The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
4 August 2008
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. Electronica, I Love You / Sean Li-Wen Cheong / 20 min/
2008
A portrait of the accidental dissolution of human relationships,
set against the backdrop of hollow, superficial and volatile
electronic communication. Peggy (Neo Swee Lin), a lonely retiree
hooked on American soap operas, has an introverted son, who suffers
from social anxiety disorder. They live in the same house but exit
in completely different realities that never converge.
Electronica, I love you is Sean Li-wen Cheong’s forth short film
directed with support of the Singapore Film Commission. He
was from the WKW Sch. of Comm. and Info. at NTU and the Sch. of
Film and Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He is also an
English graduate from the University of London. 2008 marks his
sixth year in production in both theatre and media. Sean is also a
two-time award winner of the MDA Scriptwriting competition in 2004
and 2005 and has been scripting for numerous productions ever
since. He is also an occasional film and theatre reviewer for print
magazines. His other 3 short films have been screened as selection
for both Singapore and international film festivals.
2. Eternal Recurrence / Ting Szu Kiong / 7;20 min/ 2008
Eternal Recurrence is a reflection on the highs and lows of
existence in the various karmic realms. Be absorbed in the
metaphoric symbolism.
Malaysian-born Szu Kiong attended film courses in Objectifs and
Media Academy. My Keys and Michelle are his first two short films
that are supported by the Singapore Film Commission. Besides, he
uses his mobile phone to capture videos of things he encounters and
edits them into short films. These mini projects can be viewed on
YouTube.
3. Stopdelete / Shaun Koh / 3;52 mins / 2008
Stopdelete follows a young writer (played by Ruth Kan) who is
trying to write a story depicting the end of Singapore.
Commissioned by HSBC as part of Reel Revolution 2007.
An emerging young award-winning filmmaker, Shaun's short films have
been recognized in various competitions including Reel Revolution,
Yourfilm.sg, Singtel My Word! and the Canon/Digital Life DV
Triathlon.
The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
4 August 2008
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!
4. Electronica, I Love You / Sean Li-Wen Cheong / 20 min/
2008
A portrait of the accidental dissolution of human relationships,
set against the backdrop of hollow, superficial and volatile
electronic communication. Peggy (Neo Swee Lin), a lonely retiree
hooked on American soap operas, has an introverted son, who suffers
from social anxiety disorder. They live in the same house but exit
in completely different realities that never converge.
Electronica, I love you is Sean Li-wen Cheong’s forth short film
directed with support of the Singapore Film Commission. He
was from the WKW Sch. of Comm. and Info. at NTU and the Sch. of
Film and Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He is also an
English graduate from the University of London. 2008 marks his
sixth year in production in both theatre and media. Sean is also a
two-time award winner of the MDA Scriptwriting competition in 2004
and 2005 and has been scripting for numerous productions ever
since. He is also an occasional film and theatre reviewer for print
magazines. His other 3 short films have been screened as selection
for both Singapore and international film festivals.
5. Eternal Recurrence / Ting Szu Kiong / 7;20 min/ 2008
Eternal Recurrence is a reflection on the highs and lows of
existence in the various karmic realms. Be absorbed in the
metaphoric symbolism.
Malaysian-born Szu Kiong attended film courses in Objectifs and
Media Academy. My Keys and Michelle are his first two short films
that are supported by the Singapore Film Commission. Besides, he
uses his mobile phone to capture videos of things he encounters and
edits them into short films. These mini projects can be viewed on
YouTube.
6. Stopdelete / Shaun Koh / 3;52 mins / 2008
Stopdelete follows a young writer (played by Ruth Kan) who is
trying to write a story depicting the end of Singapore.
Commissioned by HSBC as part of Reel Revolution 2007.
An emerging young award-winning filmmaker, Shaun's short films have
been recognized in various competitions including Reel Revolution,
Yourfilm.sg, Singtel My Word! and the Canon/Digital Life DV
Triathlon.