PROJECT:slingSHORT

PROJECT: slingSHORT @ SINEMA

2009-03-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

creative [SIN]ergy is proud to present PROJECT: slingSHORT @ SINEMA old school, 11B Mount Sophia, Old School #B1-12 Singapore 228466. Sinema will be hosting PROJECT: slingSHORT come the 2nd of May 2009, 8.00-10.00pm. Tickets will be $15 each. All proceeds will be donated to projectION, a social initiative in collaboration with PROJECT: slingSHORT and Sinema Academy of Motion Pictures.

There will be a post-dialogue session with the audience.

For enquiries, call Sinema at +6563369707. Come show your support!

For more information:
http://www.sinema.sg/oldschool/calendar/project-slingshort/
http://creativesinergy.blogspot.com/2009/04/project-slingshort-sinema.html

The films which are screened are as follows:
4 Days 3 Nights by Ming (PG)1 min 14 sec / 35mm Digital Cam / 2007
A short time lapse inspired by the people who brave the elements at the Subaru Impreza challenge which has become an annual event. Curious, the artist spent the same amount of time out at Ngee Ann city civic plaza document this laborious process, compressing the whole 4 days 3 nights conveniently into a manageable one minute 14 seconds piece for the viewers.

Zo Hee (Make Movie) by Jacen Tan (PG)15 min / miniDV / 2008
Zo Hee is the sequel to Zo Gang, specially comissioned by The Substation to celebrate 10 years of its Moving Images film programme. Follow Ah-Tan as he continues his journey to shoot his first film, facing problems like budget constraints and security guards. Zo Hee features cameo appearances by Singaporean filmmakers like Tan Pin Pin and Juan Foo.

Wet Season by Michael Tay* (NC 16)Approx. 6 min / miniDV / 2007
“Wet Season” is a stop motion animation about a filmmaker who is trying to make a short film about his father. Shot, edited, narrated, directed and starring Michael Tay, this almost-one-man production is made as a tribute to the film maker’s real life father who passed away six years ago.

Embryo by Loo Zihan* (NC 16)6 min 30 sec / miniDV / 2006
Jack and Jill went up a hill to get a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, Jill broke out in laughter.

Duck by Rae Lyn Lee* (PG)3min 16sec / 16mm / 2008
Duck was made and screened as part of an ongoing joint short film collaboration project - “Transcriptions”, between The National Gallery (London) and The London Film School. Working with a tiny budget and project restrictions, Duck was shot in a day, on 16mm color film, with its audio created almost entirely using foley in post production.

Haze by Anthony Chen* (R 21)14 min 18 sec / Super 16mm / 2008
On a hot, humid day, Singapore is shrouded by the haze caused by burning forests in neighbouring Indonesia. Two teenagers decide to skip school and idle the day away. An innocent love affair plays out indoors amidst the dust and smoke that spreads outside.

Overhead Clouds by Yeo Lee Nah (PG)3min 16sec / 16mm / 2008
A man has a dark cloud hanging over his head, literally. Unable to find employment after college, his confidence starts to evaporate. Cloudy, the resident cloud, feeds off his energy and becomes a bit of a nuisance and an absolute pain.

Love Through The Ages by Wendy Chee* (PG)5 min 04 sec / DV / 2007
A big cockroach that landed on grandma’s bed triggers off a never-ending nagging session at non-responding resolute grandpa. What it seems to be a usual routine of rumblings takes us to a trip back to the 1950s where we see grandpa and grandma first dated. But does the passionate love back then still exist 50 years later? Or is it like what grandma claims, that her love for grandpa has been cheated by him?

Unarmed Combat by Han Yew Kwang (PG)20 min / miniDV / 2004
A satire on human obsessions - Metal works late every night. He is afraid to return home to his stalwart wife who is obsessed with winning the Singapore Women Arm Wrestling Competition. She trains intensively everyday and forces him to train with her. One day, he decides that enough is enough…

Nation Builders by Martyn See (NC 16)14 min / miniDV / 2007
The wealth generated by Singapore’s much-touted economic success story has not benefited everyone, least of all its senior citizens, a.k.a. the nation builders. Filmed on the streets and back-alleys of downtown Singapore in July 2007, this video does not contain any enactments or acting.

* New short filmmakers who are currently in film school or recently graduated

PROJECT: slingSHORT joins creative [SIN]ergy

2009-02-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

Creative [SIN]ergy will present PROJECT: slingSHORT09 with Eva Tang curating this year's film selection. After two successful sold out screenings in the last two years with SCNUK, PROJECT: slingSHORT will now join creative [SIN]ergy, which will undoubtedly deliver it to new heights. creative [SIN]ergy is currently also in talks with Sinema Old School to screen PROJECT: slingSHORT08.2 in Singapore, which was recently presented at the sold out screening in london in November 2008.

For more information about creative [SIN]ergy:
www.creativesinergy.com

PSS 08/2 Event and Post Party

2008-11-30T12:28:00.000-08:00

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Thank You for your support

2008-11-30T05:13:00.000-08:00

Thank you for attending PROJECT: SlingSHORT08/2!

We are delighted to present our 2nd installment of PROJECT: slingSHORT this year. Due to the overwhelming responds of films submitted during our open call earlier this year, a second screening was necessary.

We were able to raise a total of SGD$835.00 from the proceeds of the over subscribed and sold out screening of the last PROJECT: slingSHORT, which was in aid of the Asian Film archive.

We are delighted to announce that PROJECT: slingSHORT has also teamed up with Sinema to create a social initiative called projectION. Proceeds from this screening will be in aid of that initiative.

projectION brings the less fortunate from selected charities to the cinema. The selected charities are voted by the audience from the London screenining of PROJECT: slingSHORT.

Sinema has also agreed to host a screening of PROJECT: slingSHORT08 at Sinema Old School in Singapore to help raise additional funds for projectION.

PROJECT: slingSHORT is an ongoing series of Singapore short films. The selection of short films for each series comes from an ensemble of new up and coming Singapore filmmakers. A different Singapore short filmmaker curates each screening and selects the next curator from one of the filmmakers from the current screening.

Each PROJECT: slingSHORT screening acts as a launch platform for at least two complete unknown Singapore short filmmakers, one based in the UK (where possible) and the other from Singapore.

This screening of PROJECT: slingSHORT08 would not have been possible without the kind support of the Overseas Singaporean Unit, Singapore High Commission in London, Sinema, Thunk and MindLab. Special thanks to the selected filmmakers and last but not least, Victric Thng for all his curating efforts and for putting together yet another enjoyable film selection.

Enjoy PROJECT: SlingSHORT08/2…

Kind Regards,
Brian Tan
event coordinator [PROJECT: slingSHORT08/2]

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Brian Tan:
brian.tan@thedesignpharmacy.com or projectslingshort@gmail.com

PROJECT: slingSHORT 08/2

2008-11-29T15:08:00.000-08:00

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/2
Saturday 29th November 2008
2.00 - 4.00pm
Charlotte Street Hotel
15-17 Charlotte Street London W1T 1RJ

Admission: £5 per ticket
Order your tickets by contacting Brian Tan at 07930378922
Or email projectslingshort@gmail.com

All proceeds to PROJECT: slingSHORT will be donated to a social initiative.

List of Films Shown:
4 days 3 Nights by Ming
Zo Hee by Jacen Tan
Wet Season by Michael Tay
Embryo by Loo Zihan
Duck by Rae Lyn Lee
Haze by Anthony Chen
Overhead Clouds by Yeo Lee Nah
Love Through The Ages by Wendy Chee
Unarmed Combat by Han Yew Kwang
Nation Builders by Martyn See

PROJECT: slingSHORT 08/2 - synopsis

2008-11-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

Screening selection:
Curated by Victric Thng

4 Days 3 Nights by Ming
1 min 14 sec / 35mm Digital Cam / 2007

A short time lapse inspired by the people who brave the elements at the Subaru Impreza challenge which has become an annual event. Curious, the artist spent the same amount of time out at Ngee Ann city civic plaza document this laborious process, compressing the whole 4 days 3 nights conveniently into a manageable one minute 14 seconds piece for the viewers.

Zo Hee (Make Movie) by Jacen Tan
15 min / miniDV / 2008

Zo Hee is the sequel to Zo Gang, specially comissioned by The Substation to celebrate 10 years of its Moving Images film programme. Follow Ah-Tan as he continues his journey to shoot his first film, facing problems like budget constraints and security guards. Zo Hee features cameo appearances by Singaporean filmmakers like Tan Pin Pin and Juan Foo.

Wet Season by Michael Tay*
Approx. 6 min / miniDV / 2007

“Wet Season” is a stop motion animation about a filmmaker who is trying to make a short film about his father. Shot, edited, narrated, directed and starring Michael Tay, this almost-one-man production is made as a tribute to the film maker’s real life father who passed away six years ago.

Embryo by Loo Zihan*
6 min 30 sec / miniDV / 2006

Jack and Jill went up a hill to get a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown, Jill broke out in laughter.

Duck by Rae Lyn Lee*
3min 16sec / 16mm / 2008

Duck was made and screened as part of an ongoing joint short film collaboration project - "Transcriptions", between The National Gallery (London) and The London Film School. Working with a tiny budget and project restrictions, Duck was shot in a day, on 16mm color film, with its audio created almost entirely using foley in post production.

Haze by Anthony Chen*
14 min 18 sec / Super 16mm / 2008

On a hot, humid day, Singapore is shrouded by the haze caused by burning forests in neighbouring Indonesia. Two teenagers decide to skip school and idle the day away. An innocent love affair plays out indoors amidst the dust and smoke that spreads outside.

Overhead Clouds by Yeo Lee Nah
3min 16sec / 16mm / 2008

A man has a dark cloud hanging over his head, literally. Unable to find employment after college, his confidence starts to evaporate. Cloudy, the resident cloud, feeds off his energy and becomes a bit of a nuisance and an absolute pain.

Love Through The Ages by Wendy Chee*
5 min 04 sec / DV / 2007

A big cockroach that landed on grandma’s bed triggers off a never-ending nagging session at non-responding resolute grandpa. What it seems to be a usual routine of rumblings takes us to a trip back to the 1950s where we see grandpa and grandma first dated. But does the passionate love back then still exist 50 years later? Or is it like what grandma claims, that her love for grandpa has been cheated by him?

Unarmed Combat by Han Yew Kwang
20 min / miniDV / 2004

A satire on human obsessions - Metal works late every night. He is afraid to return home to his stalwart wife who is obsessed with winning the Singapore Women Arm Wrestling Competition. She trains intensively everyday and forces him to train with her. One day, he decides that enough is enough...

Nation Builders by Martyn See
14 min / miniDV / 2007

The wealth generated by Singapore's much-touted economic success story has not benefited everyone, least of all its senior citizens, a.k.a. the nation builders. Filmed on the streets and back-alleys of downtown Singapore in July 2007, this video does not contain any enactments or acting.

* New short filmmakers who are currently in film school or recently graduated.

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/2 filmmakers

2008-11-28T02:21:00.000-08:00

4 days 3 Nights by Ming
Zo Hee by Jacen Tan
Wet Season by Michael Tay
Embryo by Loo Zihan
Duck by Rae Lyn Lee
Haze by Anthony Chen
Overhead Clouds by Yeo Lee Nah
Love Through The Ages by Wendy Chee
Unarmed Combat by Han Yew Kwang
Nation Builders by Martyn See

Ming

2008-11-24T02:25:00.000-08:00

Ming / 4 Days 3 Nights

Let your environment speak to you, that's what Singapore-based artist Ming has been doing throughout his career. Taking inspiration from the little things that surrounds him, Ming injects a fresh and thoughtful perspective to the subjects he encounters. A graphic designer by training, Ming's pictures have a graphical quality to them. Apart from producing beautiful images, he is more interested in pictures that touches and invoke feelings. Well travelled and exhibited, Ming constantly reinvents himself by working on new mediums and collaborating with other artists. This has allowed Ming to have work on multiple platforms working with film, sound, video art, and spaces.

Jacen Tan

2008-11-23T02:29:00.000-08:00

Jacen Tan / Zo Hee (Make Movie)

Jacen Tan got lucky when his first short film, Tak Giu (Kick Ball), gained a cult following with over 100,000 views after it was distributed free on the Internet.
In 2005, his 2nd film, Zo Peng (Go Army), won 2nd place at the Panasonic/MDA Digital Film Fiesta, Short Film Open Category.
Jacen's latest films, Zo Gang & Zo Hee continue his well-received style of lo-budget filmmaking with a unique sense of local humor. He is currently working on a documentary about the electrifying match atmosphere in Singapore's National Stadium, which is slated to be torn down.

Director's Statement:
Zo Gang and Zo Hee are based on real-life experiences of what artists encounter when making film and music in Singapore. Have a hilarious but thought-provoking peek into Singapore's art scene!

Michael Tay

2008-11-22T02:32:00.000-08:00

Michael Tay / Wet Season

Michael is a graduate from theSchool of Film, Sound and Video at Ngee Ann Polytechnic where he studiedscreenwriting, editing and cinematography. He went on to pursue his degree inthe School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University.

In 2005, Michael began actively making short films of his own, and he has made five to date. Usually working with a small crew of not more than five people, his latest production Wet Season marks his first attempt at casting and directing himself in front of the camera.

Festival Screenings / Awards:
Jogja NETPAC Asian Film Festival, 2008, Indonesia
- Best Short Film
21st Singapore International Film Festival, 2008, Singapore
- Special Jury Prize
5th Singapore Short Cuts, 2008, Singapore
- Selected for Screening
4th InDPanda International Short Film Festival, 2008, HK
- Selected for Screening

Loo Zihan

2008-11-21T02:36:00.000-08:00

Loo Zihan / Embryo

Zihan’s first passion wasn’t filmmaking, but rather - graphic design. He enrolled into Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts after completing Junior College determined to become a Creative Art Director.

In 2005, Zihan made the decision to transfer to Nanyang Technological University’s new School of Art, Design and Media to become part of its pioneer batch of students. Somewhere along the way in Foundation year, Zihan got bitten by the filmmaking bug and has never looked back since.

Zihan is currently completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts (Digital Filmmaking) in NTU.

Festival Screenings / Awards :
- 5th Singapore Short Cuts, 2008.
- “Painkiller for my Foreign Body” by Asian Film Archive, 2007.
- 4th Singapore Short Cuts, 2007.

Director’s Statement:
EMBRYO was devised with its performer, Ruby Pan. We drew on a process of stream-of-conciousness association and working with the space on location. Ruby provided a piece of text and talked about an initial performance she staged as part of her course in university. I was interested in capturing that performance and giving it an alternative intepretation, EMBRYO was a result of this process.

Rae Lyn Lee

2008-11-20T02:33:00.000-08:00

Rae Lyn Lee / Duck

Rae Lyn Lee started working professionally as an in-house editorial photographer for Singapore Press Holdings Magazines, straight after graduating from Temasek Polytechnic Design School. Having shot for titles such as Her World, Shape and ICON magazine for over a year, she moved on to a lucrative career in commercial stills photography and was inducted into the Professional Photographers Association of Singapore. However, she decided to take a hiatus from the still photography industry to pursue her passion for Cinema. She is currently on an MDA scholarship pursuing a Masters in Filmmaking at The London Film School.

Director's Statement:
As life would have it, a lonely Chinese duck rice seller learns that some words have more than one meaning.

Anthony Chen

2008-11-19T02:37:00.000-08:00

Anthony Chen / Haze

Born in 1984 in Singapore, Anthony Chen enrolled in the School of Film & Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2001 to pursue his passion in filmmaking. Apart from being a film enthusiast, Anthony has served as a radio presenter, a movie reviewer and has done work as an actor both on stage and on screen. In 2004, he graduated from film school with his graduation film, G-23, which went on to screen at over 40 film festivals around the globe and won awards in Korea, France, Belgium, Malaysia and Singapore. His second short film, Ah Ma (Grandma), secured a Special Mention Award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival, the first time a Singapore filmmaker was awarded in Cannes. Haze marks his third short film effort and was nominated for the Golden Bear for Short Film at the 58th Berlin International Film Festival. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Film Directing at the National Film and Television School, UK.

Festival Screenings / Awards :
-58th Berlin International Film Festival, Germany
(Nominee, Golden Bear for Short Film)
-21st Singapore International Film Festival (Singapore Panorama)
-55th Sydney Film Festival, Australia
-36th Huesca International Film Festival, Spain (In Competition)
-Osian’s-Cinefan, 10th Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, India
-57th Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia
(In Competition)
-5th Anonimul International Film Festival, Romania
(In Competition)
-4th Monterrey International Film Festival, Mexico (In Competition)

Director’s Statement:
Haze aims to capture a slice of the “youth” that all of us once owned. It is a sensitive observation of the rebellious, reckless, unpretentious, ignorant and innocent nature of youths and depicts the silly things that we do and say before we come of age.

First love is perhaps always awkward, pure in a certain way, selfish in another, beautiful and sinful at the same time.

The film does not attempt to judge the actions of its characters, but portrays the event as a phase of life that everyone goes through, that eventually helps form what we are today.

Yeo Lee Nah

2008-11-18T02:38:00.000-08:00

Yeo Lee Nah / Overhead Clouds

Yeo Lee Nah is a performer at heart, whose love for performance found its channel in filmmaking, animation and design. Basically, she just wants to have fun making work that people can relate to.

Festival Screenings / Awards :
-Sinema, Singapore, 2008
-The Substation, Digital Film Fiesta, Singapore, 2006
-International Short Film Festival (French-Asian),
Bangkok, Thailand 2006
-4th International Istanbul Children Film Festival,
Istanbul, Turkey 2006

Wendy Chee

2008-11-17T02:39:00.000-08:00

Wendy Chee / Love Through The Ages

Formally an industrial designer at Nanyang Polytechnic, Wendy is now pursing her Bachelor's Degree in Filmmaking at Nanyang Technological University’s School of Art, Design and Media.
Passionately in love with filmmaking, her first short film “Love through the ages” has won her recognitions film festivals and it motivates her to create more great works in the future.

Festival Screenings / Awards :
-Urban Nomad Film Festival, Taiwan, 2008.
-Singapore Short Cuts, 2008.

Director’s Statement:
Love, when we are young is Crazy
Love, when we are matured is Knowing each other
Love, when we are old is Discovery…

My grandma used to complain that her love for grandpa is being cheated. Funny I thought, as I have heard these words over and over again from other women. As time passes by, people lost their passion for each other, people lost their desire for each other and we became used to each other’s presence. This film expresses my thoughts towards love when we are old. A bit of nagging once in a while could add more spice to life.

Han Yew Kwang

2008-11-16T02:40:00.000-08:00

Han Yew Kwang / Unarmed Combat

In 2002, Yew Kwang’s 35mm short film The Call Home won the Best Short Film Award at the 15th Singapore International Film Festival. The Call Home went on to clinch Audience Choice Award at the 18th Singapore International Film Festival. In 2005, Yew Kwang made his audacious and wildly funny debut feature Unarmed Combat. In 2007, Yew Kwang made his second feature film 18 Grams of Love which won the Public Award for Best Film and the Young Jury Award at the 13th Lyon Asian Film Festival and the Public Award at the 5th Ofensiva International Film Festival.

Director’s statement:
A friend of mine told me about an interesting Japanese documentary whereby some housewives are obsessed with and are taking part in a local arm wrestling event. I began to wonder how their husbands felt about that. Would they oppose their wives' obsession? What would they do? Therefore I decided to make this film to examine and explore the theme of obsession, and to satisfy my own curiosity.

Martyn See

2008-11-15T02:40:00.000-08:00

Martyn See / Nation Builders

Martyn See is a 39 documentary filmmaker from Singapore. His first two films, Singapore Rebel and Zahari's 17 Years, are banned by the Singapore Government. He was also subjected to a 15 month-long police investigation for alleged violation of the Films Act, which bans political films. Nation Builders is his fourth documentary.
Curator’s Comments:

Curator's notes

2008-11-14T02:59:00.000-08:00

Do Singaporeans have a sense of humour? I always wonder.

Hello. Once again, it gives me great pleasure to present yet another wonderful series of Singapore short films.

Sourced and acquired from the four corners of Singapore, what you can expect from this line-up is probably a deeper insight at how Singaporeans deal with their daily mundane lives. And no, it will not be boring, in fact, it can be pretty entertaining, I assure you.

I am very glad to bring back Jacen Tan and Anthony Chen again. In my opinion, these 2 are some of the most important young filmmakers in Singapore right now. While Jacen’s wacky indie flicks blown the local underground film circuit away, Anthony’s assured works garnered international recognitions and made us proud.

Besides these 2, I am also very delighted to introduce some other highly promising young filmmakers - Loo Zihan, Michael Tay, Wendy Chee and Rae Lee. Evidently, each one of them already possesses an individual voice and personal style in their films. I am half-guessing that if these budding filmmakers continue true to their passion, we may just expect another new wave of Singapore Cinema.

It will be interesting to note that there is one person in this programme who is not a filmmaker but a photographer. Ming takes the honour to open this programme with his short -‘4 Days 3 Nights’, a quirky look at a ‘Win-a-Car Challenge’. Though the film was merely less than 2 minutes long, it was actually shot over a span of 4 sleepless days. This film is a simple observation of how crazy we can get over a (free) car.

Among them, we also have more noted filmmakers like Han Yew Kwang, Yeo Lee Nah and Martyn See, whom by their own, gained much respects of their works. However,
I’d like to mention that I am exceptionally thrilled to have included Martyn’s film this time. Martyn is a vital voice that needs to be heard and reckoned with. We should pay attention to filmmakers like him. His poignant piece – ‘Nation Builders’, closes this series.

Once again, I’d like to thank everyone in creative [SIN]ergy, especially to the very lovely Brian Tan. My thanks also go to Asian Film Archive for providing Yew Kwang’s film and Thunk Pte Ltd who helped me graciously in both the slingSHORT I curated. Above all, to all the filmmakers, thank you very much, because without you, we will not be able to see such worthy films.

Taking this opportunity, it is also my pleasure to introduce to you the next curator of PROJECT:slingSHORT – Eva Tang. Someone, whom I regard as one of the strongest short filmmakers in Singapore. I am very sure that she will bring you another good selection of short films, as I know that she has good taste.

So, do Singaporeans have a sense of humour?
Do we laugh at ourselves?
I hope you find the answer from the short films you are about to watch. Enjoy!

Victric Thng

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/2 - curated by Victric Thng

2008-11-13T03:05:00.000-08:00

For these past few years, Victric Thng has brought a quixotic and poetic sensibility to Singapore cinema with a series of imaginative and exquisite shortfilms that have garnered critical acclaim both locally and internationally.

A filmmaker of verve and invention, Victric creates lyrical stories that revive that precious sense of intimate human interactions and relations. It is his sublime and insightful examination on the nature of identity, connection and desire for intimacy that sets him apart as one of the most promising filmmakers in Singapore today.

www.victricthng.com

The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)

2008-11-12T03:10:00.000-08:00

The Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) was set up in January 2006 and officially launched by DPM Wong Kan Seng in London on 13 March 2006. Its role is to plan and coordinate multi-agency programmes and initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean community.

Our Diaspora is an integral part of Singapore society. The Government set up the Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU) to serve as a dedicated platform to connect Overseas Singaporeans back to Singapore.

To actively engage Overseas Singaporeans, OSU's mission falls into three broad areas:

First and foremost, the OSU will actively provide information and facilitative services to Overseas Singaporeans. We aim to enable Overseas Singaporeans to find out more about developments in Singapore and facilitate their access to various services provided by the public and private sectors.

Second, for those who are interested in employment opportunities back in Singapore or in Singapore-based companies with operations overseas, the OSU will seek to provide the interface between Overseas Singaporeans and potential employers.

Third, we hope to create a "home away from home". This would mean more social events to enable our Overseas Singaporean Diaspora to bond and network among themselves and also with locally-based Singaporeans. This would include events in major overseas cities with significant Overseas Singaporean communities as well as back in Singapore.

The OSU will coordinate existing programmes and introduce new initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean Diaspora.

Some of the planned key initiatives include:
- Dedicated website to serve the needs of Overseas Singaporeans - www.overseassingaporean.sg
- Signature networking and engagement events in major overseas cities and Singapore such as the Distinguished Business Leaders' series of events
- Job fairs and link-ups with Singapore-based companies
- Tie-up with relevant government agencies to help Overseas Singaporeans who intend to relocate back to Singapore

The OSU welcomes feedback, suggestions and participation from all Overseas Singaporeans in this engagement effort. Write to us and share your ideas and aspirations with us.
Email us at nps_osu@nps.gov.sg.

Sinema Old School

2008-11-11T04:54:00.000-08:00

Situated atop Mount Sophia, at the newest and ultra-hip creative arts hub known as Old School, Sinema – founded by Nicholas Chee and Randy Ang – provides a cozy cinematic experience with plush leather sofas seating 136 and state of the art projection and sound system.

The recently formed Sinema Academy of Motion Pictures (SAMP) functions as an active Social Enterprise, supporting the growth of the film industry by providing professional education and services while actively engaging the community via cultural enhancement programs.

Sinema’s reach includes its large Facebook community and active Sinemaniacs (our membership base). Sinema.SG has received over 1.3 million hits and serves not only as a portal for local and regional independent work but also a resource on filmmaking, including a multitude of articles, reviews and vodcasts.

Programming: Sinema screens a wide range of Singapore films and documentaries and also showcases short films weekly. Our popular Talkback sessions include Q&As with the filmmakers and allow the audience a glimpse into the world behind the camera. The latest schedule can be found at www.sinema.sg/oldschool.

Together with our long-term technology partner, the Panasonic Sinema Mobile brings Singapore films to the heartland and beyond with a mobile screening van – equipped with state of the art screen, HD projector and editing suite.

Supported by Creative Community Singapore (a key MICA initiative), the Sinema Incubator Program was created to encourage the production of professional-quality High Deﬁnition (HD) ﬁlm projects by identifying potential ﬁlmmakers, scripts and ideas, providing production management resources, filming equipment and mentorship with Industry leaders.

Stemming from the belief that music is an integral part of the filmmaking process Sinema Sessions was created to allow independent musicians to showcase their unique sound in an intimate concert venue.

www.sinema.sg

MindLAB

2008-11-10T04:59:00.000-08:00

Mind L.A.B is an organic collaborative platform aim for interactions and to connect individuals to form teams to develop experimental propositions in various design disciplines. We believe only through unpremeditated experimentation one can cultivates alternatives and propels design beyond our pre-conception.

www.mindlab-uk.org

Thunk!

2008-11-09T05:05:00.000-08:00

Thunk is boutique video production house with a focus on corporate films and other communication videos. From 30-second launch videos to full-fledged company profiles, Thunk infuses design and motion graphic elements into its work. The result is fresh, eye-catching visuals that connect our clients to their audience.

Thunk: creating noise with motion

www.thunk.com.sg

PROJECT: slingSHORT 08/2 - supported by

2008-11-08T03:14:00.000-08:00

This screening of PROJECT: slingSHORT08/2, is supported by:
Overseas Singaporean Unit
Singapore High Commission in London
Sinema
Thunk
MindLAB

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/1 poster

2008-04-26T07:01:00.000-07:00

Poster design courtesy of: MindLAB

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/1 filmmakers

2008-04-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

Flat Dreams by Eva Tang
Blood Ties by Chai Yee Wei*
Passenger by Green Zeng
Take Me Home by Gözde + Russel Zehnder
Block 46 by Ghazi Alqudcy*
(S)439 965 by Elgin Ho*
For Naomi by Benjamin Tan*

Curated by Victric Thng
* New short filmmakers who are currently in film school or recently graduated.

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/1

2008-04-24T07:11:00.000-07:00

Screening selection:
Curated by Victric Thng

Flat Dreams by Eva Tang
14min 50sec / DVC-Pro High Definition / 2007

A short film about public housing dwellers trying to make sense of their mundane lives. Comprising 3 little shorts spanning 3 generations: Flat, Neighbourhood Watch, Void Deck ~ we see ordinary people living a flat life with little dreams.

Blood Ties by Chai Yee Wei*

11min 40sec / DVC-Pro High Definition / 2007

Qing was the sole witness to her brother’s murder. But when her brother’s murderers turn up dead, things don’t appear to be as simple as it seems. Madam Lee, after having to cope with the recent death of her son, now has to deal with the possibility that her daughter may be involved with the deaths of these killers.

At the same time, the second short acted as a joint to provide a connection between the entire three shorts together, and in its make believe world, will have surely reached out and inspired everyone to take a look back into what we did with our own, when we were the young boy's age. The third story following the plight of an unemployed elderly lady, was to me, the least interesting of the lot, maybe because of its abstract moments which I cannot identify with. It had a highly fantastical element towards the end, but you can tell that I was in joy when the end credits started to roll at that point.

Passenger by Green Zeng
16min / HDV / 2006

A taxi driver picks up an old woman late in the night and joins her on an unexpected journey of remembrance and rediscovery.

Take Me Home by Gözde + Russel Zehnder
16min / Super 8mm / 2006

Entirely shot on super-8mm film, this short tells a story about 3 characters. A young woman leaves home to buy cat food and fails to come back home. Meanwhile her Aunty Valerie waits anxiously for her return. When Valerie finds a watch in her letterbox, she finally accepts her once lost memories.

Block 46 by Ghazi Alqudcy*
13min 08sec / 2007

Block 46 tries to discover Singapore’s deepest secret about the mass suicide that happened on 6th April 2006. Not many know about this, as the media are not allowed to have coverage over this massacre. A total of 6 people committed suicide by jumping down from the top of the building to end their misery.

(S)439 965 by Elgin Ho*
7min / HDV / 200

A reflective journey through one’s memory that will bring us closer to our hearts; a visual diary of a little corner in Singapore called Katong during the 90s. This film was made to challenge the conventional boundaries of what defines a documentary and a fictional film.

For Naomi by Benjamin Tan*
3min / miniDV / 2007

A simple story told through a simple short, inspired by an emotionally charged turn of true events. This is a film revealing, beneath its surface masquerade of simplicity, the apathy inherent in being grounded.

PROJECT: slingSHORT 08/1 - supported by

2008-04-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

This screening of PROJECT: slingSHORT08/1, is supported by:
Singapore High Commission in London
Asian Film Archive
Kristin Saw from The Substation

Thunk

MindLAB

Curator's notes

2008-04-16T06:30:00.000-07:00

It gives me great privilege and honour to curate and programme this year’s PROJECT: slingSHORT. I received nearly 30 short films for consideration from all over the places. Some films were sent to me by Kristin Saw from The Substation, some were sent to me personally by the filmmakers themselves, and some I have personally acquired for it.

It is definitely not an easy decision to narrow down to the final 7 films, which will be proudly presented this year. The 2 main reasons for this difficult task to choose the films are, FIRST, the time frame/duration, which is about an hour for the entire screening. I wish I have more than just 60 minutes, so I may squeeze in 2-3 more very worthy films, 90 minutes maybe good, but I know it too well that it can be rather exhaustive for anyone to watch too many short films at one go.

And the SECOND reason which maybe the harder one, is that the submitted films are very diverse both in style and narrative. Most of them have strong stories, not to mention the improved quality in production value. Some films have to be watched again to “compete” for a place in the final selection. Most films are “sacrificed” because of either they are too lengthy or they have to give way for another film slightly more different in form.

It is also good to note that this year’s selection is all about the underground filmmakers in Singapore! Yes, the underdogs, the lesser known, the budding ones. BUT that does not mean they are less good. In fact, on the contrary, most of them create very impressive high quality works, which can be attesting from the films you are going to watch.

Just to say that there are some filmmakers in Singapore are just not quite into fame or limelight. They prefer to work quietly in their little corner, churning out meaningful and powerful works from time to time. It seems to me that it is more important for them to have their films seen, rather than their names heard. Therefore, it gives me a lot of delight to have this opportunity to showcase their films to a new group of audience that is beyond our own shore.

There will be 4 fiction films, 2 narrative-experimental and 1 documentary. The overall mood for this selection seems to incline more to melancholy. But there is also a slight touch of nostalgia and a tinted horror to expect too.

I hope the audience in London will enjoy this year’s selection and be very proud of the talents emerging from this (art-stifling)island country. Hence, gaining confidence for a future in Singapore Cinema.

My very BIG thank you to Singapore Creative Network, UK, for creating this event, thus, allowing another platform and opportunity for local filmmakers to “show-off” their talents and creativity. My thanks also especially goes to Brian Tan for his support and patience throughout. And thanks to Junfeng who is the previous curator, passing on the baton to me to curate this year’s programme. Kristin Saw from The Substation who has helped me so much by recommending and sending films to me. Last but not least, my deepest heartfelt thanks to all the filmmakers who submitted their films this year. All your works are appreciated and for some, I hope to programme them next year if given opportunity.

Finally, I can only say, enjoy the films!
Victric Thng.

Eva Tang

2008-04-16T06:18:00.000-07:00

Eva Tang / Flat Dreams

Eva Tang has a late start in her film career. She saw her first art house film at the age of 20 while studying overseas at the University of Hong Kong. Half a decade later, she left her journalism career at Lianhe Zaobao to study filmmaking in the UK. A M.A. graduate of the prestigious National Film & Television School specializing in fiction direction, Eva's student shorts are in the official selection of major film festivals such as Venice, Rotterdam, Hawaii, National Gallery of Art (USA).
Her student film "While You Sleep" was the first short from a Singapore filmmaker selected by Venice Film Festival. Her graduation short "Londres - London" won the Akira Kurosawa Memorial Short Film Competition, Saga Prefecture Governor Award

Director's Statement:
Living in Singapore, its pettiness annoys me. It is a place where I see no space for dreams whenever I wake up & open my eyes. The film takes an ironic look at the confinement of spaces --- its flatness, homogeneity and the desperation to be useful in fear of emptiness.

Chai Yee-Wei

2008-04-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

Chai Yee-Wei / Blood Ties

Although Yee-wei graduated with a business degree, his passion has always been in film art. He had taken film, TV and video courses in his college (University of Michigan) years and has always been exploring this interest part-time. But in mid 2005, he decided to go full-time into the media industry and has since been writing and directing short films extensively.

He had won a Merit Award at Panasonic MDA DFF 2005 (for Lau-Sai, Diarrhea) and Fly By Night 2005 Judges’ Pick (for Loser).

“Blood Ties” is his latest short that has won the 3rd prize for the 2nd Panasonic MDA Digital Film Fiesta, 2nd prize at the 2nd Rebel Planet of Hollywood Short Film Fest (Horror Category), and it is official selection for the 2007 Asian Film Symposium S-Express Showcase, The 2007 Singapore Season showcase in Beijing Film Academy, as well as the 3rd Evil City Film Fest of NYC 2007.

Yee-wei is now in preproduction and working on the script development for Blood Ties the feature film right now.

Director's Statement:
A feature version of the film is in the works in collaboration with Oak3 pictures. It should be completed and released by the end of 2008

Green Zeng

2008-04-14T06:22:00.000-07:00

Green Zeng / Passenger

Green Zeng works in various art disciplines and is actively involved in the local film and art scene. His interest in filmmaking started with experimental videos and has since expanded to include narrative films. He has written and directed many short films such as the crowd favourite, Blackboard Whiteshoes, which was officially selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2006. It has also been broadcasted on television in Singapore and Japan. His most recent film, Passenger, won the Incentive Prize at the Akira Kurosawa Memorial Short Film Competition in Tokyo 2006. Green is currently working on his feature film at Mirtillo Films.

Director’s Statement:
This film was partly inspired by my friend’s grandmother who wanted to go back to China before she dies.

Gözde + Russel Zehnder

2008-04-13T06:20:00.000-07:00

Gözde + Russel Zehnder / Take Me Home

Director duo - Gözde H. Zehnder ve Russel has been shooting shorts together since 1997. Since 2000 they have been producing documentary and idents for TV, Art and Fashion under freestate productions - a stable space for the exchange of ideas, images and projects.

Gözde H. Zehnder – Short Filmmaker & Photographer.Born in Istanbul. Graduated in media studies and photography from Edith Cowan University, Perth. In 1998, her graduate short film ‘the living wall’ won 2 awards for best experimental film and best editing in 12th WA Screen Awards in Perth. She moved to Singapore in 1999. Gözde did a video installation, entitled, ‚Daydream‘ for Project Innocence in Substation, a collaboration of 3 young artists at 2 different places. She also regularly exhibits her photographs with Lomographic Society, taking her camera out on the streets.
Her short film ‘Happy Birthday Sharon’ won the Audience Voice Award at 2nd Singapore Shorts Film Festival and Best Director Award given by the jury at the 2nd AFM/International Independent Film Festival in Istanbul. Since 1997, Gözde is directing experimental short films that screens in film festivals worldwide. Currently, she is developing new projects for ‘freestate productions’ as well as working as a director in various assignments.

Russel Zehnder – Photographer & Short Filmmaker. Born in Singapore. Graduated in media studies and photography from Edith Cowan University, Perth. Showcased his first slide installation ‘Memories, Dreams, Reflections’ (2002), a collaboration of 3 young artists at The Substation. He participated in an exhibition ‘while you sleep’(2002), with other artists, documenting the night of Singapore with a Lomo camera. Held his solo B&W exhibition ‘Lost for Words’ (2003), documenting his travels in Turkey. He contributed a sound and photo installation ‘family’ (2003) a collaboration among artists at The Substation.

He is also actively involved in short films and has been doing so since 1996. His most prominent work ‘Happy Birthday Sharon’ (2002) won the Best Short Film Award given by the jury at the 2nd AFM/International Independent Film Festival in Istanbul (2003) and the Audience Voice Award at the 2nd Singapore Short Film Festival (2002). He has also participated in the 14th International Electronic Art Festival, Videobrasil in Sao Paulo (2003) as part of a panorama of short films from Singapore. Russel works in the media industry as a cameraman and director.

Director’s Statement:
This short is generally about people dealing with their personal selves. These characters are struggling with loneliness, loss of love, fear, pressure, lack of control, pain and death…situations and circumstances that all people experience. It’s a short film that explores the idea of three lives connected only by time, place and memory.

Ghazi Alqudcy

2008-04-12T06:21:00.000-07:00

Ghazi Alqudcy / Block 46

GHAZI ALQUDCY likes to tell stories through the medium of Digital Film. Currently a student at a local polytechnic and a recipient of the Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award Scholarship 2007, his work shows varies from narrative, experimental to documentaries. Running on a very thin line of the fence between sexuality and loss, he produces work such as campy queer dramas, fictionalized homicide activities, exquisiteness of prayers and many more.
He has been active within the filmmaking circle. A big fan of The Substation, he participates in many film events to keep himself occupied. In 2004, he realizes his passion for storytelling. In 2005, he was one of the selected filmmakers to go through ‘Take 5! Guerilla Filmmaking Challenge’ which is part of the ‘Soul to Soul Festival’. In 2006, he was one of the selected filmmakers for the MDA-Panasonic Digital Film Fiesta. In 2007, he co-directed a short film for the same event.
Ghazi Alqudcy makes a promise to himself to continue telling interesting stories. Apart from that, he loves to cook dinner with his friends and indulge in a slumber party.

Director’s Statement:
Block 46 is part of my personal project to understand the feeling of loss. We loss a lot of things in our daily live, be it to natural disaster, to other living forms or even to our own ego.

In this particular film, it starts from the study of each character, creating a character that is close to my heart and faces problem like many of us do and I start to see the each characters as a normal citizen. I try to get closer to each character to a comfortable level and take them away to feel the loss.
It is a process of knowing many things from others; how life and loss means to them.

Elgin Ho

2008-04-11T06:21:00.000-07:00

Elgin Ho / (S) 439 965

Born in Hong Kong, Elgin Ho was exposed to the film industry as early as five years old. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (Digital Film Major) at the Singapore NTU School of Art, Design & Media. His previous short films, “Foreign Dreams” & “Nineteen Twenties” have been screened in film festivals around the world receiving numerous awards.

Director’s Statement:
I was born in Hong Kong. My family and I migrated to Singapore when I was ten years old. I grew up in a little corner of Singapore call Katong ever since. Thus there is a sense of Nostalgia within this neighborhood that I feel dearly connected to.

But as of 10th September 2007, 5 commercial buildings in Katong are selling their properties en-bloc for re-development due to flagging business and dwindling human traffic. These include the Paramount Hotel, Roxy Square, Katong Mall, Katong Plaza and the iconic Katong Shopping Centre.

As the society in a modern city progresses, changes are imminent. The old will eventually be replaced by the new. Places that once stood by may soon be forgotten. This short film was made as a form of documentation to capture these places that are close to my heart and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what defines a documentary and a fictional film.

Benjamin Tan

2008-04-10T06:22:00.000-07:00

Benjamin Tan / For Naomi

After graduating from junior college, Ben gathered his closest friends and in 2 months, with no prior training in the visual arts, completed his first experimental piece, A Moment of Silence. A year later, partly inspired by his stint serving his national service in the army, he made ‘Remember Me’. Both pieces screened at the Pumelo International Film Festival in Mumbai. Later that year, ‘Remember Me’ was curated for the 7th Asian Film Symposium.
To date, he has made 3 films. Ben is working on the script of his 4th film. He’s recently been accepted at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University’s School of Art, Design and Media, and will be starting school in the academic year of 2008.

Director’s Statement:
For Naomi juxtaposes the inevitable coupling of selfishness and practicality with the selflessness of child-like love - one so pure and untainted it is almost illogical; almost 'impractical'. On another level it reflects humankind's self-centred and flippant perspective of life in general, especially towards those we do not associate and connect with instinctively. It throws into question the boundaries that define a vermin and if the motivations behind such delineations are selfish in nature.

The film screened at the 2007 Festival della Creativita in Florence, Italy, as part of the video art showcase alongside other innovative works in animation and film.

PROJECT: slingSHORT08/1 - curated by Victric Thng

2008-04-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

Asian Film Archive

2008-04-08T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Asian Film Archive is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2005 to preserve the rich film heritage of Singapore and Asian Cinema, to encourage scholarly research on film, to promote a wider critical appreciation of this art form and to build cultural value of Asian films. As an important nexus, it brings together the various segments of the Asian film community in order to open and enrich new intellectual, educational, and creative spaces. We are governed by an independent board of directors and advised by an international board. The Asian Film Archive is an affiliate of the prestigious International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) and a member of the Southeast Asia-Pacific Audio Visual Archives Association (SEAPAVAA). Our collection includes works by some of the most renowned Asian filmmakers in the region, such as Lino Brocka, Mike de Leon, Hussain Haniff and U-wei Hajisaari. Any funds raised go towards supporting the preservation and cultural mission of the Archive. The Archive is also a registered charity (Reg. No.:01910) based in Singapore and an Institution of Public Character (IPC).

www.asianfilmarchive.org
The financial and non-financial information of the Archive can be found at:
http://www.asianfilmarchive.org/BeInvolved/CorporateGovernance.aspx

The Substation

2008-04-07T06:54:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1990 by the late Kuo Pao Kun, The Substation is Singapore's first independent contemporary arts centre. We are centrally located in the city's civic district. Our venues include a black box theatre, a gallery, a dance studio,Random Room and two multi-function classrooms. We present and co-present a wide range of artists and programmes, from traditionally trained dancers to local rock bands; established visual artists to young poets; publications to international short film festivals; experimental theatre to seminal conferences on Singapore arts and culture.

Over the years, The Substation has worked with some of Singapore's most critically acclaimed artists, writers and intellectuals; currently we are working closely with our Associate Artists. Just as importantly, younger and emerging artists are constantly approaching us to use our venues, and to get our support. We are always open to new proposals and ideas, and would like to hear from you.

The Substation's mission is to support research and innovation in the arts by:

nurturing and challenging Singapore artists
providing an open space for artistic experimentation
promoting interaction between diverse artists and audiences
facilitating critical dialogue in the arts
fostering regional and international arts networks

www.substation.org

Thunk!

2008-04-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

MindLAB

2008-04-05T06:50:00.000-07:00

PROJECT: slingSHORT07 - post report

2007-11-26T04:24:00.000-08:00

There are those established names in the film industry that we all know, Eric Khoo, Royston Tan, etc. And then ofrespective landmark films, Meepok Man, 12 Storeys, 881, 15, etc. But talk about the short films of Singapore, and one might draw a blank. Hardly inactive though, the short film scene in Singapore is heating up, with a group of short film filmmakers getting their own showcase in the recent Bristol International Short Film Festival.

Dropping by London on route back to Singapore, some of us got a chance to see their works which were featured in Bristol as part of PROJECT:slingSHORT, a series which acts as a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their works in London. This second incarnation of the series was curated by Singapore filmmaker Boo Junfeng and held on Nov 25, with the support of the Singapore High Commission and Objectifs Films. Held on the premises of the High Commission, some 50 of us got a chance to view short films by Anthony Chen, Victric Thng and Boo himself.

There was Chen's very moving short film Ah Ma (which won a special mention at the recent Cannes Film Festival*), depicting an extended family coming to terms with her imminent death. Thng's short film, The Mole, infused with animation and illustration, was everyone's favourite ("Tim Burton watch out!" someone said). Katong Fugue by Boo featured an excerpt from Singapore playwright Alfian Sa'at's play Asian Boys Vol. II, in which a son begs his mother not to lift the veil on his secret life. Played poignantly by Neo Swee Lin and Luke Kwek, the film centres around a Bach fugue and the Katong house they live in which holds it altogether.

Other filmmakers who got the chance to screen their shorts included Eva Tang’s Londres and Chris Yeo’s WomB, both films exhibited both filmmakers’ expression of their overseas experiences. Other filmmakers like Ryan Tan (Yesterday’s Play) and Jacen Tan (Zo Gang) were more homeward bound in its topics and issues, about characters like an unemployed 24-year old Singaporean boy and his mother, or an Ah-Beng who dreamed of being a filmmaker. And of course there was Roystan Tan’s very short film (or one might call it ad for Apple) D.I.Y. The event was concluded by a somewhat lively Question and Answer segment where the filmmakers were able to answer some of the audience's queries and remarks.

Raising some $750SGD for the International Singapore Film Society*, the event was lauded by those who attended as proof that the film industry in Singapore could only go from strength to strength. One Singaporean joked after the event to me that the local films we had just seen "warmed the cockles of her black heart" and that she was now inspired to catch Royston Tan's feature film 4:30 that would be showing at the Institute of Contemporary Arts later this month here in London. Certainly a most satisfying way to spend a Sunday afternoon for everyone involved!

by
David Chew
a former arts journalist
pursuing his masters here in london at goldsmiths.

The featured films in PROJECT:slingSHORT and their respective filmmakers:

Zo Gang by Jacen Tan | Londres - London by Eva Tang | Yesterday's Play by Ryan Tan | The Mole by Victric Thng | Ah Ma by Anthony Chen | D.I.Y. by Royston Tan | White by Tan Wei Keon | Katong Fugue by Boo Junfeng | WomB by Chris Yeo

Logo design + all garphic collater for PROJECT:slingSHORT
was designed by: Kok-Loong Wong of Mind L.A.B

PROJECT: slingSHORT07

2007-11-25T02:49:00.000-08:00

PROJECT: slingSHORT

Sunday 25th November 2007

3.00 - 5.30pm

Singapore High Commission in London

9 Wilton Crescent, Belgravia,

London SW1X 8SP

Admission: £5 per ticket. Order your tickets by contacting Brian Tan at 07930378922

or email brian.tan@thedesignpharmacy.com

For security reasons: full name, email, field of work/study andcompany/institution are required at time of purchase.

All proceeds to PROJECT: slingSHORT will be donated to charity.

PROJECT: slingSHORT, scheduled on 25th November 2007 will be supported by The Singapore High Commission in London and Objectifs Films. Once again, up and coming Singapore filmmaker, Boo Junfeng will curate a line-up ofSingapore short films.

This event will also be a launch platform for two complete unknown short filmmakers, one based in the UK and the other from Singapore. Following the screening there will be a Q&A session with some of the filmmakers.

Come meet some of the filmmakers at the pre screening reception.

3.00pm Pre-screening reception

3.30pm Screening

Short Film Screening List:
Zo Gang - Jacen Tan
Flat Dreams - Eva Tang
Yesterday's Play - Ryan Tan
The Mole - Victric Thng
White - Tan Wei Keong
Katong Fugue - Boo Junfeng
Ah Ma - Anthony Chen
D.I.Y. - Royston Tan

PROJECT: slingSHORT07 filmmakers

2007-11-24T03:03:00.000-08:00

Zo Gang - Jacen Tan
Londres/ London - Eva Tang*
Yesterday's Play - Ryan Tan**
The Mole - Victric Thng*
White - Tan Wei Keong*

WomB - Chris Yeo**
Katong Fugue - Boo Junfeng*
Ah Ma - Anthony Chen*
D.I.Y. - Royston Tan*

Curated by Boo Junfeng
*Filmmaker's work also selected at Encounters 2007, the 13th International Short Film Festival in Bristol.

** New short filmmakers who are currently in film school or recently graduated.

PROJECT: slingSHORT07 flyer

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PROJECT: slingSHORT07 - supported by

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This screening of PROJECT: slingSHORT07, is supported by:

Singapore High Commission in London
Objectifs flims
MindLAB

PROJECT: slingSHORT07 film synopsis

2007-11-21T02:41:00.000-08:00

Zo Gang by Jacen Tan

Filmmaker wannabe, Ah-Tan, is sick of his day job. Join Ah-Tan on his way to work one day, as he discusses and pokes fun at local film and music, while plotting his path to become Singapore's next great director. This dark comedy on the difficulties of making film and music will leave you wondering about the state of the Arts in Singapore!

Londres - London by Eva Tang

A city is damaged. Love is damaged.

Yesterday's Play by Ryan Tan

What if everyday is just a rehearsal for the next? Would you be satisfied with the way things are? You question a system, but does it work for you? Routine and worth - something that we battle with everyday.

The Mole by Victric Thng

Little Molly Parker fell sick one autumn. Her worried parents quickly summoned the family doctor, Mr Anderson, to attend to her. The first visit from the doctor was such a titillating experience that Molly secretly hopes for his next visit. Her dark desire leads to an unexpected turn in her life. The Mole is a whimisical tale about longing and pining.

White by Tan Wei Keong

A man, dissatisfied with a white cube for a head, gives it up in the name of self-improvement, only to find himself dealing with the unpleasant consequences.

WomB by Chris Yeo

Sophie, 24, has led an insular life. Her mother died during childbirth and she has missed the maternal side of growing up. She’s trying to come to terms with the present realities of life, unsure of a decision to make regarding her unborn baby. Unbeknownst to her, as she sleeps……

Katong Fugue by Boo Junfeng

A boy with a hidden life and a mother desperately trying to reach out.

Ah Ma by Anthony Chen

Ah Ma is lying in the hospital, her life hanging by a thread. Her family gathers by her deathbed to send her off. Overwhelmed by sadness, they struggle to find their own way of coming to terms with the impending end.

D.I.Y. by Royston Tan

Throughout the island, different individuals are engaged in varying day-to-day activities and are caught up in their own thoughts; but they are all connected. In D.I.Y., the squeak of dirty plates, the tap of a finger against a seafood restaurant aquarium, the thump of feet inside a cargo lift, and many other disparate sounds, all come together into a quirky and funky piece of beat science, a human – and humane – music.

Objectifs Films

2007-11-20T04:09:00.000-08:00

Objectifs Films is the only international short film distributor based in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region, dedicated to bringing the world of Southeast Asian short films to a global audience.

Objectifs Films distributes Southeast Asian short films of all genres and types to television stations (broadcast, cable, pay per view and satellite), Internet sites, educational institutions, museums, galleries, airlines and other screening venues internationally. We select and represent quality short films from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Our films are carefully chosen based on quality, innovation and the profile of the filmmaker.
Driven by an executive team with experience in film development, marketing and education, Objectifs Films is poised to provide a launching pad for the myriad of visual voices from Southeast Asia to worldwide viewers.
Objectifs Films is jointly owned by Kinema Entertainment (the media investment company that owns Singapore’s leading post-production facility, Infinite Frameworks), Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Filmmaking and Shooting Gallery Asia.

For more information, please contact Objectifs Films at:
www.objectifsfilms.com
Tel: +65 6339 3068
Fax: +65 6339 6930
email: info@objectifsfilms.com

PROJECT: slingSHORT07 - curated by Boo Junfeng

2007-11-19T04:22:00.000-08:00

MindLAB

2007-11-18T04:52:00.000-08:00