Image Makers: Darren Soh by Chai Yee Wei / 8 min / G
Stories That Matter features documentaries, essays and narratives that look into the societal and cultural aspects of our world. Sometimes critical, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, sometimes heartbreaking – these stories may be personal, but the themes and impact are often universal.
In this series of screenings and post-screening discussions, these frank yet thought-provoking shorts and feature films help to create an awareness and understanding to issues surrounding us. Objectifs will also be working with Ed Kashi, Sim Chi Yin and Jessica Dimmock, three photographers from the internationally renowned VII Photo Agency, in a line-up of documentary photography workshops that will explore social issues and personal photo essays.
Talks
5 March: THE MANUFACTURED RIFT BETWEEN ART AND JOURNALISM
A public lecture by VII president & photographer Ed Kashi, in conversation with VII photographer Sim Chi Yin
730pm – 9pm / Chapel Gallery, Objectifs
12 March: MAKING DOCUMENTARIES
A seminar about documentary making with Katsumi Sakaguchi, one of Japan’s most talented filmmakers.
11am – 1pm / Workshop Space, Objectifs
Image credit: Ed Kashi VII
Specialty Workshops by VII Photographers
5 – 7 March: NEAR AND FAR BY ED KASHI
3 sessions / 9 hours per session
8 March: SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY – STRATEGIES AND ADVOCACY BY SIM CHI YIN
Full day session / 9am – 6pm
9 – 11 March: MOTION AND DOCUMENTARY BY JESSICA DIMMOCK
3 sessions / 9 hours per session
Stories That Matter – Screenings
From environmental crises to personal stories, this lineup of documentary and fiction films gives insight into the meta and micro narratives that impact our lives. Featuring an international selection of short and feature films from countries such as Iran, The Philippines, the United States and Singapore.
Screenings are free but pre-registration is required via Peatix: http://storiesthatmatter.peatix.com
8 – 12 March 2016, 7.30pm, Admission: Entry by Donation
Pre-register via: http://screeningsvii.peatix.com
More info here: http://www.objectifs.com.sg/storiesthatmatter2016/
