US EditionThe Projector Announces Closure, Weeks After Saying that It Would Resume Screenings at Golden Mile Tower
The Projector cited rising costs and a global attendance decline as key reasons for its immediate closure after over a decade of supporting alternative films and local creativity.
- The Projector, a local indie cinema in Singapore, announced it will cease operations and enter voluntary liquidation on August 19, 2025.
- The closure was attributed to increasing expenses, evolving consumer preferences, and a worldwide reduction in movie theater patronage.
- Since its establishment in 2014 at Golden Mile Tower, The Projector has been dedicated to showcasing independent cinema, fostering homegrown artistic talent, and engaging the community through curated events throughout its ten years of operation.
- Founder Karen Tan explained that since the company is undergoing liquidation, they cannot process refunds themselves and advised that any refund requests should be directed to the appointed liquidator.
- The closure underscores broader difficulties for independent cinemas in Singapore and signals the loss of a cultural space fostering conversations, ideas, and communities.
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