Sinema.SG LIVE! Episode #21 Founder of Pen and Paper Studios, Dominic Maximilian Foong1 min read

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On this episode of Sinema.SG LIVE! we are joined by Artist, Illustrator, Lecturer, and Founder of Pen and Paper Studios Dominic Maximilian Foong to find out about how his sector is doing so far, and discuss the latest TRF/SIRS measures so far.

Timestamps:
(0:20) Start of episode
(3:38) Self-introduction by Dominic
(8:58) “How has COVID-19 affected your teaching gigs?”
(9:59) “How are you feeling currently?”
(13:16) “What would a Singapore be like without a creative and arts scene?”
(15:20) “Have you watched anything from Toggle (MeWatch)?”
(18:30) “Do you think Singaporeans in general know what illustrators do?”
(21:12) “How has COVID-19 affected your work?”
(24:38) “What do you think the scene like is for you?”
(25:33) “How bad is the situation based conversations with your peers?”
(26:06) “Are you thinking of pivoting?”
(28:34) “Do you feel like you are in a position to help out the next generation?”
(31:00) Clients’ budgeting for projects
(36:30) Discussion of TRFs
(38:34) Taxes and CPF
(40:26) “Measures wise, do you think that more can be done?”
(43:00) “Do you feel that there’s more that can be done for micro enterprises?”
(47:15) “Are you thinking of doing private limited or sole proprietor?
(53:30) “What more can the statuary boards do to help?”
(57:30) The importance of being responsible for our own industry
(1:01:00) Conclusion