CheckOUT! Singapore 2011

CheckOUT! Singapore

April 2011 -

Television, Creative Direction, Production

A bi-weekly installment on the oft-overlooked activities of different arts and social communities in Singapore.

CheckOUT! Singapore 2011

A bi-weekly installment on the oft-overlooked activities of Singaporean arts and visual communities on SinemaTV.
Describing their music as "a fun genre, easy listening and radio friendly", The Rejeks, has a mission that is to bring the good old local classic like 'The Quest' back in Singapore.

In the final episode of CheckOUT! Singapore in 2011, this rock and roll trio gives a local flavor to a X'mas classic in their rendition of "Jingle Bells", wishing you a very merry christmas this year!
In the third installment of CheckOUT!'s year end Xmas special, we talk to punk rock band The Dirt Radicals, that consists of members - Mas Kimura: Vox & Guitar, Matt Cooper: Drums & Vox, Sam Cooper: Bass & Vox.

The 3-piece Pop-Punk band rose from "their previous brainchild Pug Jelly" to continue on their musical journey, never giving up on what may seem a "dying industry".

"We wanted to start a band, as friends and just have fun with it. Being in the music industry got too serious, so we wanted to take it back a notch and just be friends playing in a band, having fun!" says Vocalist/Bassist, Sam Cooper.
Riot !n Magenta is the synth pop project of soulful singer/songwriter Eugenia Yip and keyboardist/producer Hayashida Ken.

Introduced by a mutual friend, they started working together in 2011 drawing influences from Joss Stone to Depeche Mode.Set to the pulse of Drum Machines and Giorgio Moroder's Inspired arpeggiators, the true star of the show is the vocals of Eugenia.
In the first episode of our four part Christmas special for CheckOUT! Singapore-

Nicholas Chim is a singer-songwriter from Singapore who has been performing with his guitar, since 1999. Having played to regional audiences in countries such as Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia -- both solo and with backing musicians -- Nicholas' brand of indie folk music has proven to be heartfelt, contemporary and inspiring all at once.

More of Nic's music @ http://nicholaschim.bandcamp.com/
Local based model, beauty queen, DJ, recently appointed HTC celebrity ambassador and resident DJ of new club Avalon, Nicole has travelled the world and looks to expand horizons onto international markets such as China, Europe and America.

But before that, she spends a little quality time with our host, Charmaine, and shows us what the true Nicole Chen is all about.

" I want to move crowds and I want to do that through my music." - Nicole Chen Lin
"Pixiekrane.com is about fashion, art & culture in Singapore; where 2 street-savvy kitties, Alexa & Sarah, share their creative vision. We also feature up-and-coming folks involved in art & design/visuals/spaces that inspire. All to the beat of good music." - (Pixiekrane.com)
Sinema TV speaks to Yuki (a professional belly dancer and founder of Bellydance Discovery), who describes to us the art of belly dancing and her passion for it.
With the new shopping malls and international brands flooding our streets today, what will become of the traditional little shops that we grew up with?

Have you taken a look at your neighbourhood? What is under your block?
This episode checks out one of the finest female DJs in our hood, Debbie Chia. A copywriter by day and DJ by night, Debbie is also running an annual DJ boot camp for girls and Singapore's official after-hours party - Midnight Shift. Let's hear what she has to say about her multiple passions in life.
Back for the first time in 2011, Singapore's official after-hours party returns with an international collaboration party celebrating symbiosis and synergy.

A spirited entity grounded in sound, Midnight Shift is an events and label uprising bringing the novice and the seasoned together in production and performance on a global stage.
R16 is a dance off with dancers from 16 countries. Check out our very own female popper, Rachel Lee, who won R16 Singapore (popping) and got to represent in R16 Korea.
Who speaks five languages, entertains in nine and still makes sure you are never late for work?

Uniquely Singaporean! Watch to find out!
MICappella is not just an a cappella group but they are also a true vocal band that has carved a name for themselves on local shores and beyond. The band consists of six members namely Lee Ein Ein (Soprano), Juni Go (Tenor), Calin Wong (Alto), Eugene Yip (Baritone), Peter Huang (Vocal percussionist) and Ng Wei Jin (Bass).

In this episode, we take a sneak peak into their preparation for their 2nd EP, set to be released at the same time as their concert, which is taking place at the Esplanade Recital Studio, on 15 July 2011.
Red Numbers is a Mandarin language dark comedy that follows an underdog's fight against destiny, as he races against a hodgepodge of friends and foes, to uncover the winning lottery number that can bring him unimaginable riches. He learns along the way, the path to true happiness.

For this part of the episode, our host Charmaine gets personal with the star studded cast that includes Sugi Phua, Henry Thia, Hong Huifang, Kanny Theng, Edmund Chen etc.
Red Numbers is a Mandarin language dark comedy that follows an underdog's fight against destiny, as he races against a hodgepodge of friends and foes, to uncover the winning lottery number that can bring him unimaginable riches. He learns along the way, the path to true happiness.

For part 2 of this episode, we interviewed Dominic, 21-year-old producer Alvin Soe and producer/writer Koh Teng Liang, who share with us their funniest, proudest and spooky moments in the production. Having studied filmmaking in America, he decided to step down from the SAF to pursue his ultimate passion -- Filmmaking.
In this episode, we interviewed singer-songwriter Tay Ke Wei as she shared with us her insecurity and great moments in her career.
In this episode, we see a fierce battle beween Antz/Eeshaun and Sheryo/Zero at Old School. Antz & Eeshaun's piece on Singapore General Elections 2011 was declared the winner for FACE OFF (April).
OIC Portrait Day is about artists having fun and experimenting with new ways to capture an interesting image and making new friends. Anyone can volunteer to have their portraits drawn (or as OIC calls, "sitters/models/posers), and artists will have 20 minutes to draw each portrait. The drawings will be available for sale for $10 each, and all proceedings will go to the artist.

OIC is based in Singapore and was founded by Mindflyer, Fleecircus and Drewscape in 2006. It is a platform for professional illustrators in Singapore to connect, collaborate, share ideas, get feedback for their work, exchange news and inspire each other.
In this episode, Inch Chua shares with us the reason why she's staying in Singapore for her singing career and her ideal country to launch her singing career.
The first ever street artist tournament in Singapore where artists battle with markers on a 2.5m by 2.5m canvas to create the most stunning graffiti in 90 minutes.
Face Off! A street artist tournament.

Local artists draw what is "Hope" and "Peace".

The Underground Stage: On fashion.

The Underground Stage (TUS) Singapore is a seasonal docu-series where we show insights into Singapore's arts, creative, production and media & publishing industries.

Film, Cinematography, Production

2011
Dying traditions: Neighborhood shops

A look into a neighbourhood (Khatib) in Singapore.

Creative Direction, Directing, Production

2011
Nixon Art Mosh SG

The Nixon Art Mosh is a one stop show featuring some of the finest underground artists operating in Singapore. This informal showcase is a global travelling art installation which features original work from Nixon artists, as well as a showcase of local artwork. The Art Mosh is also a way to give back ...to the community and thank collaborators and supporters so far.

Cinematography, Production, Video Arts

2010/ 2011
ciNE65 2011: A national short film competition

My scene. Our Singapore.

A series of shorts as promo filmlets for ciNE65, a short film competition, that aims to find out what budding filmmakers love about Singapore.

Directing, Film, Production

July 2011.
Lacoste L.12.12

LACOSTE IN MOTION is a project where 12 of Singapore's leading digital storytellers were given complete creative freedom, to experiment and explore the art form, and create individual interpretations based on the DNA and heritage of the L.12.12 polo shirt.

Cinematography, Video Arts, Production

2011
TV ADs

Broadcast commercial and corporate projects.

Directing, Creative Direction, Production

2010/ 2011.
Art Stage SG 2011

Arts in Singapore - a videomaker's videos.

Video Arts, Creative Direction, Production

ad-hoc basis.
The Street Times: A Singaporean Life.

The Street Times: A Singaporean life, is a bi-weekly program that explores topics in hope to bridge the gap between the young and old and to understand the differences that shape our society today.

Television, Creative Direction, Production

July 2011 -
SINEMA TV SG

Content that matters.

Creative Direction, Production, Television

April 2011 -
MAGIC: Out of the Ordinary

M for Magic Singapore is back with Season 02 presented by Lumix G and shot entirely with the Lumix GH2 cameras. In the latest season; "Out of the Ordinary", we follow 12 magicians, with over 20 new acts, into the heartlands of Singapore as they perform brand new sets of magic to everyday folks like you and I.

Magic, Production, Television

2012
MAGIC: The Street Apprentice

M for Magic Season One starts off with a bang as we see 14 young magicians go on the streets of Orchard Road to show off their stunts and magic!

A Sinema TV production along with the great help of 10 artistes from FLY Entertainment and Concept:Magic, hosted by JC Sum and Magic Babe Ning.

Television, Production, Creative Direction

April 2011.
VIDEO OPENING TITLES

Creative openers for programs on The Straits Times Razor TV.

Creative Direction, Motion Graphics, Video Arts

August 2008 to July 2010.
RAZOR TV SG

The Straits Times Razor TV - online news and entertainment portal of the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH).

Creative Direction, Video Arts, Production

August 2008 to July 2010.
Trailers & interstitials

Broadcast trailers and interstitials for Mediacorp Ch5.

Screenwriting, Television, Editing

2007.