About The Programme
The Substation Moving Images is seeking participants for Reel Revolution 2008 - "Our Environment". Reel Revolution is The Substation Moving Images youth film mentorship programme that pairs teams of youths, aged 15 to 35, with established filmmakers and challenges youths to produce video essays on social issues. Mentors from previous years include Victric Thng, Kelvin Sng, Jason Lai and Eva Tang.
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!
To attend, please register by 3rd July 2008.
12th July – Learning Talks 1: Meet the Changemakers (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 http://mrbrown.com, Alex Au from http://yawningbread.org, Ria Tan from WildLife Singapore and Gerald Giam from The Online Citizen.
To attend, please register by 11th July.
19th July – Learning Talk 2: Meet the Changemakers (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 and John Gee from Transient Workers Count Too.
To attend, please register by 18th July.
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 mail, fax or email in your details.
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