SINdie, a Singapore films-only blog, has featured our DVD release.
“Jacen Tan was the first to define ‘viral video’ among Singapore filmmakers with his internet hit ‘Tak Giu’ back in 2005. With his casual regular-boy sense of humour, ‘Tak Giu’ soon won the hearts of many Singaporeans who were new to local independent films…”
Read the full article here.
Hosaywood DVD has been A Nutshell Reviewed:
“Fans of local short films rejoice, as Jacen Tan of Hosaywood has finally gotten his collection of shorts compiled into a DVD. Probably one of the earliest local filmmakers who had his short film go viral like an epidemic on the Internet before the YouTube days…On KWA GIU: From the pre-kick off happenings outside the stadiums with the selling of fan made merchandise and finger foods, to the vocal support of the Singapore Lions when the game is underway, with half time loo interludes and body refueling from the snack bar, right down to lights off, Jacen and Team captured them all, preserving what would be precious memories of how a single location became the melting pot for Singaporeans from all walks of life, there for the sole mission to support our football team (and having a field day while at it), complete with cheers, jeers, and rocking drum beats.
It’s as much a tribute to the National Stadium, as it is to the Singapore Football (Diehard) Fan.”
Read the full review here.
“More Singaporean flavour than a pot of curry” – 8 Days
“Humorous and relevant takes on our society” – The New Paper
“Hooray, Hosaywood!” – Mypaper
Hosaywood DVD details: Includes 5 exciting short films – Tak Giu (Kick Ball), Zo Peng (Go Army), Zo Gang (Go Work), Zo Hee (Make Movie), and the new 2011 film Kwa Giu (Watch Football).
Special features: Bloopers & bonus footage, Director’s interview, Director’s Notes, Behind-the-scene photos and more!
The DVD is now available at:
1. Kinokuniya
Takashimaya, Orchard Road Singapore
Buy online: https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/8886437300133
2. Objectifs
56A Arab Street, Singapore 199753
Order online here or email [email protected] or call 6293 9782 to get your copy.
3. Books Actually
www.booksactuallyshop.com
Reviews:
1. Read Mypaper’s review here.
2. 8 Day’s review.
3. TimeOut Magazine’s feature.
4. Anutshellreview (Singapore’s #1 Movie review blog) review here.
5. SindieOnly’s feature (Singapore film blog)
6. The Kent Ridge Common’s feature on Hosaywood DVD
Download the Hosaywood DVD Press kit here.
After 16 years, Singapore is returning to the Malaysia Cup in 2012. Meanwhile here’s fans singing the National Anthem at the last ever full-house National Stadium match. Kwa Giu (Watch Football), a documentary tribute to the Singapore National Stadium, will be released in Aug 2011, in the Hosaywood DVD.
Here’s a sneak preview of the Hosaywood DVD cover, artwork by TNP artist Hup. Release date: August 2011. More details TBA!
The 2nd Singapore Short Film Awards happens this week Feb 28 to March 6 2011 at The Substation, Singapore.
An entire week of short film screenings showcasing all Sg shorts made in 2010. Admission by donation, see here for details.
There will also be Singapore’s first film poster exhibition held at the ground floor of Substation!
You may also view the posters online and vote for your fav, including our TAK GIU and KWA GIU posters here.
“I once told a friend I wanted to put up an exhibition of about 100 posters of Singapore films over the last 5 years perhaps. The first thing she said was Singapore got so many films meh?’’
– Jeremy Sing, organiser and founder of SINdieonly
Our Kwa Giu poster is featured in this Today newspaper article, about the upcoming local film poster exhibition, Mise En SIN. View the full pdf article here.
Fly By Night 2010 group photo by Deanna Ng
Had great fun a few weeks back judging Fly By Night 2010, a 2 day filmmaking event. Special thanks to organisers Objectifs and Malay Heritage Centre.