‘Ah Girl’ Wins Best Film at Singapore’s Silver Screen Awards, Shahrbanoo Sadat Takes Director Prize

Singaporean filmmaker Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s debut feature ‘Ah Girl’ took the top prize in the Asian Feature Film Competition at the Singapore International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Awards on Saturday. The film, which follows a seven-year-old girl in 1990s Singapore navigating her parents’ separation, was developed at the festival’s Southeast Asian Film Lab. The win highlights the festival’s role in nurturing regional talent and underscores the growing strength of Singaporean cinema on the international stage. Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat won the Best Director award for her film ‘Kabul Jan’, a poignant drama set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s turbulent recent history. Sadat, known for her unflinching portrayals of life in her homeland, adds another accolade to her already distinguished career. Her win brings global attention to the resilience of Afghan filmmakers and the power of storytelling from conflict zones. The Silver Screen Awards, a centerpiece of the Singapore International Film Festival, celebrate excellence in Asian cinema and provide a crucial platform for emerging voices. This year’s winners reflect a diverse range of perspectives, from intimate family dramas to politically charged narratives, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to bold, human-centered filmmaking. As the festival concludes, these awards signal a bright future for Asian independent film, with new talents like Ang poised to make a lasting impact on the global stage.