NC16 | 9:46 min | English with English subtitles
*SCAPE SINGAPORE YOUTH SHORT FILMS
This year’s festival continues EUFF’s long 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.
There will be a post-show conversation with filmmakers Siyou (Director, Strawberry Shortcake), Kathleen (Director, You Will See), Jia Rong (Director, He11 Hotline), Koon How (Producer, Granny Battery).
Moderated by Eternality Tan & Huang Junxiang
About Film Facilitation Programme (FFP)
Started in 2020, the Film Facilitation Programme is part of *SCAPE’s continuous effort to (i) further support the National Youth Film Awards alumni, (ii) bridge youths to the industry through mentorship and guidance, and (iii) build closer-knit community and foster learnings amongst fellow youths.
The most promising Singaporean filmmakers tackle different genres under the mentorship of internationally celebrated filmmakers. Spanning the genres of Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Documentary, Action, Animation and Drama, each short announces a fresh new voice in Singapore.
Supported by *SCAPE, the Film Facilitation Programme, is co-created by filmmaker Huang Junxiang.
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 DREAM IT, LIVE IT!
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
A revenge prank takes a sinister turn when three rebellious schoolgirls are caught smoking by the principal.
DIRECTOR:
Tan Siyou
SCHOOL:
Wesleyan University
GRANNY BATTER
Spurred by the sudden death of their friend, three senior citizens attempt to break out of their nursing home to attend a rock concert.
DIRECTOR:
Koh Zhi Hao
SCHOOL:
Yale-NUS College
PG13 | 13:35 min | Mandarin with English subtitles
BRIDGET
On the night before his debut, Isa decides to open up to his parents about his long-hidden pursuit.
DIRECTOR:
Zon Chan & Kayue Li
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts Singapore & Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media
NC16 | 10:48 min | Malay with English subtitles
He11 Hotline
A telecommunications employee struggles with his mundane and routine work life and attempts to escape it.
DIRECTOR:
Rea Lee Jia Rong
SCHOOL:
Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media
PG | 11:35 min | English with English subtitles
YOU WILL SEE
A young photographer, desperately looking for the perfect moment falls prey to a supernatural camera.
DIRECTOR:
Kathleen Bu
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore, School of Film & Media Studies
PG13 | 15:00 min | English with English subtitles
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STUDENT FILMS
HUANG QUAN
While preparing to move out of her rental flat, Ah Chuan notices a locked drawer in her room. Inside, she discovers a stack of papers and a photo that changes how she views her life.
DIRECTOR:
Goh Kai En
PG
SON OF
When Arjun witnesses his father inflict an especially brutal beating on his mother, he is forced to confront the violence being committed in his household. As he moves into adulthood, Arjun must decide whether or not he should confront his father about his past misdeeds.
DIRECTOR:
Ashvin Segar
PG | 7:45 min | Tamil with English subtitles | Precedes Austria 2 Australia
LIFE OF NIAN
Life of Nian is a live-action puppet film about Nian, a mythical fictional creature. It follows a juvenile as he tries to survive a night in suburban Singapore, encountering foes in the search for sustenance.
DIRECTOR:
Nico Chan
Exemptible | 4:05 min | English with English subtitles
LOST FOREST
In rapidly-developing Singapore, the need to strike a perfect chord between urban development and environmental sustainability sees a passionate filmmaker documenting the last remaining pockets of wilderness and the efforts of those working to preserve them.
DIRECTOR:
Goh Lit Han
PG | 4:42 min | English with English subtitles |
Precedes Here
THE LAST STOP
A lone commuter trapped in a speeding train has to push against the force of the speed and escape before it crashes into THE LAST STOP.
DIRECTOR:
Bervyn Chua
PG | 2:53 min | English with English subtitles
TRAFFIC LIGHT
At a traffic junction in Singapore, the Green Man refuses to show up. Various types of pedestrians appear - the law abiders, impatient jaywalkers, government critics and clueless playful children. Will they cross the road on red? Who would they blame for the fault?
DIRECTOR:
Ang Qing Sheng
M18 | 5:52 min | Mandarin with English subtitles | Precedes Luzzu
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.
*SCAPE Film Facilitation Programme
About Film Facilitation Programme (FFP)
Started in 2020, the Film Facilitation Programme is part of *SCAPE’s continuous effort to (i) further support the National Youth Film Awards alumni, (ii) bridge youths to the industry through mentorship and guidance, and (iii) build closer-knit community and foster learnings amongst fellow youths.
The most promising Singaporean filmmakers tackle different genres under the mentorship of internationally celebrated filmmakers. Spanning the genres of Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Documentary, Action, Animation and Drama, each short announces a fresh new voice in Singapore. Supported by *SCAPE, the Film Facilitation Programme, is co-created by filmmaker Huang Junxiang. 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 DREAM IT, LIVE IT!