PG | 13 minutes 5 seconds | Cantonese, Mandarin, English
*SCAPE SINGAPORE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL SHORT FILMS
This year’s festival continues EUFF’s tradition of collaborating with Singapore film-makers. This year’s selection deepens this partnership by presenting a look-back and look-ahead to the rich tradition of short films in Singapore.
EUFF partnership with *SCAPE, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media Studies; Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media; Lasalle College of the Arts and Yale-NUS College. For the first time, EUFF 2025 presents a film from Temasek Polytechnic.
About Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF)
Organised by *SCAPE, the Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF) serves as a national platform celebrating the achievements of exceptional young filmmakers while fostering a deeper appreciation for local films and filmmaking.
Established as the National Youth Film Awards since 2015, the Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF) builds upon its legacy of fostering award-winning filmmakers. By partnering with industry experts and educational institutions, SYFF will continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of cinematic visionaries in Singapore.
About *SCAPE
*SCAPE Co., Ltd. is a non-profit organisation, a registered charity, and an Institution of a Public Character that engages and nurtures youth by developing their talents.
At *SCAPE, we offer a holistic network of programmes, communities, and facilities to support youth in their pursuit of interests and passion areas. Together with our partners, we inspire and empower our youth to discover boundless possibilities.
SIX AT SIXTY SCREENING: FOR SG60
外婆’s Coming Over! (Grandma’s Coming Over!)
Screened at the 2024 Mental Health Film Festival. Grandma is coming from Ipoh to stay with Shin Mun and her family while her relatives search for a caretaker back home. Determined to find out more about her grandmother’s present and her past, she tries to make up for the time lost due to language and long-distance barrier.
DIRECTOR:
Yee Shin Mun, Glenda Quek Si Jie
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
INKED
Screened at the 2024 Mental Health Film Festival. Inked delves into the life of a former drug abuser, marked by two convictions before reaching a turning point in his life. Shahrom reflects on his bitter past, which began in his youth when he was first introduced to drugs. Through his story, we uncover the truth that led him down this destructive path that intertwines with his profound love for music and art. Told with raw honesty, his story serves as an inspiration for those battling addictions.
DIRECTOR:
Charlize Chung Ning
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
PG (some drug references) | 13 minutes 31 seconds | English
THE FACE
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The Face is a documentary that explores the hardships of being a female boxer in Singapore and a boxer’s quest to return to her former glory. Awarded Best Student Film at the 2024 Freedom Festival.
DIRECTOR:
Chen Yang Hun Owen
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
PG | 13 minutes 24 seconds | English
ABINAYAM
Abinayam features Ambiga Krishnasamy’s journey back to dance after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Screened at QRious Culture Showcase 2024.
DIRECTOR:
Priyanka d/o Tamilarasan Thevar
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
PG | 12 minutes 49 seconds | Tamil & English
SONDER
Disarmed by the loss of his wife, Steven begins a journey with his wife’s items across the island in order to burn them as offerings. During his journey, he encounters various people, all with their own stories. Steven then sees a mirror of himself in Anna and ultimately finds the true closure he needs. Received two awards at the National Youth Film Festival in Singapore.
DIRECTOR:
Chen Yang Hun Owen
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
PG (Coarse Language) | 19 minutes 45 seconds | Mandarin & English
THE PIRATE CLUB
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Three geeky junior college graduates find themselves on the brink of change with National Service starting the next day. Fearing that they have not experienced anything noteworthy in their entire lives, they create a list of daring and perilous tasks to complete by the end of the night, setting out to prove to each other their preparedness for the challenges of military life. Winner of the Best Art Direction category at the Singapore Youth Film Festival 2024.
DIRECTOR:
Caleb Ong Cabusao
SCHOOL:
Temasek Polytechnic
PG | 15 minutes 32 seconds | English
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STUDENT FILMS
KAMU HAPPY KAN, NAK?
A father-daughter relationship is tenderly explored in this short. An affectionate but shy father wants his nonchalant 22-year-old daughter to tell him that she loves him one final time. This is during a midnight talk before the morning of her flight to the United States, where she will be working and settling down. The daughter struggles to express herself as she battles anxiety over her impending move overseas.
DIRECTOR:
Ananda Dewayani
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts
<Rating> | 5 minutes 50 seconds | Bahasa Indonesia
FLUTTER
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A story about a doll exploring the delicate balance between guidance and autonomy, and the courage it takes to break free and dance to the rhythm of one’s own life.
DIRECTOR:
Kenton Lam
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts
<Rating> | 4 minutes 21 seconds | English
BEYOND THE DOOR
An old woman reluctantly leaves her house and steps out into a white space with a bell. She drags her house with her and rings the bell, causing a door and its Gatekeeper to appear. She struggles to pull her house through the narrow door, and fights off the Gatekeeper who tries to stop her from doing so. Eventually, she fails and must let go of her house to walk through the door. However, she realises that she can immortalise her house through the memories she has of them and she willingly moves on, letting go of her worldly attachments.
DIRECTOR:
Fu Meijo
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts
PG | 1 minute 34 seconds | English
HANNAH
During a heated confrontation with her domestic helper, Maria, Amy discovers the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance. A short psychological drama that touches on the themes of grief and culpability.
DIRECTOR:
Natasha Liew
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
<Rating> | 3 minutes 35 seconds | English
HIERARCHY
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As Jenny and her mother wait for a taxi to the airport, tension rises over Jenny’s forgetfulness, sparking another argument. Frustration mounts - until a call from Jenny’s grandmother shifts the dynamic. Forced to return home together, they share a quiet moment of realisation. Hierarchy explores the cyclical nature of familial expectations, the flaws that connect generations, and the inevitability of seeing ourselves in those who raise us.
DIRECTOR:
Lim Meng Han
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
Rating | 2 minutes 42 seconds | English
SPIRITS & SARCASMS
A mother and her daughter, Jenny, want to flee from their haunted house. As they attempt to leave, they face disturbances from the spirits that compound their frustrations with each other. As they rush out from the house, they realise they are more alike than they ever cared to admit.
DIRECTOR:
Nyla D’Elysha
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
<Rating> | 3 minutes 11 seconds | English
DYING TO DEFROST
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This poor vampire has lived through the centuries, freezing down to the marrow. She is at the end of her tether and she has had enough. She is going to do whatever it takes to feel the warmth on her skin, or it will be the death of her, again.
DIRECTOR:
Heather Ann Abeyasekera
SCHOOL:
Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media
PG | 3 minutes 53 seconds | English
COVERT
A security guard must protect a priceless jewel from a thief’s clutches until the police arrive. Bervyn’s CG films have won awards internationally, with features at Annecy and Unreal Engine’s Virtual Production Challenge.
DIRECTOR:
Bervyn Chua
SCHOOL:
Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design and Media
PG (Some violence) | 5 minutes 7 seconds | English
UNLEARNING, RELEARNING
Three queer Singaporean creatives navigate faith, identity and young adulthood.
DIRECTOR:
Wayne Lim
SCHOOL:
Nanyang Technological University, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
R21 (Homosexual Theme) | 5 minutes 54 seconds | English
PARTNERS
Lasalle College of the Arts Singapore, Puttnam School of Film and Animation
Immerse yourself in a dynamic media landscape that integrates technology with art and culture.
The media landscape today is complex, and it will only grow more challenging in the future. To succeed in this dynamic, fast-changing industry, you will need to excel in a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment by utilising and integrating a wide range of emerging technologies. You will need to demonstrate a thorough and versatile understanding of the impact of these technologies on art and culture.
The degrees in Animation Art and Film, together with the diplomas in Animation and Broadcast Media offered by the Puttnam School of Film & Animation, are designed to meet these rigorous demands. The School provides industry-standard facilities, regular masterclasses conducted by seasoned practitioners, mentorships by established artist-educators, and strategic partnerships with creative heavyweights. They are designed to prepare you for a competitive employment market.
Our students’ films across all programmes stand as a testament to the high standards of the School’s namesake – Academy Award-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam – and have been showcased and won awards globally at events such as the Festival Internacional de Animacion, Digicon Animation and Film Awards (Singapore) and European Union Film Festival.
It is no surprise that some of our students have gone on to achieve great success. Star alumni include filmmakers Boo Junfeng (Cannes Film Festival, International Critics’ Week) and James Khoo (Writer & Director of Best Short Film, Hentak Kaki at Singapore International Film Festival), installation artist Ryf Zaini (iLight Festival/President’s Young Talents) and Elvin Siew (Technical Director, Industrial Light & Magic).
Nanyang Technological University Singapore, School of Art, Design and Media
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With Singapore being a cosmopolitan nation with Asian sensibilities, the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) seeks to play a weighty role in transforming the island state into a global media city. Our inter-disciplinary courses are designed to mould creative individuals into outstanding artists, designers, animators, new media performers and even business leaders. In essence, we liberate imaginative minds to unleash breakthrough design as an integral part of life.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media
The School of Film & Media Studies is the first school in Singapore to offer diplomas in Mass Communication (MCM) and Film, Sound & Video (FSV). Its latest offering is the Media Post-Production course. Graduates include prominent filmmakers such as Anthony Chen, Boo Junfeng, Kirsten Tan and Yeo Siew Hua. This evening’s showcase of films includes recent work made by students from the FSV diploma.
Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF)
Organised by *SCAPE, the Singapore Youth Film Festival (SYFF) serves as a national platform
celebrating the achievements of exceptional young filmmakers while fostering a deeper
appreciation for local films and filmmaking.
Established as the National Youth Film Awards since 2015, the Singapore Youth Film Festival
(SYFF) builds upon its legacy of fostering award-winning filmmakers. By partnering with industry
experts and educational institutions, SYFF will continue to inspire and nurture the next
generation of cinematic visionaries in Singapore.