THE inaugural batch of recipients for the Singapore Film Commission's (SFC) New Feature Film Fund has been unveiled.

Nine film-makers received $250,000 each to direct their feature films. In addition, they will also have their films distributed by cinema chain Golden Village Pictures.

They include award-winning short film directors such as Boo Junfeng, Chai Yee Wei, Ellery Ngiam, Wee Li Lin, Yong Mun Chee, actor Alaric Tay, stage and television veteran T T Dhavamanni, as well as new faces Mika G. Yamaji and Chen-Hsi Wong.

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