VDoc2016

Authors
Marinah Musa, Chan Hong Yi Derek, Png Su Mei Michelle, Diane Therese Rozario

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
‘Where is the Raisin?’ is a documentary film that delves into the life of Kelvin Tan Wei Lian, an individual who was born blind. Kelvin became a household name after winning ‘Project SuperStar’, a Mandopop singing competition back in 2005. Kelvin’s love affair with sports takes him from the ASEAN Para Games to the Chiang Mai Marathon. The documentary follows him on his journey as he challenges the limitations of being visually impaired. Through his startlingly frank philosophies and hilarious anecdotes, Kelvin brings us into his world where his lack of a sight does not disable him from achieving his goals.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66761

Authors
Han Hui Jing, Goh Chiew Tong, Clarissa Sih Shu Ning

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
In Buddhist-majority Myanmar, the Rohingya Muslims have been declared stateless. Desperate to break the cycle of persecution, poverty and exclusion, the Rohingya have been escaping to nearby Southeast Asian countries through illegal smuggling networks. Boatloads of Rohingya were left stranded in the Andaman Sea in May 2015. Thankfully, fishermen from Aceh spotted these boats and brought them to shore. However, despite having found a place of refuge, the Rohingya are escaping from their refugee camps. Peumulia Jamee (‘honouring your guests’ in Acehnese) looks at why the oppressed Rohingya would risk it all again in search of a nation they can call home.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66857

Authors
Muhamad Danial Bin Mohamad Razak, Liyana Binte Muhammad Hidhir, Radhiah Binte Ibrahim

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
Nur ‘Ala Nur is a documentary which follows the journey of Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah in Singapore, as the school prepares its Primary Six students for the 2015 Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) . Every Madrasah in Singapore has to meet an annual PSLE benchmark score, which determines whether the Madrasah is able to enrol new Primary One students the following three years. Our documentary follows the Madrasah’s 2015 PSLE preparations, explores the cultural and psychological consequences of the benchmark and touches on the significance of alternative education systems in Singapore.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66878

Authors
Katherine Tan, Eunice Lee Jing Ting, Teo Yee Tian Melissa, Hannah Lee Hui Ni

Supervisor
Ms Lau Joon-Nie

Year
2016

Abstract
Transcending Beauty is a 23-minute documentary about beauty and acceptance. It follows the organisers and contestants of the Miss WorldMusic Tiffany pageant, a transgender beauty pageant, held in December 2015. The film focuses on the stories of four characters – two pageant organisers and two contestants. Through one-on-one interviews, and with the competition as a running backdrop, the characters share their stories and thoughts about participating in this pageant, showing how their exuberant personalities translate into fascinating performances on stage.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66792

Authors
Wong Ding Jie, Krystal Foo Shi En

Supervisor
Mr Kym Campbell

Year
2016

Abstract
The Man of Economics is a 12 minute documentary which focuses on the life of Professor Lim Chong Yah, a Singaporean economist and academic. As part of Singapore’s pioneer generation, Professor Lim has been a key figure in the development of the nation. The film hopes to explore the motivations and beliefs behind the man which has led to the man he is today.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10356/66849