Singapore’s indie film community is reeling: The Projector, long cherished as a cultural refuge for cinephiles and creatives, has shut its doors after more than a decade. 

Rising costs and dwindling cinema audiences played their part, but its closure raises bigger questions. 

Is this the end of an era for independent cinema here, or a symptom of shifting cultural appetites in a city that’s always racing ahead?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jinna Tay, Senior Lecturer, Communications And New Media, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Singapore&rsquo;s indie film community is reeling: The Projector, long cherished as a cultural refuge for cinephiles and creatives, has shut its doors after more than a decade.&nbsp;
Rising costs and dwindling cinema audiences played their part, but its closure raises bigger questions.&nbsp;
Is this the end of an era for independent cinema here, or a symptom of shifting cultural appetites in a city that&rsquo;s always racing ahead?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jinna Tay, Senior Lecturer, Communications And New Media, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.