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Video: An Interactive Suntec City

Michael — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:44:07 +0000

Another Building Projection:

A Guide to the Singapore Film Industry

Michael — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:40:38 +0000

Making a film isn’t easy in Singapore. Especially when you’re very new to the industry. So we’ve compiled a list of things that might help you on your way.

Equipment Rental Houses

Apart from a great idea and lots of determination, the first thing you’re going to need.. is a camera (and lights, and microphones, etc). Thankfully, we’re pretty well stocked on that front.

Film Equipment Gallery – Website . Map . 6338 0341

It’s the oldest rental house in Singapore. Known affectionately as FEG, expect to come here first if you’re a student filmmaker. While some of their equipment has worn the burden of time, filmmakers always get a good deal from Bala, the friendly owner. Take note to call or pop by their place, because their website is pretty outdated.

Cinegear - Website . Map . 6296 5116

One of the first to bring in the fabled Red One, Cinegear takes a lot of pride in their equipment. Well taken care of and up to date, they’ll have everything you need and more. Just be sure to return your equipment on time, because they’re very particular about that.

Jobs

Whether you’re looking for a job to pay for your film or calling for crew to help you out, these places are sure to help.

Mandy.com – Website

The number one destination for film related jobs. Updated daily, they range from freelance productions to long term opportunities.

Farm.sg – Website

They aren’t strictly a job board, but they post plenty of job openings in the media industry.

Clubsnap.com – Website

Specifically a photography forum, but they have a semi-active film community lurking in the background.

Actors

Here’s a fact for you. 99% of all films require actors.

AADB – Website

Post an audition or browse their database, AADB is one of the best places to find actors in Singapore. You’ll need to register before you can use it though.

Casting Calls

Both The Substation and Sinema OldSchool (in the section right after this) are frequented by actors and actresses. Pop by and ask if you could put up a casting call on their noticeboard.

Indie Cinemas

Once you have a finished film, you’re probably going to need somewhere to screen it.

The Substation – Website . Map

The Substation was one of the first on the indie scene in Singapore. While they don’t specifically focus on films, they are a premier destination for local screenings.

Sinema OldSchool – Website . Map

Sinema OldSchool is a dedicated screening house for Made In Singapore productions.

Blogs

SINdieonly - Website

Written by local filmmaker Jeremy Sing, he chronicles the comings and goings of Singapore productions both here and abroad.

Festivals

Singapore International Film Festival – Website

Singapore Short Film Festival – Website

So there you have it. By no means comprehensive, but enough to get you along your way. Shout out any suggestions you may have in the comments.

Video: The Trainee

Jacqueline — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:44:34 +0000

An award winning Singapore short film comedy starring Sunny Pang as a first time robber posing as an employee of a convenience store.

Event: President’s Young Talents 2009

Michael — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:20:58 +0000

Inaugurated in 2001, the President’s Young Talents (PYT) is a contemporary art exhibition series jointly organised by the Istana and the Singapore Art Museum (SAM).

The PYT series aims to showcase the work of upcoming Singapore artists whose work is both promising and exciting, and deemed of high enough standard to represent Singapore at international art fairs and platforms. Four promising young artists are short-listed by a curatorial committee to exhibit their works at the Singapore Art Museum.

For PYT09, the artists will create and present a new artwork especially for the exhibition. In addition, for the very first time in the PYT series, one artist out of the four nominees will be chosen to receive a cash award and a sponsored residency abroad. The award, sponsored by Credit Suisse, will allow the artist to further his / her artistic development and enable him/her to further his/her artistic development and to gain invaluable exposure to art communities and practices overseas.

More information at their website.

Competition: S’pore Int’l Photography Festival

Michael — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:34 +0000

In 2008, Singapore International Photography Festival attracted a whopping 6,600 public submissions of photographic work from photographers around the world. 12% of the total submissions were the most outstanding prints, which were shortlisted and exhibited across Singapore. The submissions were not restricted to any fixed subject or theme but selected works were grouped according to various themes by the Festival’s four curators.

Now, the 2nd SIPF 2008 commences with two categories for open call. The open-ended theme category continues with the purpose of unearthing new works and talents. This year’s festival incorporates a brand new themed category titled, ‘HUMAN: NATURE’ to address universal concerns faced by the world. The duality in the theme can be freely interpreted either as ‘Human Nature’ or ‘Human & Nature’. The ‘colon’ represents a relationship and a balanced ratio between Human and Nature. Thematically, this category is an ambitious call for creative interpretation on HUMAN: NATURE.

For more information, please visit the website.