A new programme revisits the humble but happy beginnings of prolific local filmmakers1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s Oscars season and cinemas island-wide are duly shining the limelight on a wide spectrum of fine foreign films, from period dramas to sci-fi spectaculars, even if their top picks have again caused many to question if there is a certain bias to the academy’s choices, as evidenced by the trending hashtag #oscarssowhite. For those who prefer something less contentious, not to mention stories closer to Singapore’s own, a new film event, dubbed First Short, First Feature (FSFF) by Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film kicked off yesterday.
“It’s always nice to have an alternative to what’s showing in the mainstream cinemas,” said Yuni Hadi, director of Objectifs, about FSFF – a series of screenings showcasing the first short and feature films of 10 diverse Singapore filmmakers. “I think Singaporeans care very much about our own stories, stories that represent who we are as people. We’re screening films of different genres, made between 1991 and 2014, which also allow us to see how landscapes in Singapore have changed in just that short time.”
via: Today
Image Credit: Gone Shopping – Bobbing Buoy Films
