Event Introduction

Exploring themes of nature, material histories and interpersonal relationships, this showcase features works by students and recent graduates of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film and Media Studies.

19:00 – 19:30

Unknownature (2019) (PG)

• Directed by Jerry Ding
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English

Wildlife enthusiast Jean-Pierre Bosquet brings us on a journey to Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve to uncover some of the lesser-known creatures and organisms living in the midst of our metropolis city. This film also features the late Subaraj Rajathurai, a veteran wildlife consultant who spoke on behalf of wildlife animals and the threats they face.

Angkat Tingkat (2020)

• Directed by Hazirah Binte Alam
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English

In an era of fast-paced consumerism, how is the plain silver (and occasionally) bulky tingkat relevant to us? As convenience permeates our everyday lives, these stacked metal tiffins still hold a special place in the hearts of those who continue to use them, either for family meals or trips to hawker centres. Delve into the personal stories of these individuals and their tingkats, exploring the vibrant, diverse and rich cultural history behind this traditional item in modern Singapore.

Boundless (2019)

• Directed by Inge Shi
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English

Boundless explores Singapore's accessibility for wheelchair-users, told through the perspective of three adventurous and hardworking persons with disabilities.

20:00-20:30

Tomorrow (2019)

• Directed by Lionel Seah
• Language: Mandarin
• Subtitles: English

A family grapples with the fact that they may lose their loved one to a life-threatening surgery.

Come See Me (2021) (PG)

• Directed by Liu Bing Jie
• Language: Teochew and Mandarin
• Subtitles: English

Come See Me is a film about an elderly man, Ah Di, who struggles with his loneliness alone at home as he tries to get his little sister to visit him.

An Elephant Ate a Goldfish (2019) (PG)

• Directed by Kathleen Bu
• Language: Mandarin
• Subtitles: English

When a goldfish is introduced as a class pet, a childcare teacher reflects on her estranged relationship with her father.

Event Details

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic Short Films
• Date & Time: 18 Apr 2022, 19:00 | 20:00
• Venue: Esplanade Concourse
• Ratings to be advised.

About Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Film & Media Studies

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 works made by students and recent graduates from the FSV and MCM diplomas.

Advisory:

With the simplification of COVID-19 measures, safe distancing is no longer required between masked audiences. As such, there may be other patrons seated next to and around you. No tickets will be issued. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

All patrons (except for children aged 12 and below) need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Full vaccination refers to:

• having received the appropriate regimen of World Health Organisation Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) vaccines including their respective duration post-vaccination for the vaccine to be fully effective, and had their vaccination records ingested in MOH’s national IT systems
• recovery from a COVID-19 infection within the last 180 days

All patrons are required to do SafeEntry check-in at the venue via the TraceTogether app or token only. Other modes of SafeEntry check-in will not be accepted.

Information Source: Esplanade