Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes last year for his film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Apichatpong Weerasethakul is the golden boy of indie Thai cinema. Since the 90s, the Thai director has been spinning together movies like Tropical Malady and The Adventures of Iron Pussy that are otherworldly, even in their everyday settings. I-S talk to the man and find out if Boonmee lives up to the hype.

The Australian-born actor is best known for his dashing role in hit TV series Triple Nine from the mid-90s. After a long hiatus in Australia, Kang is back to star in Closer. He talks to I-S about finding his own space.

Recognized as the man who changed the landscape of New York’s clubbing scene in the 80s, the acclaimed Japanese DJ, producer and globetrotter will finally make his debut in Singapore at the American Express Asian Masters. I-S chats with him about his sounds, how cooking is similar to DJing and his impact in New York.

Going far beyond lame lasers and regurgitated screensavers, David Wexler does club visuals that blow minds. The LA-based live cinema artist and musician will be in Singapore to commemorate local collective Syndicate’s 1st Anniversary. I-S speaks to him about the creative process, his nightmares about zombies and the loop of life.

Hailing from Canada, the experimental indie band Holy F*** have gone from strength to strength with innovative compositions and cutting edge sounds. Their latest album Latin peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard charts and gained a reputation for making quirky noise cool. I-S speaks to keyboardist Graham Walsh in the lead up to their much anticipated debut at Laneway Festival Singapore.

The British dance music act are heading to Singapore for the first time in their 15-year career. I-S speaks to DJ Sister Bliss (one third of the act alongside poetic rapper Maxi Jazz and producer Rollo) about their latest album The Dance, meeting Stevie Wonder and the band’s big return to the club scene.

The celebrated fashion designer gets sartorial with I-S.

With Valentine Day approaching just a few weeks away, we asked our tastemakers what the occasion means to them.

Australian author, restaurateur and chef of award winning establishments such as Glass Brasserie and Salt talks to I-S about his first venture, Salt grill.

Simon Westcott is the Managing Director (Asia-Pacific) of Mr & Mrs Smith talks about its growth and popularity in this region.