The Projector will close its doors at Golden Mile Tower on 19 August 2025, marking the end of an era for Singapore’s independent cinema and arts community.
The closure comes just two weeks after the cessation of its Cineleisure Orchard outlet on 4 August.
The company confirmed via Instagram that it will enter voluntary liquidation after a decade of operation.
Since its opening in 2014, The Projector has built a reputation as more than just a cinema.
It became a cultural hub, hosting film festivals such as the Singapore International Film Festival, the European Film Festival, and Pink Screen.
It also offered poetry slams, vintage markets and charity events.
The venue was recognised for championing alternative films and providing a platform for creative communities.
However, management acknowledged that the realities of the cinema industry, rising costs and global shifts in viewing habits have made the independent model difficult to sustain.
“These pressures have been compounded by the broader realities of operating in the arts and culture sector in Singapore, where independent ventures navigate limited resources while contributing to the country’s evolving cultural landscape, ” the management wrote in a 19 Aug statement.
According to The Straits Times, The Projector had already reduced daily screenings at Golden Mile from May 2025, shifting instead to event-based screenings, interactive film sessions, live music showcases and corporate venue hires.
Co-founder Karen Tan described this as a strategic pivot aimed at adapting for the future.
Despite these changes, both the Golden Mile and Cineleisure operations have now come to an end.
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