It's Free!
The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
1 February 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. THE FUNERAL/ WANG JUNJIE/ 23 MIN/ 2009/
PG
Synopsis:
THE FUNERAL is a family drama about how a pair of siblings must
come to terms with the joint responsibility of organizing their
little brother’s funeral, even if it means struggling with their
differences in faith and indifference in each other’s lives.
Director's Bio:
As a theatre actor and crew member for 15 years, Junjie married his
acting techniques to his directing approach to produce films that
are unconventional. An eye for details is his trademark.
2. STAY/ ER KIA HUI/ 6 MIN/ 2007/ PG
Synopsis:
STAY is inspired by true events of the director’s grandparents. The
film seeks to capture the relationship of an old couple through the
unspoken sharing of cigarettes and the environment they are living
in. Driven by quiet moments, this short film brings you through the
life of an old couple, and their last days.
Director's Bio:
As a young director, Er Kia Hui believes in finding new experiences
and searching for her own roots to find her true identity. In her
films, she seeks to capture her own personal history and translate
to her own understanding of life.
3. MY UNDERWEAR MY WORLD/ DANNY LIM/ 16 MIN/ 2009/
PG
Synopsis:
10-year-old Jiale escapes to a fantasy world to fulfill his longing
for his lost mother. His father, also struggling with the loss,
awkwardly tries to play a more maternal role but is frustrated with
his reclusive son. A confrontation and a clumsy accident cause the
father and son to view each other in a new light and form a
stronger bond than ever.
Director's Bio:
Having been intensively making films and being involved in
filmmaking for the past two years, Danny has worked on many
different types of projects including short films, TVCs, music
videos and documentaries, gaining recognition at various
competitions. Danny loves to explore society and culture, then
sharing it through his films. One of his achievements was a
documentary in the heights of China, Tibet and the conservation of
the Tibetan Mastiffs.
4. MAN IN A SNOW GLOBE/ KOO CHIA MENG/ 16 MIN/ 2009/
PG
Synopsis:
A memory transfer technology prepares Kelvin for an operation that
would cure his blindness. With one implanted memory, he searches
for Julianna, who disappears without a trace after his surgery.
However, seeing isn’t always believing in Kelvin’s futile journey
in the sighted world.
Director's Bio:
Chia Meng is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital
Filmmaking in NTU. MAN IN A SNOW GLOBE is his second short
film.
5. NO RIGHT TURN/ JASON JOSEPH/ 4 MIN/ 2009/
PG
Synopsis:
No Right Turn follows the adventures of Miss Zhuo who has a severe
disability. No Right Turn is a tongue in cheek, peek into the lives
of those around us who suffer from unique oddities, and asks us
what is our own disability? The film was conceived in 30mins and
production lasted 24hrs.
Director's Bio:
Pandan Productions draws its talent from a vast field of film
fanatics. From an aspiring gardener to a sword collector to a
voluntary narcoleptic, Pandan Productions aims to deliver
un-artistic commercially viable films.
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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
www.substation.org 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 and has
Kodak as our Main Sponsor in 2009!
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