Coronavirus and film: How Singapore’s only independent cinema is surviving lockdown amid pandemic

Since opening its doors in 2015, The Projector – Singapore’s only independent cinema – has become a vital pillar of the local indie arts scene. Located in Golden Mile Tower, the retrofitted cinema retains much of its nostalgic aesthetic, from old-fashioned wood-and-metal seats to bespoke film posters. In its first incarnation as the Golden Theatre in 1973, The Projector was once the biggest cinema in both Singapore and Malaysia. And while its three halls and 550 seats are far from the country…

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