singapore international film festival
Singapore, Singapore
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
THIS Buddhist Film Festival 2023
Singapore, Singapore · Est. 2012 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Singapore, Singapore
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Thus Have I Seen (THIS) Buddhist Film Festival 2023 is the eighth edition of Singapore’s long-running biennial Buddhist film event, organized by Dharma In Action. It is notable for being the city-state’s longest-running and only Buddhist film festival, and in 2023 it screened 19 Buddhist-themed documentaries and feature films from 15 countries in physical-only screenings at Shaw Theatres Lido. The festival’s significance lies in its role as a curated platform for films that explore Buddhist philosophy, culture, and values through cinema, rather than as a competitive awards event.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2012
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