The Substation Moving Images presents
SESSIONS about...
31 October 2009
The Substation Theatre
4pm and 8pm, entry by donation
Pre-register now at [email protected]
SESSIONS brings you closer to the people who have been there and
done that. From professionals to filmmakers, The Substation invites
you to hear
their experiences and share your thoughts and passion in this
one-time event.
Send in your burning questions now when you pre-register at
[email protected]!
GOING POSTAL LOOKING FOR POST WITHIN THE REGION
Speaker: Lai Weijie
31 October 2009
Saturday
4 pm
The Substation Theatre
Lai Weijie will be sharing his experiences in exploring
post-production options for film within the region, finishing
possibilities and their respective pros and cons.*The talk will
also include a brief introduction on the basic formats available on
film, distinctive looks of the two brands providing it, the
benefits of shooting on film over video, as well as the basic steps
and processes when shooting on the film format.
Speaker’s bio:
Lai Weijie is one of the two Singaporeans in the inaugural Graduate
Film Program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia. He recently went
road tripping in Malaysia to explore post-production options for
his film, "The Sun Rising" and visited a film lab in Philippines
while attending the ASEAN-ROK Independent Cinema Project in
Manila.
FROM ONE BLOODY SHORT TO ONE BLOODY FEATURE: CUTTING YOUR
WAY TO THAT FIRST FEATURE RELEASE
Speaker: Chai Yee-wei
31 October 2009
Saturday
8 pm
The Substation
Theatre
Yee-wei will share his experiences in making his first feature film
BLOOD TIES and the pitfalls to avoid. In the talk, he will cover
how he gained exposure through short films and will talk about the
financing, production, marketing and distribution experiences of
BLOOD TIES.
Speaker’s bio:
The writer/director, Chai Yee Wei, went from business school to
entrepreneur to filmmaker. He graduated from the University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a business degree. After working in an
MNC for several years, Yee Wei turned entrepreneur and started a
restaurant, Curry Favour. He is still a partner at Curry Favour,
which is looking to open its 3rd restaurant this year. Through his
studies and work, Yee Wei maintained a strong passion for film and
TV. After making several short films and working on different film
projects, he received the MDA Feature Film grant this year to make
his first feature ‘Blood Ties’.
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