The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
3 May 2010
The Substation Theatre
8pm, FREE ADMISSION
First Take, happening every 1st Monday of the month at The
Substation, is a popular screening of new local short films and is
followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. A platform for new
filmmakers and anyone who is interested in filmmaking to meet,
exchange ideas and show their work. See the future talents of
Singapore film!
1. FROM A SISTER / ELICIA LOH/ 8 MIN/ 2009/
PG
A young documentary filmmaker, through the rantings and ravings of
a transsexual prostitute, catches the glimpse of the sorrows but
insurmountable strength behind the thick make-up. Inspired to get
this voice heard, she hits a major barrier: getting this voice on
tape.
Elicia Loh found her love for directing films from studying at the
Wee Kim Wee School of Communications and Information. She started
directing in 2008 and has not looked back since. From A Sister is
her third and latest short.
2. LIGHTS OUT/WANG ENG ENG/ 26 MIN/ 2009/ PG
When the lights go out in Singapore, these men make their way out
onto the streets to sleep. Lights Out documents the lives and
struggles of 3 migrant workers as they live on the streets and
shelters of Singapore waiting for a solution to their problems.
Like many others, they came full of hope, but in turn found
themselves caught in bureaucratic loop holes and broken promises
made by illegal labour agents. They end up with no work and living
for months on the streets. With no money and nowhere to go, they
wait for their turn to return home.
Wang Eng Eng is a graduate from the National University of
Singapore. She is currently working full time at a local TV
station, and enjoys the exploration of social issues on a
day-to-day basis. She had previously produced and worked on I Love
Malaya, Brother No. 2 and The Trouble With Waiting. She hopes to
work on a documentary feature someday.
3. LEAVING HOME/ HEIKAL SHAFRUDIN / 12 MIN/ 2008/
PG
Abandoned, orphaned and neglected. The lives of the children
residing at the Darul Ma’wa Children’s Home have been far from
perfect. While the home opens its doors to any child, it only
supports them until they turn 18. Now, two residents turning 18
find themselves faced with the harsh reality, of leaving the family
they have made and the place they have called home. With no
direction, no financial support and no idea about the future, both
teens are painfully aware that there is no room for error.
Heikal has worked on various short films and commercials, some
successful and others that can only be appreciated by his mother.
He graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a Diploma in Mass
Communication, before moving on to join a good friend at a
production house, where they suffered in the name of passion. He is
currently serving the nation.
4. THE SIGHT OF MUSIC/ KUN LEI GOH/ 4 MIN/ 2010/
PG
Miracles happen on a daily basis. Take a breather and listen to the
bigger picture.
Kun Lei is a final year student of the School of Arts, Design and
Media at Nanyang Technological University. His short film “My Home”
was shown at the National Day Parade 2009.
5. MY SISTER’S SECRET/ LIM JIA YUN/ 15 MIN/ 2010/
PG
8-year-old Jenny finds out that her sister has a boyfriend. Due to
her misinterpretation of her mother’s explanation to her about
boy-girl-relationships, she thinks her sister is in some sort of
trouble and possibly, pregnant.
Lim Jia Yun graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Film, Sound and
Video and majored in directing. 'My Sister's Secret' is her final
year thesis film. She is currently studying in Chapman University
Singapore, doing a BFA in Creative Producing. She hopes to become a
screenwriter and possibly a director in the future.
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SUBMISSIONS ARE WELCOME ALL YEAR ROUND! For more information or
to
screen your work at First Take, please visit our website at The Substation | A Home
For The Arts or contact the Programme Manager of Moving
Images
at 6337 7535 / [email protected]
First Take is presented as part of The Substation Moving Images
programme and supported by the Singapore Film Commission!
Facebook event link
here!
Also, aspiring musicians! Let your music be heard!
We are looking for works from upcoming bands/ singers to play
during our First Take screenings.
If you have made an album/ EP and want to get the word out, do send
us a copy of your work and we will play it!
Download the submission form
here!
Send your music to:
First Take (music)
The Substation
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 17993
First Take – not just for filmmakers, but for everyone!