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11.00am - 9.00pm Closed at 5.00pm on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve & Eve of Chinese New Year Closed on Public Holidays |
About Asian Film Archive
The Asian Film Archive (www.asianfilmarchive.org) is a non-governmental organisation founded to preserve the rich film heritage of Singapore and Asian Cinema to encourage scholarly research on film, to promote a wider critical appreciation of this art form and to build cultural value of Asian films. Amongst other things, we do outreach programmes through our Moving Minds Project and carry out film preservation with our Reel Emergency Project. As an important nexus, it brings together the various segments of the Asian film community in order to open and enrich new intellectual, educational and creative spaces.
The Asian Film Archive has built up social capital and a large network linking important Asian filmmakers and scholars. We are governed by an independent board of directors and advised by an international board. The Asian Film Archive is an affiliate of the prestigious International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) and a member of the Southeast Asia-Pacific Audio Visual Archives Association (SEAPAVAA). Our collection includes works by some of the most renowned Asian filmmakers in the region.
About Singapore Film Commission
The Singapore Film Commission (SFC) was set up in April 1998 by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) to spur the growth of the local film industry. The SFC, initially formed under the National Arts Council (NAC), has since become part of the Media Development Authority (MDA) with effect from 1 Jan 2003. The SFC is currently constituted as a Committee under MDA.
SFC’s mission is to “nurture, support and promote Singapore talent in filmmaking, the production of Singapore films, and a film industry in Singapore”. The Commission, appointed by Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, is spearheaded by 14 members from both the private and public sectors.
The SFC’s key areas of focus are: Funding, Facilitation and Promotion. On average, the SFC supports the production of approximately four feature films, 70 short films, and 20 script and project development projects each year. In addition, about 50 filmmakers also benefit from the Overseas Travel Grant which funds their trips to festivals in which their films have been selected for competition or screening.
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