Drama Drama Short Films

Sam is a small-time hooligan with a gambling addiction. Mired in debt and desperate to provide for his young family, he gets hold of a gun and commits an armed robbery. Incarcerated for over 10 years, Sam comes out a reformed man, determined to make amends. He starts a small hardware business, hoping to turn his life around. His past, however, soon catches up with him as jealous competitors spread word about his checkered history, causing the business to suffer. As the debts pile up and pressure mounts, Sam crosses paths once more with a former associate who offers him a way out of his current troubles… “Dare to Make It” is a film that shows how success is multi-dimensional and not simply about meeting societal expectations. It is a story of encouragement, showing that with diligence, tenacity and belief, anyone, no matter their background or past, can succeed.

In the hopes of bonding, a family of four decides to go on a road trip. However, things take a dark turn when old and painful secrets make their return, threatening to tear the family up for good.

RASA SAYANG is a coming-of-age drama about love, legacy, and the quiet battles fought behind closed doors. Isaac, a quiet but curious Peranakan teenager, stumbles upon the legacy of Francis Hogan—a legendary Wayang Peranakan performer celebrated for his cross-dressing roles. Moved by the beauty and freedom of the art form, Isaac auditions for the lead in a modern-day Peranakan Wayang. But his decision draws the ire of his father, a conservative accountant who struggles to reconcile his love for his son with his fear of public shame. As tensions simmer at the family dinner table, Isaac is caught between cultural tradition and personal truth. What begins as a performance soon becomes a deeper search for belonging, not just for Isaac, but for his father, too. Through song, dance, heartache, and quiet moments of resistance, RASA SAYANG explores how far love can stretch in the face of difference—and whether acceptance is possible, even when it’s hard.

Raja is at a crossroads in life. Originally from India, he has managed to make a home in Singapore with his wife and daughter, but he’s struggling and untethered. He spends his nights seeing time drift away in the stupors of the city's nightlife. Raja is disillusioned. He’s going nowhere. He’s in a dead-end job and has no idea how to move on with his life. Worst still, the love for his wife is beginning to fray, and with a daughter who spends more time out of the house whilst refusing to speak to him, Raja is stuck. He spends his free time at night circling the neon-lit streets of Singapore, and on a humid, tropical night, he bumps into Ruby, a sexy, voluptuous but kind bar hostess who manages to engage his attention, but things are not what they seem. What begins is a lesson in life. Over the course of three random nights, Ruby drags Raja through the dim alleys of Singapore, and with a series of intimate conversations, Raja begins to learn to love life again. He laughs, cries, and opens his heart up again.

A struggling single mother falls victim to an investment scam, only to be falsely accused of theft when her wealthy employer’s diamond bracelet goes missing. As her daughter becomes entangled in the theft scandal, the two must confront their fractured relationship and fight to clear their names unraveling a web of privilege, deception, and moral reckoning that challenges their understanding of love, sacrifice, and redemption.

In a courtroom like no other, where truth meets theatrics, Case Closed dives deep into a high-stakes family conflict that exposes the dangerous ripple effects of influence and misinformation. When single mother Mrs. Li Hwa sues her charismatic nephew Jarrod for being a bad influence on her teenage son’s views on drug use, the courtroom erupts with explosive claims, generational clashes, and sharp-tongued banter.Presided over by the unfiltered Judge Munah and her guest judge, this special edition uncovers how social media, privilege, and the glamorisation of drugs can blur the line between freedom and irresponsibility. With testimony from family, friends, the case unpacks how youth navigate trust, truth, and identity in an age of conflicting messages.What’s really behind the influence? Visit uninfluenced.sg to find out more!

LO-VE A warm conversational piece between Lokesh and Verma. Lokesh, a man of experience and wisdom, offers his guidance—reminding that life is never perfect, and fear should never dictate one's choices to his younger counterpart Verma. Their conversation unfolds, touching on love, courage, and the weight of decisions that shape a lifetime. With the moment of truth approaching, Verma must find the strength to step forward, embracing the uncertainty that comes with matters of the heart. https://visualentity.in/

A bike delivery woman with bipolar disorder, living in Hong Kong, on a journey to Vietnam to fulfill her father's last wish, bringing ashes filling gently on the lake in the quiet hometown, blending into the water, discovering self-healing through water whispers, music, and listen a young girl's experience. However, it is all revealed to be a dream that unfolds after her suicide. The film explore “How do we know reality if the dream is real enough?”

In a grocery store, Rahmat, a shopkeeper, was severely reprimanded by the shop owner Mrs. Ratna, due to the lack of goods in the store. Ary, a supplier of goods comes to deliver the goods and talks to Rahmat about the economic challenges they face. After doing their jobs, Rahmat and Ary can only contemplate their fate as the lower middle class.

When a farmer's son brings home an unusual treasure for their under-construction house, he finds himself pulled into the challenging world of construction work alongside the masons. As the summer heat bears down and his father's wisdom unfolds, the young boy discovers a touching connection between building homes and understanding life's simple truths of life.

Two young friends, one with significantly more privileges in terms of wealth and status, find themselves at odds over the topic of sensitivity. As they navigate their differences, they strive for common ground and understanding, ultimately achieving mutual acceptance.

Sekar (20) is a student who lives in a broken home family. She made the decision to leave her family's home since she did not feel at ease there. Sekar makes an effort to feel at ease in her new surroundings. It is precisely the trauma she experiences when she thinks she has been successful in achieving a sense of ease.