Join talented director Ellery Ngiam, as he curates a series of talks with Singapore’s established and upcoming filmmakers to talk about their scriptwriting process.

ELLERY NGIAM
A graduate of New York University’s Film programme at Tisch School of the Arts, Ellery’s ambition and vision for storytelling extend beyond the shores of Singapore, and has granted him acclaim for his work. Translating his personal vision to the commercial world, he has established himself as a promising, young director of television drama, commercials and documentaries.

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER • 7pm – 8.30pm

Enter the mind of the filmmaker, understand the process of filmmaking and view scriptwriting from a more professional point-of-view in this engaging talk by well known film maker Wee Li Lin

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER • 7pm – 8.30pm

Gain an insight into documentary filmmaking by filmmaker Ho Choon Hiong. Explore how a documentary script is crafted and how it differs from a narrative script. This workshop is highly recommended for aspiring documentary filmmakers and for anyone who is curious about the process of documentary filmmaking.

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER • 7pm – 8:30pm

Listen to the enlightening and inspiring stories of filmmakers Boo Junfeng, Chai Yee Wei and Wee Li Lin who were recently awarded $250,000 by the Singapore Film Commission to make their debut feature film. In the midst of their production preparation, understand the three different stages each of these filmmakers are in, the initial process of scriptwriting and how they plan to produce and bring their feature film together. A truly enriching talk for aspiring filmmakers and anyone who needs a motivational boost to make their film.