In the Making
Direction/ Camera/ Edit/ Colour
Synopsis
In the Making, is a short profile on a local craftsman that celebrates the values behind his dedication. Uncle Jimmy mends a steel flask, an artefact commonly used in local kopitiams (coffee shops) to make coffee and tea. His skills and dedication to the craft sheds a new light on this seemingly simple and humble object that is an icon of our everyday Singapore.
Specs
Singapore, 2016, 03:41, Colour, Stereo
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Credits
Special Thanks to Uncle Jimmy Chin :)
Camera - Nicole Chai
Artwork - Kang Yong Ling
Original Music - Pearl Yim
Commissioned by Honoursg
In partnership with Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Special Thanks to Chop Wah Hin Sheet Metal Works,
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