Who founded Encore Films and when was it established?
Joyce Lee founded Encore Films in 2003. The company was established in Singapore to bring quality films to audiences across the South East Asia region.
Common questions about Encore Films
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What is the box office record held by the Death Note film series in Singapore?
The four films comprising the Death Note film series have held the box office record for Japanese films in Singapore for the past 11 years. These films collectively grossed over S$5.2 million and include Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name, the spin-off L Change the World, and Death Note: Light Up The New World.
When did the cast of Dragon Blade visit Singapore and what was the box office result?
The cast of Dragon Blade descended upon Singapore in February 2015 for a series of high-profile events. The film became one of the top 10 Asian films in Singapore in 2015 with box office takings of S$2.6 million.
Which Studio Ghibli title did Encore Films license in 2023 and what territories does it cover?
As of 2023, Encore Films serves as the de-facto theatrical licensee of newly released Studio Ghibli titles in Southeast Asia and India, beginning with The Boy and the Heron. The company expanded its distribution scope to the Philippines and Thailand in 2023 with Warner Bros. Pictures overseeing theatrical distribution in these territories.
What was the budget and box office gross of the first Singaporean film produced by Encore Films?
Encore Films produced and released its first Singaporean film Young & Fabulous in 2016 at a S$1.5 million budget. The film grossed over S$1.3 million at the Singapore box office and became one of the top 10 Asian films in Singapore in 2016.