Re-Route: Orchard

As part of Re-Route: Orchard Road, Singapore Design Week 2024, The Projector is proud to present Class Acts (Deon Phua, Hwee En Tan) and Scene UnSeen (Abdul Nizam). 

This film programme delves into the transformative power of design and creativity, celebrating the pioneers who have shaped Singapore's cultural and artistic landscape. Through intimate documentaries, we explore the genesis of Singapore’s creative scene and its underground music culture—vital elements that have influenced and adapted to the evolving fabric of Singapore’s society.

Class Acts takes you on a journey through the '90s, capturing the stories of trailblazers who dared to create with nothing but vision and passion, setting the stage for the thriving creative scene we see today. 

Scene Unseen offers a rare glimpse into Singapore's underground music scene, highlighting the resilience and innovation of artists who continue to push boundaries.

Join us as we celebrate the individuals and movements that embody the spirit of adaptation and transformation, mirroring the essence of design in shaping the world around us.

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CLASS ACTSPG13

Sat 05 Oct 5pm | Projector at Cineleisure

Join us for a Post Show Q&A with Directors Deon Phua & Hwee En Tan

Class Acts is a feature-length documentary tracing the genesis of Singapore's creative scene in the '90s through intimate conversations with its pioneering personalities. From Singapore's 'godfather of design' and the frontman of Singapore's first hardcore band Stompin' Ground to the founder of one of Singapore's earliest graffiti crews ZNC, these are the stories of icons and legends navigating unchartered paths, government regulations, and limited finances to make their mark on culture.

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SCENE UnSEENNC16

Sat 28 Sep 5.30pm | Projector at Cineleisure

Official SGIFF2021 Selection

An honest, heartfelt documentary about Singapore’s underground music scene opens a rare window into a slice of Singapore that has largely eluded the public eye.