This documentary showcases the people behind the urban farms that have been mushrooming amidst the glass and steel towers of Singapore’s central district. The film follows the trials and tribulations of Comcrop’s Allan Lim and his vertical farming venture, as well as the challenges and triumphs of social entrepreneur Bjorn Low and his bespoke farm-to-table approach. Can cutting-edge agricultural technology and an enduring Singapore spirit of community & collaboration start to influence Singaporeans’ approach to food sustainability? This film captures this changing mindscape.
This behind the scenes documentary showcases a Singapore-based collective who practice the art of card flourishing. To date, Virtuoso (a.k.a. The Virts) have managed to gather an international following of more than 37,000 people. But how far can a Singapore Brand go in an international scene that is dominated by big personalities like David Blaine? This film examines how these innovative performer entrepreneurs are managing to harness the possibilities of the Internet to extend their reach beyond the shores of Singapore, and develop new business models to share their passion for their craft. Other aspects explored includes the science behind the art of cardistry as well as the cultural associations attached to cards in Asia.
Off the shores, away from the glittering skyline of the city, Singapore maintains one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, yet its waters hide a little-known secret : a rich bio-habitat harbouring diverse marine life, including even species long thought to be extinct. This documentary follows the visionary partnership of Singapore planners, scientists and nature-lovers who are coming together to create Singapore’s first-ever Marine Park in the waters around one of the nation’s remaining coral reefs: Sisters’ Island.
This part-science, history, and observational documentary offers a quirky perspective on an age-old turf war waged between man and nature. Right in the heart of one of Singapore’s premium tourist destinations, hundreds of thousands of birds flock daily to the tree-lined Orchard Road boulevard, swooping over the heads of the local and tourist shoppers. To tackle the many issues that the birds create, a motley group of arborists, avian researchers, business stewards and even Christmas décor designers, are harnessing their expertise to identify the root cause of this daily bird migration and to source for potential solutions. The race is on to strike a Uniquely Singapore balance between modernity and nature, all in time for the 30th Annual Orchard Road Christmas Light-up in Singapore.
Built in 1958, Dakota Crescent is one of Singapore’s oldest government housing estates. The vintage design of the blocks and even its playground has even attracted a young generation of Singaporeans who are expressing a new appreciation for Singapore’s cultural heritage. This film captures how the community of residents and heritage enthusiasts come together to celebrate a unique neighbourhood in its last remaining days, after an announcement of the impending redevelopment of the estate is given. This documentary showcases the historical phases of housing policies that have allowed for Singapore to modernise despite its size limitations. This is also a portrait of the Singaporean kampong spirit, celebrating the diversity of the Singaporean experience and showing how social memories glue communities together.
