*SCAPE SINGAPORE YOUTH SHORT FILMS NC16

Advisory:
NC16.
Duration:
62 min + 40 Min Q&A

Join us for a Singaporean Short Film Programme brought to you by *Scape!

The session will be followed by a Q&A Panel with Siyou (Director, Strawberry Shortcake), Kathleen (Director, You Will See), Jia Rong (Director, He11 Hotline), Koon How (Producer, Granny Battery).

Moderated by Eternality Tan & Huang Junxiang

The following local short films will be shown:

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

NC16 | 2020/21 | 9:46 min

DIRECTOR: Tan Siyou

A revenge prank takes a sinister turn when three rebellious schoolgirls are caught smoking by the principal.

GRANNY BATTER

PG13 | 2021/22 | 13:35 min

DIRECTOR: Koh Zhi Hao

Spurred by the sudden death of their friend, three senior citizens attempt to break out of their nursing home to attend a rock concert.

BRIDGET

NC16 | 2020/21 | 10:48 min

DIRECTOR: Zon Chan & Kayue Li

On the night before his debut, Isa decides to open up to his parents about his long-hidden pursuit.

HE11 HOTLINE

PG | 2022/23 | 11:35 min

DIRECTOR: Rea Lee Jia Rong

A telecommunications employee struggles with his mundane and routine work life and attempts to escape it.

YOU WILL SEE

PG13 | 2022 | 15:00 min

DIRECTOR: Kathleen Bu

A young photographer, desperately looking for the perfect moment falls prey to a supernatural camera.

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About Film Facilitation Programme (FFP)

Started in 2020, the Film Facilitation Programme is part of *SCAPE’s continuous effort to (i) further support the National Youth Film Awards alumni, (ii) bridge youths to the industry through mentorship and guidance, and (iii) build closer-knit community and foster learnings amongst fellow youths. 

The most promising Singaporean filmmakers tackle different genres under the mentorship of internationally celebrated filmmakers. Spanning the genres of Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Documentary, Action, Animation and Drama, each short announces a fresh new voice in Singapore.

Supported by *SCAPE, the Film Facilitation Programme, is co-created by filmmaker Huang Junxiang.

About *SCAPE

*SCAPE Co., Ltd. is a non-profit organisation, a registered charity, and an Institution of a Public Character that engages and nurtures youth by developing their talents. At *SCAPE, we offer a holistic network of programmes, communities, and facilities to support youth in their pursuit of interests and passion areas. Together with our partners, we inspire and empower our youth to DREAM IT, LIVE IT!

Presented as part of European Film Festival 2024