Viddsee and Ministry of Home Affairs invite all youths aged 18 to 34 to submit your film concept on the topic of social cohesion, exploring its significance during peacetime and major crises (e.g. a terror attack).

Showcase your creativity and stand a chance to be one of the three selected winners to develop your story into a compelling short film! Each winner will be supported with a production budget of SGD $20,000, mentored by an experienced filmmaker and guided by Viddsee to bring your concept to life.

Know how to tell a story?

Calling All Youths 

Choose Your Theme

  • Neighbourly Suspicion: Understanding Before Judging

    After witnessing their neighbour being detained by the police under suspicions of radicalisation, local residents are filled with rumours and avoidance. The situation begs the question of the rumour's authenticity, emphasising the importance of understanding someone before forming conclusions.

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  • Unity Amidst Diversity: Strengthening Bonds in Peaceful Times

    A riot abroad ignites tensions among a diverse group of school friends, underscoring the necessity of fostering social cohesion in peaceful times to withstand future challenges, and urging the maintenance of racial and religious harmony through peaceful discussions, regardless of differing opinions.

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  • Community Resilience: Individual Actions Post-Crisis

    Following a terrifying knife attack by a terrorist at a crowded shopping centre, a community member steps up to aid the community's recovery. This act underscores the significant role each person plays in helping their community heal after a terror attack, highlighting the impact of individual actions.

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Meet the Mentors

  • June Cheong

    June is the winner of the 2023 RisingStories International Story Pitch Competition, semi-finalist at Asia TV Forum Scripted Pitch and participant of the Golden Horse Film Academy.

    Her work was screened in the US and Canada, and has taken her to eight international film festivals thus far.

  • Tariq Mansor

    Tariq Mansor, a multifaceted director, showcases meticulous attention to detail across a variety of genres in his extensive portfolio.

    His collaborative approach and infectious enthusiasm for filmmaking have positioned him as a pioneering force in the industry.

  • Jeremy Oh

    As a director, Jeremy has worked on multiple types of videos including corporate, promotional, documentary and animated videos.

    His work has taken him across the globe enabling him to meet people from all walks of life from politicians to movie celebrities.

Submission Criteria

  • Duration

    No longer than 10 minutes

  • Aspect ratio

    16:9

  • TREATMENT

    Narrative or Documentary

  • ELIGIBILITY

    Singapore Citizen / Singapore Permanent Resident between 18 to 34 years old (as of the closing date of submission, 9th June 2024)

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