ABOUT US

Vision International Film Festival (ViFF) showcases short and feature films that include both narratives and documentaries, focusing on topics of spirituality, humanity, virtues, moral characters, and universal values. This is a platform for films that are uplifting for humanity. Our film selection is not limited by country, culture, religious, language, or ethnicity boundaries.

How it started (Our Story)

A couple years ago, I attended a film premiere. It was a well publicised event and lots of people turned up. The film was well received by critics. But as a viewer, I was disturbed. In fact, I had a nightmare that same night. The film depicted a story of human degeneracy, and its gloomy mood and colour tone was depressing.

However, film arts need neither be gloomy nor depressing. In fact, it should be doing the opposite - bringing hope and inspirations to the audience. It should be nourishing to the viewer’s soul. It should bring truth and lay out the reasoning for the audience to ponder over. It should bring light and brightness to the audience’s mind. It should encourage the audience to stand up for what is right. It should also inspire the audience on a path of compassion and empathy.

And therefore Moral Sentiments Pte Ltd is hosting the inaugural Vision International Film Festival (ViFF) in 2026, bringing content that promotes peace, harmony, truth, rational thinking, and compassion to the audience.

Lim Kok Ching, Festival Director (ViFF) & Director (MSPL)

"Village of Sekiya at Sumida river", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

"The Fuji seen from the Mishima pass", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

"A sketch of the Mitsui shop in Suruga street in Edo", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

"Nihonbashi bridge in Edo", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

About Our Name

The Vision in ViFF refers to divine vision. It could be interpreted in different ways. 

One interpretation is derived from an ancient Chinese text, ShangShu, in which it stated: "The Divine sees from the eyes of its people, the Divine hears from the ears of its people." Original text: 《尚書 · 泰誓中》：天視自我民視，天聽自我民聽。

As such, the Chinese name for ViFF is 天視國際電影節。

"The Timber Yard at Honjo", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

"The Tea Plantation of Katakura in the Suruga Province", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

Vision International Film Festival will be held in conjunction with the United Nation's designated day that commemorates victims of religious or belief persecution. This signifies our respect to humanity and our faith in the divine. This day falls on the 22 August, 2026.

"Sazai Hall, Five Hundred Rakan Temple", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)

"Asakusa Honganji temple in the Eastern Capital", Katsushika Hokusai (1830s) (Public Domain)