Sinema.SG LIVE! Episode #05: How Has The COVID-19 Epidemic Affected The Arts and Cultural Sector1 min read

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On this episode of Sinema.SG LIVE! we are joined by Terrence Tan, Founder and Executive Director of Artsolute and Presenter, Voice-over Artist and former lawyer Audrey Lim. They share with us their preliminary findings from their independent survey of almost 180 respondents so far.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Start of Episode
(1:00) Catch-up and discussion on telecommunication
(3:30) Introduction of guests
(8:58) Terrence talks about why he wanted to start a working community in Artscomm and the survey
(14:32) What are some of the preliminary findings of the survey?
(18:06) About 70% do not collect any payment before starting projects
(19:00) How do you mandate milestone payments as freelancers?
(21:00) Discussion about how freelance pay has not been progressive over the past few decades
(23:10) More preliminary findings of the survey
(26:20) What are some of the goals the industry should set for itself based on the preliminary findings of the survey?
(32:50) Do you feel that it is more beneficial if different subcommittees within the arts scene come under one?
(43:40) How do you think the government can do to help the industry?
(45:43) Brief discussion about insurance
(55:10) Outstanding feedback from the survey
(57:15) Conclusion