A Delightful Collaboration

IWC Schaffhausen continues its official partnership with the Singapore International Film Festival

IWC Schaffhausen is a brand synonymous with luxury watchmaking and the world of filmmaking. The partnership between IWC and the SGIFF commenced in 2015 and demonstrates the brand’s ongoing commitment to the film industry. This year, IWC Schaffhausen resumes the role of sponsor and partner of the 27th Singapore International Film Festival.

IWC will be presenting the IWC Filmmaker award to the acclaimed Vietnamese-born French film director, T`rân Anh Hùng. Presented with the aim of honouring exceptional personalities in the film industry who excel in their field, this award will be the first of its kind in the South East Asian film industry for IWC, and will be presented during the inaugural “For the Love of Cinema” gala dinner event, which IWC will host on 26 November 2016 in Singapore.

“The Singapore International Film Festival is not only based in a region rich in culture and talent, it also attracts strong international attention because of its diversity. At IWC Schaffhausen, our strong belief in the art of storytelling has led the brand to support filmmakers and film festivals over the years. We are pleased to continue our support for a festival that recognizes and honours the hard work of filmmakers in the region, further accentuating our ever-increasing commitment to the world of filmmaking and the South East Asian region,” says Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.

Ms Yuni Hadi, SGIFF Executive Director, adds, “The Singapore International Film Festival champions South East Asia’s stories in film, and the passion and craftsmanship of our region’s cinema talents. We are very excited to work with IWC Schaffhausen again this year, and also share the stage in honouring T`rân Anh Hùng with the IWC Filmmaker Award this year. Since his debut feature ‘The Scent of Green Papaya’ in 1993 – the first Vietnamese film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award – T`rân continues to evolve in his presentation of a diverse filmography to great acclaim, and challenges audiences in his depictions of human relationships. Conferring him with the award is a testament of IWC Schaffhausen’s recognition of the independent cinema auteurs in South East Asia and their pursuit of excellence.”

The 27th SGIFF will be held in Singapore from 23 November to 4 December 2016.