Moving Minds Film Forum II
- Posted by: admin
- On: 19/08/2006 08:16:39
- In: Share - Screenings & Talks
- (Comments)
The Asian Film Archive presents the Moving Minds Film Forums, consisting of panel sessions which discuss film policy in Singapore, censorship and classification of films, comparisons of local and international film production, and developments and trends in the local film industry. Speakers include Royston Tan (director of 15 and 4:30), Tony Yeow (director of Ring of Fury), husband-and-wife filmmaking team Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen (directors of TalkingCock the movie and upcoming Singapore Dreaming), Tania Sng (Producer, Cages), Freddie Yeo (General Manager, Infinite Frameworks), and Ben Slater (Film critic and Author, Kinda Hot).
PANEL DISCUSSION I: Negotiating between Regulation & Creativity: The Impact of Classification on the Filmmaking Process
One of the impacts of film classification is limiting the audience for a filmmaker to screen their work. When faced with a decision to accept a higher classification rating and therefore reach a smaller audience or allow cuts to receive a lower rating and thus have access to a wider audience, what issues does a filmmaker consider? How does (self) censorship affect the filmmaking process? Can censorship enhance the creative process? How can filmmakers use censorship to their own advantage and what challenges might they face in doing so? Panelists: Tony Yeow, Colin Goh and Dr Wu Yen Yen.
From left: Tony Yeow, Bee Thiam, Colin Goh and Dr Wu Yen Yen
PANEL DISCUSSION II: The Censorship Controversy
Censorship is always a contentious topic; what is suitable and what is unsuitable to be shown onscreen? What are the determining factors in and ideological importance of censorship and classification? What bearing do censorship decisions have on the prospects of film production? Does a culture or society determine the censorship mindset of a nation or is it the other way around? How has film classification and censorship in Singapore evolved over the years? How does our film classification policy compare with those from the region and overseas? Panelists: Ben Slater, Tania Sng, Alex Au
Film Literacy Seminar on Asian Horror @ Raffles Institution
- Posted by: admin
- On: 15/08/2006 08:15:42
- In: Explore - Moving Minds
- (Comments)
This course is customised for the Sec 3 gifted students at RI and introduces students to the development of Asian horror films across Japan, Hong Kong and Thailand from 1949-2002. It also examines the aesthetic and archetypes of horror based on theories from Edmund Burke and Mikhail Bakhtin. Cross-textual analyses involving religion, mythology and literature are also incorporated in this course, instructed by Danny Boey, a Ngee Ann Poly lecturer and PhD candidate in Asian Horror.
Students making their presentations and answering questions from the lecturer.
Read all of Film Literacy Seminar on Asian Horror @ Raffles Institution
Moving Minds Film Forum I
- Posted by: admin
- On: 12/08/2006 08:09:11
- In: Share - Screenings & Talks
- (Comments)
The Asian Film Archive presents the Moving Minds Film Forums, consisting of panel sessions which discuss film policy in Singapore, censorship and classification of films, comparisons of local and international film production, and developments and trends in the local film industry. Speakers include Royston Tan (director of 15 and 4:30), Tony Yeow (director of Ring of Fury), husband-and-wife filmmaking team Colin Goh and Woo Yen Yen (directors of TalkingCock the movie and upcoming Singapore Dreaming), Tania Sng (Producer, Cages), Freddie Yeo (General Manager, Infinite Frameworks), and Ben Slater (Film critic and Author, Kinda Hot).
From left: Ashanti Devi, Randy Ang
PANEL DISCUSSION I: Globalised or Localised
Due to Singapore’s limited audience size, film productions seek not just local but also international distribution and reception. As local film productions head for the international arena, what are some of the considerations filmmakers have with regard to story, audience reception and funding sources? What makes a local film attractive to an international film investor? What contributes to a film’s success in the international festival circuit? Panelists: Jason Lai and Royston Tan.
From left: Royston Tan, Bee Thiam, Jason Lai.
PANEL DISCUSSION II: Developments and Trends in the Local Film Industry
It has been over fifteen years since the revival of the local film industry marked by the release of Medium Rare (Stan Barrett and Arthur Smith, 1991) followed by the critically-acclaimed Mee Pok Man (Eric Khoo, 1995). Since then, how has the filmmaking industry in Singapore evolved in terms of expertise/talent building, funding and audience development? How are current local films different to the films from the 90s with regard to production value, story, profitability and festival participation? What are the gaps and opportunities in the ecology of the film industry? What possible directions is the local film industry headed in? Panlists: Freddie Yeo, Juan Foo and Randy Ang.
From left: Randy Ang, Bee Thiam, Juan Foo and Freddie Yeo
Volunteer's Night in Aug
It's another night where we gathered to introduce the Archive to people who wrote in to volunteer their time and expertise in our work. It's like an injection of energy whenever we meet them. In this round, volunteers who are leading some of our projects shared their experience.
Karen sharing on the film preservation and archival aspects.
Thank you dinner for Royston's Shorts DVD team
Many thanks to the sponsors, volunteers and team that made this project possible!
Special thanks to Royston Tan who donated his films and materials to the Archive.
You can now get your copy of the DVD from the Asian Film Archive Shop and access information on Royston's short films from the DVD website.
Check out the Becoming Royston site too. They would be giving away free autographed copies of the DVDs if you impress them with what you dream to become.
