Moving Images: The Film Programme of The Substation
Singapore’s first year-round programme dedicated to independent and short films, established in 1997. Moving Images is known for its diverse and innovative programming focusing on the experimental, shorts, and documentaries, nurturing local and Asian filmmakers and connecting them internationally.
Congratulations to PROJECT: slingSHORT for their successful screening on Friday 26th February!
The 5th edition of PROJECT: slingSHORT held at the The Singapore High Commission in London was a roaring success. This screening was oversubscribed and tickets were sold out just 3 weeks after announcements. The evening screening was attended by 90 guest, the largest in attendance for a PROJECT: slingSHORT screening till date. This screening was graced by His Excellency, The Singapore High Commissioner to London, Mr Michael Teo and Mrs Teo.
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PROJECT: slingSHORT is back again this year and our good friends there have named The Substation as beneficiary! All proceeds from this excellent showcase of Singaporean short films will be donated to The Substation!
The Substation Moving Images team would like to say! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!
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Monday 1 March, 8 pm
The Substation Theatre
Free admission, Donations welcome
March’s First Take brings you stories from days of yore, and emotional struggles before getting to that happy place. Find out more about Singapore’s history and how we rise from the ashes this month at The Substation, the place for screenings, discussions and more!
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Friday, 26 February, 7:30pm
Saturday, 27 February, 6:00pm and 9:00pm
The Substation Theatre
Tickets: $8 per screening. Please contact Saskia : 97578064 saskia.larasaty@yahoo.com or Agnes : 92351112 tropical_topaz@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Supported by The Substation Moving Images
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Monday, 1 February, 8 pm
The Substation Theatre
Free admission, Donations welcome
February’s First Take brings about the big questions: of faith in times of death, nostalgic mourning and escapism. But there’s always a silver lining behind each monstrously dark cloud. So come on to the Substation Theatre for your monthly selection of pick-me-ups, to ease your Monday blues. After all, it’s free!
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Monday, 4 January, 8 pm
The Substation Theatre
Free admission, donations welcome
Sponsored by KODAK
To kickstart the new year, January’s First Take brings you more new shorts from Singapore! Featuring a documentary on Singapore’s satirical scene, a writer’s relentless search for a finish and a tale that bridges the gap between stalking and following. We are even including some of our favourites from Fly-By-Night 2009! Join us for another exciting screening, as well as a Q & A session with the filmmakers at The Substation this month. You can also vote for your favourite short, all of which will lead to our Best of First Take at the end of the year!
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Friday 4 December 2009, 7pm
The Substation Theatre
Free admission
Kodak presents its first students’ short films screening event. It’s a night dedicated to honor the short films shot by students from filmschools in Singapore.
Entries include shorts from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, New York University TISCH Asia and Nanyang Technological University.
All films were shot using Kodak Super 16mm filmstock.
Some of the shorts were also entries to the 2009 Kodak Filmschool Compeititon.
Come join us for a night of networking, food & fun and at the same time find out why these students chose to originate their films, on a century old format! The session will be started off with a cocktail reception, screening and a Q&A session with the filmmakers present.
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Acclaimed Singaporean metal band RUDRA premieres groundbreaking music video
Monday 7 December, 8pm
The Substation Theatre
Admission: Pay as you want (to thank Rudra fans for their years of support
Limited seats are available, to reserve seats email tickets@hosaywood.com
WITNESS A HEAVY METAL RE-IMAGINATION OF THE EPIC KURUKSHETRA WAR!
‘Hymns from the Blazing Chariot’ a music video directed by award-winning filmmaker Jacen Tan will premiere at The Substation.
Based on the song’s lyrics and concept, the explosive music video is a re-imagination of the ancient Sanskrit text ‘The Bhagavad Gita’, one of the most important philosophical classics of the world.
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Co-organised by Objectifs: Centre for Photography and Filmmaking
Supported by apbc Offices and Infinite Frameworks
25th – 31st January 2010
Deadline extended till 28 December 2009!
An entire week of short film screenings every night showcasing all Singaporean short films produced in 2009!

Due to the overwhelming response, we are extending the submission
deadline till 28 December 2009!
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