Free Webinar: Unpacking Independent Filmmaking – How To Make Monumental Films on a Microbudget1 min read

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Hosted by Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies, the free webinar will see the Singaporean filmmakers of local features Konpaku (2019) and Not My Mother’s Baking (2020) — Remi M Sali, Ho Pak Kin and Dzul Sungit — share on their experiences as indie filmmakers and the challenges they faced shooting on a shoestring budget.

The trio will be covering topics including:
1. What inspired them to tell these stories and how they navigated the religio-cultural intricacies when making films about Malay-Muslim characters
2. The importance of film festivals and how to leverage them effectively
3. How an arthouse film can be set up for commercial success
4. The current state and future of Singapore cinema

The session will conclude with a Q&A session with the audience.

The webinar will be held on 8 June (Tuesday), 12.00 – 1.00pm. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/webinar-from-film-festivals-to-commercial-screens-tickets-157459895787?aff=FB