Hope Hope 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

High-flyer Captain Naresh joins Warrant Ong in the National Day Parade’s Weather Committee to make sure it does not rain on August 9th. But on the first day of the job, things are not quite what they seem.A Viddsee Original ProductionDirector Statement: When I was the Films/Multimedia Producer for NDP 2014 and 2015, I witnessed that it did not rain on the actual day. Sometimes, it rained during rehearsals but on August 9th, it would be sunny, or nice and cloudy. As always, I am amazed at the sheer scale, machinery and manpower that makes the parade happen. This film is my funny love letter to the people who make the nation’s biggest live show happen in big and small ways.

Being born with a weird foot, a teenager has to find a way to get out of his comfort zone or be tormented with suicidal thoughts and face loneliness forever.

Two undergrad student's long distance relationship is put to the test during a pandemic lockdown.

Life of a teenage mother and her struggles with living alone in a women shelter.

A synchronise swimmer illustrates the overload of information by the media through her choreography.

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.

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

An ambitious Singaporean Indian girl works her way to the spotlight to break down the barriers of Colourism in society and the film industry.

A demure retail assistant, Esther, deals with a hot-headed customer, Fadhil, and how an unexpected phone call changes everything.