Li Lin Wee

From Crazy Rich Asians (2018) to 12 Storeys (1997) to Sumpah Pontianak (The Curse of Pontianak) (1957), Singapore’s film industry is a diverse one and its evolution is nothing short of colourful. Recollecting Singapore’s famed studios in the 1950s to uncovering new waves of filmmakers in 90s and into today’s digital revolution, Singapore Cinema: Between Takes provides an insight into the rich history, and culture of Singapore films and its industry through candid reflections of filmmakers and content creators.

Uncovers the remarkable story of how this small nation has made an indelible mark on Asian cinema in the past five years. Through exclusive interviews and captivating scenes across seven countries, we learn the rich diversity of Singaporean stories, and cast a forward-looking gaze towards an exciting cinematic future. A documentary commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Singapore Film Commission.

Joey, a talented video consultant, shares the art of marrying a man through her romantic 'faux' wedding videos, which are screened to young singles all over Singapore. The idea of fantasy and reality is blurred when she falls madly in love with a handsome music teacher from Taiwan who appeared with her in a landmark wedding video. While Gin claims his affection for her was strictly for the video, Joey pursues him to make him see that she is his true bride. Will her relentless drive to restore the happiness and joy she once knew be her ultimate failing and undoing?

Pregnancy can be seen as one of the most important journeys of a woman's life, but for Tan Kaili, it has always been a source of pressure and stress. But being in the minority is not an easy journey. One day, when life gets her down, Kaili decides to pretend to be pregnant to see if there is solace on the other side. What ensues is a journey of discovery, adventure, and even love.

A satirical drama about how a nation's obsession with shopping changes the course of one woman's life. Clara, a forty year old 'tai tai' (wealthy lady of leisure) faces a mid life crisis and decides to runaway to the only place that has ever made any sense to her - the shopping centres. As she lives there, Clara crosses paths with other 'creatures' of the mall, namely Renu, an eight-year old latchkey kid who has been abandoned by her parents in a 24 hour mall and Aaron, an angst-y twenty three year old who skives work to hang out at the mall with his friends. Together, these characters lead audiences through a journey of love, loss and liberation through the heart of Singapore where they find that their dreams can be bought and broken.

In this microcosm of the modern world, three couples, each at a different stage of their lives and relationship, face up to the conflicts of their differing cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.

A mom and daughter, not on the best of terms, decide to get their eyebrows tattooed to usher in better luck and better looks for the new year. Little do they realize, their paths are destined to cross at the same salon. Their unexpected encounter becomes a catalyst for both to confront not just the missing arches in their lives but also the deeper issues at hand.

Centrepoint Kids recreates the vibrancy and colour of the iconic mall in the 1980s and the eye-catching subcultures and trends of the youths who hung out at the shopping centre. The film chronicles a youth’s initiation into a group, learning what it takes to be a Centrepoint Kid.

A neglected wife finds hope in a friendly stranger, a single mother finds love in the most unfortunate of places, and a shy young wallflower gets a little closer to knowing what she wants by trying what she doesn't. A collection of five tender stories that show us, no matter where you are, Love is Never Far.

An uptight mother tries to upstage her daughter's untraditional wedding with her own traditionalist principles only to have her plans undermined by a broken bra.

A school girl’s autograph book is an eclectic collection of poems and truisms about friendship, here, it is also the cause of a rift between two twelve year old friends who must decide if their friendship is one worth keeping.

Hoping to entice friends to visit her in Singapore, a rich housewife pens a sparkling letter detailing a day in her life. Against her modest narration, scenes gloriously reveal vain pretenses and tragic ugly truths. Homemaker throws a satirical yet loveable lens on Singapore vanity