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Do you know who Singapore’s second female Olympian is? “When The Stars Align” is a trilogy series of three pioneer sportswomen who defied convention and blazed a trail in the 1950s. They dared to dream, they gave their best, and they seized the opportunity of a lifetime: to represent their nation at the Olympics.Director's Statement:I’ve always been inspired by athletes who do whatever it takes to pursue their passion. I was amazed to discover Singapore’s first three female Olympians, and felt that I should document this part of our history. These pioneers did not feel that they deserved to be documented. But I wanted to honour them; to acknowledge and recognise them.

Do you know who Singapore’s first female Olympian is? "When The Stars Align" is a trilogy series of three pioneer sportswomen who defied convention and blazed a trail in the 1950s. They dared to dream, they gave their best, and they seized the opportunity of a lifetime: to represent their nation at the Olympics.Director's Statement:I’ve always been inspired by athletes who do whatever it takes to pursue their passion. I was amazed to discover Singapore’s first three female Olympians, and felt that I should document this part of our history. These pioneers did not feel that they deserved to be documented. But I wanted to honour them; to acknowledge and recognise them.

“Sher Wong Hip” was a traditional snake cuisine shop in Sham Shui Po. This shop witnesses the changes of snake-eating culture in Hong Kong. Ever since its opening in 1965, the shop has been accompanying the community as well as Hong Kong people. The determination, sincerity and willingness to accept challenges of the proprietress Ms. Chau even represent the unique Hong Kong Spirit.

This story shows our appreciation to the men who rescued the hostages on a hijacked plane on the 26 March 1991.An untold story from the men behind the masks.Director's Statement:I’m always keen to read true stories, wanting to find the truth about everything that happened around us.It was 26 years ago when I saw this historic event on television. The way the issue was handled, the way we reacted to it and the way we countered it, shows that Singapore can defend ourselves.We had read about it all over the news and books and I felt this event had to be be archived and be a lesson learnt to show our younger generation.

A short documentary film about culture existence.

Xiong di means fellas in Chinese. Only the friendship, love and kickboxing can make you forget you're living in a factory.

In the Antex textile factory (Hangzhou, China) destinies are crossed, hopes seem lost and only the dream of a better future remains. However, the charismatic boss, Qian An Hua, searches for the utopia of a happy factory by introducing several activities, festivals and dances imported from around the world. The colony is preparing for Christmas and Li Xueqin, a young girl that has just arrived in the factory, and the veteran family Wang show us trough their lives the bittersweet symphony of this curious cosmos where more than 2000 employees live and work.

In a world run by ‘Salary Men’ and strict social conventions, the pursuit of a new Japan is rife. The streets of the Tokyo Underworld thrive off its new founding father, Kohh. By letting ourselves get lost in his universe, we arise at the forefront of a music revolution in Japan.

Bill Teoh grew up reading comics. Little did he know that one day, he’d be the owner of one. Meet the former police officer and loyal Batman fan, who is also the owner of Comics World, Singapore’s oldest remaining comics store.

We get a last look inside the 84-year-old Lakshmi Villa — the house with one of the last functioning water wells in Singapore. Now demolished, we get a glimpse of what life was like, through the recollections of the home’s co-owner.

Fancy a Google Glass for your ancestor? How about the Airbus A380? When Qingming is around the corner, Chinese families flock to stores like Ban Kah Hiang Trading to purchase paper effigies for their ancestors. And they aren’t just looking for the basic necessity items. In this day and age, customers look for luxury items that range from Prada to iPhone and Mercedes -Benz. Third generation owner of the family business, Alex Teo, shows us some of the bizarre paper effigies that his shop carries.

Yip Yew Chong is an accountant by profession. On weekends, he paints the Singapore story on walls. While documenting the country’s history in his own way, Yew Chong’s works are also inspired by his childhood memories.