Documentary Documentary Short Films

For Lee Xin Li, illustration has always been a way to connect with his home ground, Singapore. We sit down with him as he shares his approaches in respecting our ever-changing landscape and cultures, as well as the importance of sharing these cultural narratives to nurture inter-generational bonding.This content is brought to you by the Culture Academy Singapore, MCCY

Can traditions be a source of innovation? Low Mei Yoke, Artistic Director of Frontier Danceland, shares her journey and growth as an artist as she comes to terms with contradictions within her own sense of cultural identity.This content is brought to you by the Culture Academy Singapore, MCCY

Co-Founder and Joint Artistic Director of Checkpoint Theatre, Huzir Sulaiman discusses the importance of championing the narrative of the man in the street and teaches us to embrace our own contradictions when it comes to understanding our own cultural identity.This content is brought to you by the Culture Academy Singapore, MCCY

To poet KTM Iqbal, exploring one’s cultural identity is all about understanding the language and literature. We find out how our next generation of Tamil writers can look into their own histories to reconnect with traditions that brought us to the creative landscape of today.This content is brought to you by the Culture Academy Singapore, MCCY

Eric Watson, notable music composer currently based in Singapore, talks about his artistic growth and personal negotiations that come with understanding another’s culture.This content is brought to you by the Culture Academy Singapore, MCCY

In the second episode, Eileen visits 'Spic & Span', a cleaning company with a social enterprise objective of hiring marginalised Singaporeans. The company has transformed its business by investing in R&D and adopting technology to develop its patented anti-microbial disinfectant solution, SPECO. Eileen puts on her cleaning suit to better understand why they needed to diversity and pivot their business sector.In partnership with Ministry of Trade and Industry

In the first episode, Eileen goes to 'Istimewa Nasi Padang', a famous nasi padang stall in Bukit Merah. Succeeded by the second generation, the stall owners have not only expanded their business online but also adopted technology to be more productive. Eileen dives in to help in the kitchen to better understand and experience how technology has made a difference.In partnership with Ministry of Trade and Industry

Pandemic is nearly a year old and we are ever grateful to our frontliners. but we found behind these frontliners was a whole eco system of support and behind the scenes assistance. We put the spotlight on a first responder to the anxious beginning days of Covid 19. Sherry Soon of BeKind SG was the first to make 7000 care packs to our frontliners when there were only fear and anxiety in those dark early days. But who is Sherry Soon and what makes one man be kind to another? A Viddsee Original ProductionThis series was made for StoriesTogether, an initiative that aims to bring hope through films during challenging times and beyond.As part of this initiative, we’re driving donations to Community Chest, which supports more than 80 social service agencies that work towards empowering the lives of the disadvantaged. Support here.Director Statement: After nearly a decade of doing drama and narrative formats, I wanted to explore documentaries and I ventured first into doing three overseas episodes of Extraordinary Prisons (Mandarin) for ThreeSixZero in 2017, Those were shot in Atlanta USA & Palwan Philippines and I caught the bug to non fiction. Since then, I had been researching for a slate of socially responsible documentaries to do and “Invisible People” was one of the first of this slate of what I called “Sustainable Documentaries” - socially responsible, non exploitive shorts that hopefully trigger action. This project is very challenging because of the current Pandemic circumstances which limits the activity of our subject but we are hopeful of a story with a heart.

Shiokedelic Nation is the brainchild of Singaporean veteran music producer Martin Tang. Who is the band made up of and what do they hope to achieve in this post pandemic situation in Singapore?A Viddsee Original ProductionThis series was made for StoriesTogether, an initiative that aims to bring hope through films during challenging times and beyond.As part of this initiative, we’re driving donations to Community Chest, which supports more than 80 social service agencies that work towards empowering the lives of the disadvantaged. Support here.Director Statement: When I first got to know Martin Tang, we collaborated on a music video for the National Council of Social Service. I was inspired by his vision to develop and support Singaporean creatives. Shiokedelic Nation band was his platform to reach out to more Singaporean talents and to grow the artistic vibrancy of Singapore. Understanding how these 6 super-musicians are redefining their art has inspired me and I hope that it will also inspire you.

For the tens of thousands of Singaporeans who share their lives and homes with dogs, one thing is for certain. A dog is more than a pet, a dog is family.In this intimate documentary portrait, we explore the relationship between dog and owner through the eyes of four diverse Singapore residents who, though their experiences may vary, have all learned one thing; that owning a dog will change your life.Four people, four dogs, four unique stories.A Viddsee Original ProductionThis series was made for StoriesTogether, an initiative that aims to bring hope through films during challenging times and beyond.As part of this initiative, we’re driving donations to Community Chest, which supports more than 80 social service agencies that work towards empowering the lives of the disadvantaged. Support here.Director Statement: "No two dogs share the same story.MAN’S BEST FRIEND: A DOGUMENTARY looks at shedding a light on four different stories through the eyes of Singapore’s loyal canine companions, and the intricate relationships they share with their human family.With the dawn of a pandemic that brought about waves of uncertainty, 2020 had been an especially hard year for many of us. The idea of introducing a film like MAN’S BEST FRIEND: A DOGUMENTARY came to us at a time when we felt the growing importance of sharing a little more love and a little more compassion to the world.Leia, Nikkou, Whisky and Frisbee have showered upon us, mere strangers, a lot of love in such a short period of time; and we hope that same kindness and affection we’ve experienced transcends through screens and time.

After many years of struggling with domestic abuse, a man uses film photography as a form of therapy to heal himself and find his worth in this world. Better Lens also explores the repercussions of abuse which led to several mental health issues in society. A Viddsee Original ProductionThis series was made for StoriesTogether, an initiative that aims to bring hope through films during challenging times and beyond.As part of this initiative, we’re driving donations to Community Chest, which supports more than 80 social service agencies that work towards empowering the lives of the disadvantaged. Support here.Director Statement: I hope that this story will bring hope for those who are caught in the dilemma of domestic abuse. The journey of healing for victims and perpetuators is never easy. So, I hope that people learn to be compassionate, kind and forgiving towards themselves and each other. No matter what happens, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel as long as you choose a different lens to life.

Filmmaker Eileen Chong meets Sandeep from WWF to talk about the impending issues of climate change. He challenges Eileen to create her own Kosong Plan. Eileen meets Nichol, co-founder of The Food Bank, to learn how to eat consciously, and has a shocking realisation that Singapore throws away 30% of imported food! She also receives a peculiar call from a Member of Parliament with centre parting hair...In partnership with WWF's Earth Hour 2021To find out more about 'My Kosong Plan', click here.