About MINDS Film Festival
Since its inception in 2016, the MINDS Film Festival (MFF) has become an important platform to share powerful, interwoven stories on Persons with Intellectual Disability (PWIDs).
Jointly presented by MINDS and the Singapore Film Society (SFS), the annual event aims to create awareness and understanding of ID, spark conversations and encourage the community to step forward to advocate for social inclusion.
This year, MFF will feature free community screenings in the heartlands to encourage greater participation. To date, MFF has presented over 40 international films and engaged with close to 5,000 members of the audience.
ABOUT THE MOVIES
The Paper Bag Plan
2024 | United States | Drama | English with English Subtitles | 107min | PG
Synopsis: After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy’s future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son—and the courage it takes to let go.
Showtimes* & Venues
• 27 Sep (Sat), 2.45pm at Tzu Chi Humanistic
Youth Centre
• 28 Sep (Sun), 2.45pm at Woodlands Regional
Library
• 28 Sep (Sun) 2.45pm at Jurong Regional
Library
• 4 Oct (Sat), 2.45pm at Enabling Village
• 5 Oct (Sun), 2.45pm at One Punggol
*Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime
The Manor 山莊日記
2024 | Hong Kong | Drama | Cantonese with English Subtitles | 82min | PG13
Synopsis: The film was created with reference to the life experiences of members of the Neighborhood Advice-Action Association’s Yixin Villa, and it explores in depth family relationships, intellectual disability issues and the complex aspects of human nature.
Showtimes* & Venues
• 27 Sep (Sat), 7.30pm at Tzu Chi Humanistic
Youth Centre
• 5 Oct, (Sun), 7.30pm at One Punggol
*Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime
*Admission is free*
Please arrive on time as reserved seats will be released for general walk in 30min after Doors Open.
All are welcome! To reserve your seats or find out more about MINDS Film Festival 2025, visit https://mindsfilmfest.com/.