This competition seeks to engage students in the collection, sharing and interpretation of Singapore’s history through the use of filmmaking as storytelling and documentation tool. Through such a competition, students will learn more about Singapore’s history and be inspired to document and share “neighbourhood” stories and personal voices through such a creative platform and a film project that they can call their own. Students will also stand to win attractive cash prizes, in addition to being able to sign up for our special one-day Filmmaking Workshops to learn more about filmmaking techniques and skills.

Closing date for Competition Registration: 12th May 2012
Filmmaking workshops: Any one day from 4th to 9th June 2012 (full day)
Deadline for submission of competition entries: 13th July 2012

For information go to their website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/EventDetail.aspx?id=329&cat=8

Ghost on Air Production Talk is an event jointly organised by Merelion Pictures and Singapore Media Academy to shed light on the inspiration and production values behind the upcoming local horror movie.

Event

Ghost on Air Production Talk

May 10, 2012, Thursday

7pm – 9pm

Free admission

Join us for a production sharing session from the film-makers behind Ghost on Air, a new film starring local DJ, Dennis Chew. Find out the inspiration behind the movie and hear exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the production from director, Cheng Ding An.

This production talk is jointly organised by Merelion Pictures and Singapore Media Academy.

Ghost on Air opens 17 May 2012.

To register, go to http://ghostonairtalk.eventbrite.com

THE LADY just entered its sixth week in cinemas.

Now showing at four Golden Village cinemas: Plaza Singapura, VivoCity, Yishun and Katong.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s landslide win has given ‘The Lady’ a new lease of life. Watch the Aung San Suu Kyi story in cinemas today and please help to spread the word! Thank you!

The National Environment Agency and The Nature Society (Singapore), with the support of National Geographic Channel, have organized a mini-documentary/film making contest titled Through Green Lenses: A Semakau Mini-documentary/Film Making Contest 2012.

Through Green Lenses is a mini-documentary/ film making contest where you have the chance to capture and showcase the unique co-existence of waste management and rich biodiversity on Semakau. Semakau is a unique offshore landfill located south of the main island of Singapore, and also co-functions as a recreational destination for nature lovers. It boasts of scenic landscaping and vibrant biodiversity, making it the perfect stage for you to show your appreciation of nature and exhibit your documentary/ film making talents.

Here’s your chance to go to Semakau to film its interesting flora and fauna and win attractive prizes.

1st prize: Legria HF R 26 and cash worth $1500
2nd prize: Legria FS 46 and cash worth $1000
3rd prize: Legria FS 406 worth $500

Winners will also get to meet Zeb Hogan, National Geographic Explorer, host of highly rated documentary ‘Monster Fish’ and judge for Through Green Lenses.

For more information and to register, click HERE to go to their website!

Join us for a weekend of Magic, learn how to produce your own magic videos for YouTube and best of all learn how to perform the illusions from the experts!

1. The Making of M for Magic LUMIX GH2 Video Workshop
Conducted by Nicholas Chee (Executive Producer) and Jillyn Koh (Director)

Saturday, 7th April 2012
Session 01 – 10:00am – 11:30am
Session 02 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Key Topics include:
♠ Shooting an Infotainment Programme with the LUMIX GH2
♠ Selection of LUMIX lenses for different shots
♠ Various settings on LUMIX GH2 for different situations
♠ Ease of Post Production (Final Cut Pro) with LUMIX GH2 footage

$10 Admission – inclusive of a complimentary beverage ($5 Early Bird before 1st April 2012)
2. “3 Sides of Magic” Professional Lecture
Saturday, 7th April 2012
2.00pm – 5.30pm

n this one-of-a-kind lecture, J C Sum and ‘Magic Babe’ Ning will share a collection of professional routines and techniques that they have developed over the years for their live shows and for television shows.

For the first time, the duo will explain many of the original close-up, mentalism and stage routines that they have developed over the last six years.

All the material has been audience tested in smaller scale stage shows, media events, television, pitch meetings, on radio and even informal gatherings.

Experience 3 Sides of Magic in one incredible magic event!

Routines performed and explained include:
♠ The Olive Cups – A Unique Two-Cup Routine and Approach
♠ Eye Drops – Giant Contact Lens Production from Eye
♠ Shrinko Decko – A Visual Shrinking Deck Kicker
♠ The Red Envelope – A Presentation Utility for Mentalism Routines
♠ Teddy Bear Box – A D.I.Y. Production Box
♠ The Invisible Bookmark – A New Utility for Book Tests
♠ Code of (Silence) – A Devious Routine for a Two-Person Act

The event is open to all magicians, magic enthusiasts and any interested party who would like a peek into the world of professional magic.

New magic items, books, DVDs and lecture notes will also be available for sale at discounts at this lecture!

Get your tickets here!