The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
2 February 2009
The Substation Theatre
8pm, FREE ADMISSION
First
Take, happening every 1st Monday of the month at The Substation, is a
popular screening of new local short films and is followed by a Q&A
with the filmmakers. A platform for new filmmakers and anyone who is
interested in filmmaking to meet, exchange ideas and show their work.
See the future talents of Singapore film!
1. CRYING IN THE DARK / B. PRASANNA / 26 MIN / 2007 / PG
Madhu
Goswami is a visually handicapped but daring, confident woman. She
narrates some of her experiences from a book on her life story to a
newfound friend. But just as the book closes and the story ends, the
truth begins to unfold.
Director’s Bio: Prasanna is a student
doing his final semester in Electrical Engineering in NUS. He has
always been very passionate about films, and has made two short films
CRYING IN THE DARK and POETRY AT DUSK. He aspires to become a serious
filmmaker.
2. SYNCHRONICITY SERIES / EILEEN REYNOLDS / 3 MIN / 2008 / PG
The
SYNCHRONICITY SERIES is an animated series shot and performed in Little
India and at The Sch. of Art, Media & Design in Singapore. It is a
migrant artist’s interpretation of living as an outsider and an alien
in a foreign land where conformity is seen as admirable and where the
government takes pride in its systems of order, cooperation &
control.
This 2 min video is the result of 12 consecutive
weekends spent choregraphing, animating & performing improvised
formations within the urban space.
Director’s Bio: Beginning her
art career working primarily in painting & photography, Eileen
Reynolds went on to work in the film and television industry. Along
with shooting various independent short films, she was Director of
Photography for the POW WOW, GATHERING OF NATIONS, a video series
distributed by FOX TV. Eileen continues to exhibit her personal
artwork, consisting of painting, photography & stop-motion
animation. For the past 3 years, she has been an Asst. Prof. Of
Animation in the Sch. Of Art, Design & Media at NTU.
3. FENCES / KELVIN KE / 7 MIN / 2007 /
Kenneth
and Raja usually meet up before a game of street soccer. Both of them
not only grew up together but they are the best of friends. Just before
one of their games, they wait for time to pass.
FENCES details
the story of two young men who shares a bond that goes beyond race and
ethnicity. It is a quiet and contemplative film that examines the mood
and attitudes of working class males in multiracial Singapore.
Director’s
Bio: Kelvin Ke Jinde graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film at the
Putnam Sch. of Film, La Salle, majoring in Cinematography. He was
formerly from Ngee Ann Poly FSV. Kelvin Ke is interested in content
development and media production. He enjoys creating and crafting
programs that will entertain and inform audiences through his works.
His earlier short film, CARAMEL, was selected for the 4th Winnipeg
International Film Festival 2008, Bridge International Film Festival
2008 and 5th Singapore Short Cuts. His other short film, THE PLAN was
recently screened at The Substation First Takes in October 2008.
4. (S)439956 / ELGIN HO / 7 MIN / 2008 / PG
A
reflective journey through one’s memory that will bring us closer to
our hearts; a visual diary of a little corner in Singapore called
Katong during the 90s. This film was made to challenge the conventional
boundaries between a documentary and a fictional film.
Director’s
Bio: Born in Hong Kong, Elgin Ho was exposed to the film industry as
early as five years old. He is currently pursuing his B.A. in Fine Arts
(Digital Film Major) at NTU ADM. His previous short films, FOREIGN
DREAMS & NINETEEN TWENTIES have made appearances in film festivals
around the world receiving numerous awards.
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SUBMISSIONS
ARE WELCOME ALL YEAR ROUND! For more information or to screen your work
at First Take, please visit our website at www.substation.org or
contact the Programme Manager of Moving Images at 6337 7535 /
[email protected]
First Take is presented as part of The Substation Moving Images programme and supported by the Singapore Film Commission!