Reel Revolution is The Substation Moving Images youth film mentorship programme that pairs teams of youths (age 15 - 35) with established filmmakers and challenges youths to produce video essays on social issues. Mentors include Jasmine Ng ("Eating Air"), Ric Aw ("Silent Girls") and Kelvin Sng ("More than Words").
Important dates:
4th July – Reel Revolution Introductory Seminar
7th July – Mentorship Programme Application Deadline
12th July – Learning Talk 1
19th July – Learning Talk 2
15th August – Video Submission
30th August – Reel Revolution Powwow
For more information please For details and updates, visit revolution.youth.sg or contact Beng Kheng, Programme Manager – Moving Images at 6337 7535 / [email protected]
* Applications for the Reel Revolution Mentorship programme are now open.
* An administrative fee of $5 per team member applies.
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4th July – Reel Revolution Introductory Seminar (The Substation, 7 - 9pm)
Find out what Reel Revolution is all about, how to make a short film with maximum impact, how to make a video essay and how to start a revolution! Meet last year's top Reel Revolution filmmakers and the mentors. Watch their works and be inspired! Also, grab your chance to apply for the Reel Revolution film mentorship programme after the seminar!
12th July – Learning Talks 1 (The Substation, 7.30 - 10.30pm)
Be exposed to fresh insights and refreshing perspectives at talks conducted by various changemakers from civil society. It is a meet-and-greet session to learn, share ideas and be inspired for your next film.
The speakers for this session are Mr. Brown from mrbrown.com, Alex Au from yawningbread.org, Ria Tan from wildsingapore, Gerald Giam from The Online Citizen and Professor Suzaina Khadir.
19th July – Learning Talk 2 (Singapore Art Museum, 7.30 – 10.30pm)
Be exposed to fresh insights and refreshing perspectives at talks conducted by various changemakers from civil society. It is a meet-and-greet session to learn, share ideas and be inspired for your next film.
The speakers for this session are NMP Siew Kum Hong, Daniel Tung from Action For Aids, Sivasothi from the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research, John Gee from Transient Workers Count Too and Saleemah from UNIFEM Singapore.
30th August – Reel Revolution Powwow (Singapore Art Museum, 7.30 – 10.30pm)
Teams from the mentorship programme will screen their completed video essays and four short-listed teams will lead discussions on their topics. Throw in your 2 cents worth at the Powwow and discover how films can be used for a greater cause. The announcement for the winners will take place as well! Those interested in the topics raised may also participate in online discussion at http://revolution.youth.sg/forum
* Admission to all events are free and open to the public but places are limited so register early! To register please email in your details.