Sinema: Singapore Shorts Finalists
June 16, 2008First and foremost, I would really like to thank Cheronne for her excellent directions on how to walk there from Dhoby Ghaut. Writing concise and clear directions on how to navigate from one place to another is not an easy task. But Cheronne did a brilliant job of it. I saved the instructions on my phone… and so we were like doing some treasure hunt or at least it felt something like that – from checkpoint to checkpoint (DG–>Mac’s House–>Hotel Rendevous–>Paradiz–>blahblah..) Until we finally reached SINEMA OLD SCHOOL!!!
Ha, and the place was really like… exotic?
Second and secondmost, the turnout was: Me, Kwan Ki, Wang Yi, Jesslyn, Ernest, Kah Wee. Six people.
It was really really worth the $8. Except one film that we, by common consensus, disliked. Ask around and you’ll know, but I won’t post it there because it isn’t too polite. For the $8 bucks, we also get to meet the director/producer of Kallang Roar — Cheng Ding An. The following photo explains the rest:
I really liked the type of film he made, amongst others that we’ve watched. In short, he presented and brought a slice of Singapore history to screen in an engaging way, kind of like drama (where most other people would only go as far as to present their research in a dryly monotonous documentary).
Already jealous that you weren’t there? Read on.
They have this membership thing that entitles you to watch all Monday night screenings for FREE.
There is seriously no unspoken catch — umm, well it entails a commitment to their email newsletter. That is all. Registration is free, then you get a card, and with the card u get to catch all the monday night screenings for free.
And I thought. And considered. How would you like our Monday ‘conventional’ CCA afternoon in school to be replaced by a ‘unconventional’ CCA night there at Sinema Old School? I mean, we have this goal this year to make a short film. A truly SV film. What we need is more exposure, especially to local films. If response is sufficiently positive, I believe something can be worked out.
June 30, 2008 – 7:30 pm: Experimental shorts.
I am looking forward to that for our next outing at Sinema. And it is not $4. It is free, as mentioned, with the membership above.
The whole club should sign up for this. The six of us today has already registered and received our “sinema showoff card”. It is on-the-spot registration. So for our next outing, when YOU come along, you can get yours too!
And ‘favourite’ or bookmark this page:
http://www.sinema.sg/oldschool/calendar/
So you know what’s on for each monday night.
(okay this post may not be very comprehensive… but I’m tired so keeping this short and quick)
On this note, please share your opinions with regards to the proposed CCA activity every Monday.
PLEASE respond by commenting to this post.
Cheers!
Hwei Ee
Yeah it would be cool. Kinda unique and stuff. Maybe we can do it on alternate weeks.
Yeaup that’s an excellent idea! Since we are so into video making and stuff, it will be best to indulge ourselves into the video industry more often – for inspiration, for fun and for the thrill of it!
The place is a good respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, and provides excellent view of Dhoby Ghaut (and beyond!). It is also a good way for us to exercise regularly. Keep your Mondays free, guys! SV has a date with you guys on Monday nights, kay!
“It is also a good way for us to exercise regularly”
OH YEAH SO RIGHT.
but we kinda went for the cool DOWN today after the movie right?
to the rest, especially those who didn’t come today, we’ll show you the scenic workout “lane” at the next outing. cya then!
Great idea! Hope everybody will support it!
Your batch is very well-bonded when compared to many previous batches. Keep it up! =)
Anyone with alternative proposals to feel free to comment or post!
I don’t mind, as long as we don’t have to chase that last train again.
Take about being scary! While KW and HE ran for the last NEL/NSL train, Ernest and I were heading for the bus stop, hoping that the last bus hasn’t departed yet. LAWL. What a day!
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