In a first-time collaboration between SAFRA and Temasek Polytechnic, final year students from the School of Design, Diploma in Digital Film and Television, produced two short films reflecting how National Service is deeply rooted in the lives of every Singaporean son and the acts of support and appreciation by the community for their service. Students had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to SAFRA and receive funding support for the production of the short films as part of their final year project.

Both short films take audiences on an emotive journey that also presents a slice of life as characters navigate various work, health and financial challenges.

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FILM SYNOPSIS

MELT

Duration: 16:17 min Genre: Drama, Coming of Age Language: English and Mandarin (with English subtitles Created by: Sharlize Poon Shu Yu (Producer) Ondrei James Dass (Director) Jayden Lim Jie-En (Assistant Director) Caleb Lim Kai Le (Director of Photography & Colourist) Neo Jun Bin (Editor) Caitlin Wong Huiwen (Set Decorator) Chai Yu Xin (Production Designer) Khairi Haziq Bin Jasmin (Sound Recordist & Audio Post) Mentored by: Joshua Lim (Course Chair) Ann Meng Ong (Adjunct Lecturer) Kannan Vijakumar (Programme Coordinator) Synopsis Wen Jie, a disinterested teenager, resents his father, a humble ice cream cart vendor who insists on giving discounts to national servicemen although he doesn’t earn much. When his father falls ill, Wen Jie, desperate to raise money for his father’s treatment and to make ends meet, secretly takes over the cart to sell ice cream, struggling to do so. Just as he begins to lose hope, a group of national servicemen who are regular customers of his father, step in to help in ways he never expected. Wen Jie managed to make more money with their support and by not offering any discounts to national servicemen. When his father finds out, he is disappointed with Wen Jie but begins to realise how the situation has affected his son. He shares the real reason for his deep appreciation for national servicemen, changing Wen Jie’s view of his father and inspiring Wen Jie to continue their shared legacy. Melt offers a meaningful reminder that national servicemen serve to keep their loved ones and Singaporeans safe, and every act of support by the community, both big and small, can help to make national servicemen feel appreciated for their sacrifices.

LOVE NEVER FORGETS

Duration: 16:02 min Genre: Drama, Romance Language: Mandarin (with English and Mandarin subtitles Created by: Zoe Anastasia Chan Huey (Producer) Loh Xiang Lin (Writer, Director) Wang Xin Flora (Assistant Director) Tan Hsing Hwee Veron (Director of Photography, Colourist) Carmen Loo Kai Voon (Editor, Audio Post Editor) Jarel Lim Jay Ee (Set Decorator, Camera Assistant) Shum Tsz Ching (Production Designer) Ritesh Pathak (Sound Recordist & Designer) Mentored by: Joshua Lim (Course Chair) Rand Ang (Lecturer) Kannan Vijakumar (Programme Coordinator) Synopsis While his parents are away, Ah Boy cares for his grandmother, whose memory is fading. When she sees him in uniform preparing for In-Camp Training, she mistakes him for her late husband, Ah Chen. The past resurfaces, as memories of how she used to lovingly care for Ah Chen, such as helping to iron his uniform and preparing his favourite dishes before he goes for reservist, echo in the present. Stepping into his grandfather’s shoes, Ah Boy helps preserve her fading memories, while friends also offer to support the family when National Service duties call. Through moments of confusion and tenderness, their bond deepens, honouring a legacy of duty, service to the nation, and enduring family love across generations. Love Never Forgets offers a meaningful reminder that generations of national servicemen have selflessly served with dedication to safeguard Singapore’s peace and security, while it pays tribute to the countless families, friends and employers who have stood by them so that they could answer the call of duty with peace of mind.

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