The organising committee of the Golden Singa Awards (GSA) is pleased to unveil the panels of final juries for the inaugural edition of this international Chinese-language film accolade, taking place on 1 December 2025 at the Capitol Theatre, Singapore.
Following the media launch of the awards event in June, this milestone marks another key chapter for the GSA as it unveils diverse and distinguished juries representing the highest calibre of talent and experience internationally.
The organising committee has received over 50 film submissions from across the region during the call for entries. Following an initial selection by the committee, over 20 films have progressed to the nomination stage, contending across 17 award categories. The final list of nominees will be announced in mid-November 2025, ahead of the awards ceremony.
The nine-member juries bring together renowned film directors, producers, actors and creative professionals from across Asia and beyond, each contributing deep experience and artistic insight to their respective categories. Collectively, their breadth of experience and artistic vision will help define the standards of excellence for the Golden Singa Awards.
The nine final juries are:
“We are equally encouraged by the strong response to this first edition. Over 50 films were received and the overall quality reflects the determination among filmmakers to elevate standards and advance the artistry of Chinese-language films,” adds Dasmond.
Mr Vincent Zhou, Vice Chairman of the Golden Singa Awards Committee and President of V Picture says, “The strong support we have received from across the region reflects a shared belief in the significance of the Golden Singa Awards as a unifying platform — one that promotes professional excellence and fosters creative collaboration. It celebrates our shared passion for storytelling and reaffirms the power of film to connect cultures, inspire creativity and spark new possibilities across borders.”
The Golden Singa Awards seek to recognise outstanding achievements in Chinese-language film, across categories including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, Best Screenplay, and more. Beyond celebrating artistic merit, the Awards aim to foster regional collaboration, promote talent and strengthen Singapore’s role as an emerging hub for film appreciation and exchange.
Organised by NoonTalk Media Limited (SGX: SEJ), the Golden Singa Awards is held in conjunction with the 12th Singapore Media Festival, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and coincides with SG60 — marking Singapore’s 60th year of independence and its growing stature as a global city.
The red-carpet ceremony on 1 December 2025 will see members of the film community, industry leaders and invited guests from across the region congregating in Singapore, serving as a key highlight that underscores Singapore’s participation in the global film arena, with RISIS, the Official Trophy Partner, contributing its design and craftsmanship to the creation of the bespoke 24K gold-plated trophy.
Source: Noontalk Media Limited