Documentary Documentary Short Films

Meet Danilo, a man from the Philippines who faces death every day and meets it with pure love. As a senior embalmer in the Covid Care Team of Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors Pte Ltd, Danilo's is the last face that greets our beloved when they pass on from the dreaded virus. Our host, Divian Nair, takes a walk in his shoes to discover what it takes to handle the aftermath of a death from contagious disease, and what it means to love even beyond death.In partnership with MCCY

A sprinkle of patience, a dose of care, a dash of respect, and oftentimes just a mad dash… could these be the ingredients that bind us? With many Singaporeans homebound during the pandemic, Vikas - a Hawker Captain - races against time to feed not just hungry Singaporeans, but also his family back home in India. Our host, Divian Nair, takes a dash in Vikas's shoes and learns what it means to go beyond for community, for family and... for food!In partnership with MCCY

How often do we look beyond the surface to deal with what's truly important? For Nilar, it's the essence of what she does. Disinfecting homes during the pandemic is a matter of survival not just for Singaporeans, but also for Nilar's family in Myanmar, who depend on her income. Divian takes on Nilar's job for a day to wipe down every surface, and wipe out every stereotype associated with our foreign worker friends and the roles they play in our community. Along the way, Divian discovers that it's what's beneath the surface that really counts.In partnership with MCCY

A char kway teow hawker reflects on his interesting past and his personal livelihood struggles during the pandemic.

Swamy (39), a migrant worker in Singapore dreams of the day that he is able to migrate his family to Singapore for a better life. However, he is uncertain of his chances of getting Permanent Residency, and struggles to actualize his promises to his daughters and wife.

The closure of the Malaysia-Singapore border in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to many Malaysians being stranded in Singapore. Although she is not wealthy and her own health is poor, 39-year-old Singaporean housewife Rara Leman has taken it upon herself to provide home-cooked meals for the Malaysians who cannot go back home. This film shares a heart-warming message of compassion beyond nationalities.This documentary short is done for a Year 2 documentary module at the Diploma in Creative Writing for TV and New Media, Singapore Polytechnic

A suicide attempt in 2018 caused Valerie Eng to suffer from lower limb trauma. Wheels to Heal journeys with Valerie as she finds hope and support through wheelchair tennis, and the community around her. This film sheds light on the issue of mental health and the uphill journey of survivors of suicide.This documentary short is done for a Year 2 documentary module at the Diploma in Creative Writing for TV and New Media, Singapore Polytechnic

With the government efforts in modernising the public transport system, old infrastructure makes way for brand new innovations.The C151 First-Generation MRT Trains, having served Singapore since 1987, is slated for retirement and a big majority of them will be taken apart for scrap.This short documents the disposal process of these old workhorses with a modicum of artistic integrity. In other words, a tribute to what most Singaporeans would think as an insignificant but still very important part of everyday life.Without the MRT, how else would we get to where we need to be now?

A PMD (Personal Mobility Device) food delivery rider and his family find alternate ways to make ends meet after the sudden implementation of the PMD ban.

An older Singapore sikh lady visit her father home in India for the first time.

“Beats per Minute” follows Jean Goh, a Singaporean singer-songwriter who also happens to be a stuntwoman, and explores how the two different art forms are intricately connected.

An aging craftsman and shop owner of a vanishing Chinese cultural trade tells the story of his family, shop, and the memories connected with their histories.