Recognizing that physical film reels are fragile, the AFA digitizes content for access while locking the originals in cold storage. Their initiative uses cinema to explore the history of Singapore and the region, turning the archive into a living, breathing resource.
To address these challenges, the AFA is exploring new strategies, including: asian film archive
The Asian Film Archive is officially looking for the next generation of storytellers for Singapore Shorts 2026 . Recognizing that physical film reels are fragile, the
and written works to encourage critical discourse on Asian cinema. Singapore Shorts turning the archive into a living