Please Vote For Me
Is democracy a universal value that suits human nature? Do elections inevitably lead to manipulation? Please Vote for Me is a portrait of a society and a town in through a school, its children and its families.

Wuhan is a city about the size of London located in central China. It is here that director Weijun Chen has conducted an experiment in democracy. A Grade 3 class at Evergreen Primary School has their first encounter with democracy by holding an election to select a Class Monitor. Eight-year-olds compete against each other for the coveted position, abetted and egged on by teachers and doting parents.

Elections in China take place only within the Communist Party, but recently millions of Chinese voted in their version of Pop Idol. The purpose of Weijun Chen's experiment is to determine how democracy would be received if it came to China.

Director: Weijun Chen
Cast: Xiaofei, Cheng Cheng, Luo Lei
Genre: Documentary
Running time: 58 mins
Year: 2007
Country: China
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles


Curated Shorts - SAMP (Social Films made by youth)
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(1) 9ive
The two main protagonists of the show have conflicting characters. Elle (Tania Cheong) a cynical teenager, craves for her parents time and love. Desperate for attention, Elle was tempted to start smoking. When Elle finally realized her errors, it was too late, Austine (Dayna Yin) was no where to be found.

Director: Juliana Chia (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Producer: Shierly Mondianti
Cast: Tania Cheong, Dayna Yin
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 6 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles

(2) Daddy Mommy, I Love You
This short narrative revolves around Wawa, whom unlike her elder sister, was a less-than-average student in school. Due to this, Wawa was constantly physically and emotionally abused by her parents. Frustrated by the unfairness, Wawa vowed to prove her parents wrong.

Director: Jodie (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Cast: Najwa, Zahreen, Azeanti, Nizam, Nazzariyah
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 6 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles

(3) I'm Not Hungry
Nicole, a student leader who's obsessed with being a Size 0, starves herself. When forced to eat after fainting in school, Nicole puked out her food. This story is a reflection of the plight of many female teenagers these days.

Director: Filzah (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Cast: Jocelyn Gay, Claire Tan, Janella Ang, Wai Shuxin, Rin Ellyanie, Mr. Singh
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 7 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles

(4) Phases
An apt adaptation of the harsh truth that teens these days measure their self-worth by the latest smart phones, iPods and branded clothes.

Envious of his Gideon's increasing popularity in school, Alphonses tried to gain popularity by arming himself with material goods. When Gideon confronted Alphonses about his appalling habits, matters got out of hand.

Director: Janine Loi (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Cast: Benjamin Teo, Chew Kai Sheng
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 6 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles

(5) Silent the Silence: Maid Abuse
Silence on domestic helper abuse in Singapore must end. This short film reveals the hideous truth of what happens behind closed doors. Fatimah, an indonesian domestic helper was emotionally and physically abused by her employers. Like many domestic helpers who come from poorer countries, Fatimah felt that she deserved these punishments. Many domestic helpers are unaware of their basic rights and are afraid of reporting to the police, thinking that the police force works for the rich.

Director: Nedra Lim (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Cast: Charlotte Neo, Christine Lim, Bryan Cresswell
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 6 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles

(6) The Little Mum
When Katie got pregnant, the world turned its back on her. Instead of lending her a helping hand and a listening ear, her classmates mocked her. Katie and her boyfriend decided to come clean to their parents, realizing that there was no way two teenagers were going to be able to pull this off without their parents' support. Director paints the painful picture of how a few minutes of folly can affect your future.

Director: Jane Goh (St Anthony Canossian Secondary School)
Cast: Christine Tan, Bryan Yeo
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 6 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: English with English subtitles


(7) Nineteen Twenties
A touching tribute and exploration film expressing the tale of the filmmaker’s relationship with his blind sister. Being an elder brother comes with huge responsibilities. Especially so when your younger sister lacks eyesight. Elgin Ho is his sister's pillar of support and eyes. From this responsibility, he sees a whole new world.

Director: Elgin Ho, National Technological University (NTU)
Cast: Benjamin Goh, Chlow Pua
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 7 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles

(8) Pirate (d) a Musical?
A pirate came to Singapore to find his sacred treasure, good music. Upon his arrival in Singapore, he was welcomed by the friendly immigration officer with a million questions. Dark humor is subtly sprinkled all over this short satirical comedy in this NTU production.

Director: Shaun Koh, National Technological University (NTU)
Cast: Sean Padman
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 4 mins
Country: Singapore
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles

Total Duration: 110 mins