Short Films from Temasek Polytechnic School of Design

Discover a collection of short films by graduating students from Temasek Polytechnic School of Design. These stories, crafted with passion and creativity, offer fresh perspectives and heartfelt narratives that resonate with audiences.

6.45pm

Impianku (My Dream)

Genre: Drama, Sports, Coming of Age
Duration: 15min 40 seconds
Language: Malay and English (with English subtitles)
Ratings: PG

Malik, a passionate but struggling young racer, dreams of making it big in the competitive world of sim racing. When he qualifies for a prestigious race, he is paired with Hussein, a no-nonsense former racer with a mysterious past, who pushes him beyond his limits. Juggling grueling training, financial struggles, and personal loss, Malik begins to crack under the pressure. Just as he’s about to give up, unexpected allies remind him why he started, forcing him to make a choice.

Nyonya Jo

Genre: Drama, Family
Duration: 16 min
Language: English (with English subtitles)
Ratings: PG

Josephine clings to her crumbling home, believing it holds the last pieces of her late husband’s memory. When her estranged son returns for one final People’s Day dinner, old wounds resurface, forcing the mother-son duo to confront their grief and set aside their differences. But can they do so before both their home and relationship fall apart?

7.45pm

Willow

Genre: Drama, Family
Duration: 15 min
Language: Mandarin (with English subtitles)
Ratings: PG

When an award-winning, middle-aged English language writer, Liu Guang, is offered a big career opportunity that requires him to write in his mother tongue, he is forced to reconnect back with his roots, leading him to confront his strained relationship with his non-verbal mother.

Pahlawan Singa

Genre: Family Drama
Duration: 15 min 30 seconds
Language: Malay and English (with English subtitles)

Pahlawan Singa follows the journey of Hana, a Malay girl who defies her traditional parents’ wishes and joins lion dance. Despite facing opposition from peers, she remains steadfast in her pursuit of passion. Until her secret is accidentally revealed. Through her struggles to reconcile with her parents, she discovers the importance of staying true to oneself and bridging the gap between tradition and passion.