For those who missed the Singapore International Film Festival Short Film Finalists screenings during the festival... Fear Not!
The Substation Moving Images will be holding a special additional post-SIFF screening of the short film finalists again!
SIFF SHORT FILM FINALISTS + Q&A
10th May 2009, Sunday, 3.30pm - 6pm
The Substation Theatre
Tickets priced at $6 (conc.) / $8 (Reg.)
There will be a 30min (at least) post-screening Q&A with 7 of the short film finalist directors. (Unfortunately, Kirsten & Martin are unable to be present for the session.)
Tickets on sale now at The Substation Box Office!
For reservations, tickets must be picked up 30min before screening time or they will be released for sale. For information and reservations, please call 6337 7535 or email your order and contact number to movingimages@substation.org
SIFF short film awards:
> Best Actor - Madam Chan
> Best Film - Swimming Lessons
> Special Mention - Hush Baby
> Best Director - Swimming Lessons
> Best Cinematography - 5 Films in an Anthology of a Film a Month
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SHORT FILMS - Singapore Short Film Competition | 22nd Singapore International Film Festival
1) 5 FILMS IN AN ANTHOLOGY OF A FILM A MONTH
By David Shiyang Liu / Singapore / 2009 / NC16 / 22 min
A series of five vignettes centered on each of the five human senses.
Little sparks of intrigue and wit draw the viewer deep into beguiling stories of loss and love in this anthology, set in Australia and Singapore. Inspired by the music of the Nine Inch Nails, and with quiet affection, the vignettes present small quirks of human nature, centered upon each of the five senses.
David Shiyang Liu has a background in photography and design. His recent commercial works include a Behind the Scenes featurette for Australias Channel 9 drama Underbelly. His other film 4444 was lauded at the Canon DV Festival and The Substations Singapore Shorts Film Festival.
2) DISTANCE
By Ong Zheng Kai / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 10 min
A family mishap leads a young man to reconsider his plans to leave home.
A tender but tenuous relationship between a grandson and his grandmother is at the heart of this short film. Zheng Kai is preparing to leave home to go abroad when his grandmother has a fall, forcing him to re-evaluate his responsibilities and ambitions. Quietly poignant, the past and the future echo throughout the film, revealing the distance between the generations in contemporary society.
Ong Zheng Kai produced a 16mm short film as part of a workshop conducted in 2006. He went on to freelance in film and photography productions before working as a development executive in a production company. He is currently pursuing a film education with LASALLE.
3) DREAMING KESTER
By Martin Hong Cho Ann / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 14 min
As a boy struggles with growing up, his head fills with nostalgic dreams of childhood.
Kester wakes up one morning to find an adult narration stuck in his head, foretelling the confining structures of adulthood to come. He embarks on a mission of struggle against the adultists while simultaneously rediscovering his childhood dreams. Charmingly shot, this is an artful elegy to childhood memories.
Martin Hong was born in Singapore in 1990 and worked closely with family, teachers, and friends to make his short film.
4) HUSH BABY
By Tan Wei Keong / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 3 min
A sheet of paper, a pair of scissors, and a fussy baby meet in a battle of wits.
Overturning the popular association of animation with childrens entertainment, Hush Baby depicts a babys struggle against confinement and restriction. The many expressive faces of a baby are brought to life with dark humour and wit as the film imaginatively explores a different facet of animation.
Tan Wei Keongs animated short film White was awarded the Special Achievement Award at the 20th Singapore International Film Festival. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Animation at the School of Art, Design and Media.
The Substation Moving Images will be holding a special additional post-SIFF screening of the short film finalists again!
SIFF SHORT FILM FINALISTS + Q&A
10th May 2009, Sunday, 3.30pm - 6pm
The Substation Theatre
Tickets priced at $6 (conc.) / $8 (Reg.)
There will be a 30min (at least) post-screening Q&A with 7 of the short film finalist directors. (Unfortunately, Kirsten & Martin are unable to be present for the session.)
Tickets on sale now at The Substation Box Office!
For reservations, tickets must be picked up 30min before screening time or they will be released for sale. For information and reservations, please call 6337 7535 or email your order and contact number to movingimages@substation.org
SIFF short film awards:
> Best Actor - Madam Chan
> Best Film - Swimming Lessons
> Special Mention - Hush Baby
> Best Director - Swimming Lessons
> Best Cinematography - 5 Films in an Anthology of a Film a Month
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SHORT FILMS - Singapore Short Film Competition | 22nd Singapore International Film Festival
1) 5 FILMS IN AN ANTHOLOGY OF A FILM A MONTH
By David Shiyang Liu / Singapore / 2009 / NC16 / 22 min
A series of five vignettes centered on each of the five human senses.
Little sparks of intrigue and wit draw the viewer deep into beguiling stories of loss and love in this anthology, set in Australia and Singapore. Inspired by the music of the Nine Inch Nails, and with quiet affection, the vignettes present small quirks of human nature, centered upon each of the five senses.
David Shiyang Liu has a background in photography and design. His recent commercial works include a Behind the Scenes featurette for Australias Channel 9 drama Underbelly. His other film 4444 was lauded at the Canon DV Festival and The Substations Singapore Shorts Film Festival.
2) DISTANCE
By Ong Zheng Kai / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 10 min
A family mishap leads a young man to reconsider his plans to leave home.
A tender but tenuous relationship between a grandson and his grandmother is at the heart of this short film. Zheng Kai is preparing to leave home to go abroad when his grandmother has a fall, forcing him to re-evaluate his responsibilities and ambitions. Quietly poignant, the past and the future echo throughout the film, revealing the distance between the generations in contemporary society.
Ong Zheng Kai produced a 16mm short film as part of a workshop conducted in 2006. He went on to freelance in film and photography productions before working as a development executive in a production company. He is currently pursuing a film education with LASALLE.
3) DREAMING KESTER
By Martin Hong Cho Ann / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 14 min
As a boy struggles with growing up, his head fills with nostalgic dreams of childhood.
Kester wakes up one morning to find an adult narration stuck in his head, foretelling the confining structures of adulthood to come. He embarks on a mission of struggle against the adultists while simultaneously rediscovering his childhood dreams. Charmingly shot, this is an artful elegy to childhood memories.
Martin Hong was born in Singapore in 1990 and worked closely with family, teachers, and friends to make his short film.
4) HUSH BABY
By Tan Wei Keong / Singapore / 2009 / PG / 3 min
A sheet of paper, a pair of scissors, and a fussy baby meet in a battle of wits.
Overturning the popular association of animation with childrens entertainment, Hush Baby depicts a babys struggle against confinement and restriction. The many expressive faces of a baby are brought to life with dark humour and wit as the film imaginatively explores a different facet of animation.
Tan Wei Keongs animated short film White was awarded the Special Achievement Award at the 20th Singapore International Film Festival. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Animation at the School of Art, Design and Media.