My kind of town

Authors
Basil Edward Teo Zhen Jie, Cara Chiang En Huan, Sulaiman Daud, & Wong Kar Weng

Supervisors
Asst Prof Liew Kai Khiun & Asst Prof Fernando Paragas

Year
2014

Abstract
My Kind of Town explores the different perspectives on the career of Mr Chiam See Tong through a series of interviews with the former Member of Parliament (MP), close aides, academics, politicians, and the residents of Potong Pasir whom he had served for 27 years. This multimedia feature is divided into three broad sections. The first part looks at the various communities within Potong Pasir and the bond that Chiam forged with his former constituents. The second is a feature story on Chiam today, and how the political veteran is adjusting to a life after Parliament. The third part traces the milestones of Chiam’s career, and assesses his performance as Singapore’s longest-serving opposition MP.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/59847

Additional link
https://mykindoftown.sg/

Duyên Nợ / Destiny

Authors
Charis Yang Shin Chih, Grace Chew Hui Min, Nikki Loke Sau Mui & Nurzahidah Binti Abdul Gaffar

Supervisor
Ms Nicole Lorraine Draper

Year
2014

Abstract
Destiny is documentary that revolves around three young Vietnamese women who hope to marry Singaporean men. Shot in Dong Thap and Can Tho provinces of Southern Vietnam, as well as Ho Chi Minh City, the film demonstrates the idealised vision these women harbour of starting life anew in Singapore. Each woman reveals her inner hopes, fears and aspirations, and how marrying a Singaporean husband can help improve her own and their families’ standards of living. Despite having to leave their families and give up on their education, these women are willing to make these sacrifices to improve their family’s financial circumstances.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/58917

(Im)perfect

Authors
Liu Jiahui Cindrey, Leong Pei Shan Dorothy, Lim Jia Ying Felicia & Liew Kern Yoong Gwyneth

Supervisor
Ms Nicole Lorraine Draper

Year
2014

Abstract
(Im)perfect is a documentary short that draws attention to Singaporean youths’ concept of beauty, the transient and unreliable nature of beauty trends, and the danger of succumbing to media influence and social pressure. The film advocates the need to embrace one’s own individuality, a quality that is more valuable than blindly pursuing societal standards of beauty.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/60017