Drama-Comedy | English | 3 minutes
STUDENT FILMS
BLOODY AUNTIE
With remarkable build-up of atmospheric unease even within its short running time, the narrative unfolds as a man helps his tenant to move house, without knowing her true background and hidden motives.
DIRECTOR:
Isabel Goh
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media Studies
HILANG
Nocturnal cinematography in a deserted park provides the setting for this tale of two friends who meet there, late at night, with casual chatter and the start of a round of (green tea) drinks. However, nothing is what it seems.
DIRECTOR:
Nur Kaisah
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media Studies
Horror | Malay with English subtitles | 3 minutes
MORE THAN SALT AND PEPPER
Family ties and tension abound in this story of a girl visiting her successful aunt, ostensibly out of care and considerateness. Things aren’t all that they seem. A valuable recipe emerges as the underlying reason, but there is more to it than meets the eye.
DIRECTOR:
Puttarapong Bunjongmai
SCHOOL:
Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media Studies
Thriller | Thai with English subtitles | 3 minutes
FAMILIAR STRANGERS
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Anyone who has experienced dating will identify with the awkwardness and uncertainty which can permeate such outings and interaction, especially when portrayed the way the narrative unfolds in this film.
DIRECTOR:
Sherri Chiang
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts
Drama | English | 5 minutes
PASS
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Two youths on a volleyball court. Sportsmanship. Comradeship. Friendship. Conflict. All of the above? The audience decides.
DIRECTOR:
Samantha Bu
SCHOOL:
LASALLE College of the Arts
Drama | English | 3 minutes
Whistling in the wind
Whistling in the Wind is a short documentary film that investigates the relationship between nature and urban development, examining the evolution of community and culture for Singaporeans in the process.
DIRECTOR:
Adrian Ho, Saktiswaran, Koh Annia, Clara Barbero
SCHOOL:
National Technical University
Archaeology of Self
Archaeology of Self is a film adaptation of a poem by Cyril Wong from his book Oneiros. It
follows a girl who longs for an escape so deeply that she seemingly dreams about
confronting the layers of bottled emotions caged behind her facade, clawing her way out of
this life.
DIRECTOR:
Chang Hieu Sien
SCHOOL:
Puttnam School of Film & Animation, LASALLE College of the Arts
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.
EARTH IN FOCUS
SEAWARD
Seaward journeys along Singapore’s shifting coastline, beginning in the still hours of night when the tide recedes to reveal a hidden world. Under torchlight, crabs scuttle across rippled sand, sea stars cling to rocks, and seaweed glisten in shallow pools life moving quietly in the dark. As the tide returns, the film turns inland, where another nocturnal rhythm unfolds: cranes and floodlights carving new boundaries against the sea. With daybreak, the mangroves emerge revealing a muddy landscape teeming with life. Through patient observation and immersive sound, Seaward discovers the parallels of our natural and constructed worlds, a meditation on an island perpetually in flux.
NURTURING COEXISTENCE
In a city where encounters between humans and wildlife grow ever closer, a teacher finds new purpose through her daughter’s connection to nature. What begins as an experiment in outdoor learning unfolds into a journey across Singapore’s green spaces — meeting educators, conservationists, and wildlife responders who dedicate their lives to bridging the gap between people and the wild. Through their stories, Nurturing Coexistence reveals how coexistence begins not with control, but by seeing nature with new eyes and listening to how the wild can help us rediscover our own humanity.
Partnership Quote from Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival
“We are excited to embark on this partnership with the European Film Festival. This collaboration reflects more than a shared programme but our collective commitment to shaping a planet-positive future through the transformative power of cinema.
Film is a universal language. It transcends borders, politics, and cultures, creating space for dialogue, reflection, and connection. Through this partnership, we are not only presenting powerful stories about our environment but also fostering cultural exchange and mutual appreciation between communities in Europe and Asia.
At Earth In Focus, our mission has been to move beyond awareness and into action. We hope that through artful storytelling, we can move hearts and minds, sparking conversations that extend beyond the theatre and into everyday life. When audiences see themselves reflected in these stories, when they feel both the fragility and resilience of our planet, that is when change begins.
Together, we believe cinema can inspire courage, responsibility, and collective action for the future of our shared home.”
Daphne Ong
Festival Director
Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival