Singapore Standard Time

This is a documentary that explores the ways speed has taken root in Singaporean culture, Driven by an ethos of efficiency and instant gratification, we have taken speed to unique heights, from setting the world record for the world’s fastest SMS text message, to the patented 20-minute facelft. Could this culture of speed that Singaporeans are so accustomed to be a sign of something more?

Cast List:

Crew:

Scriptwriter - Lo Hwei Shan
Director of Photography - Joycelyn Khoo
Second Camera / Gaffer - Lo Hwei Shan
Sound Recordist - Loo Pei Yi
Location Manager / Editor - Joycelyn Khoo
Transportation - Loo Pei Yi, Lo Hwei Shan
Audio Post-production - Billy Tan, Serene Ng
Graphic Designer - Cheryl Lee
Opening Animation - Crashtest Theory
Production Accountants - Lo Hwei Shan, Serene Ng
Publicity - Loo Pei Yi
Production Photographer - Lo Hwei Shan
Interviewers - Serene Ng, Lo Hwei Shan

Keywords:

Landmarks - Singapore Changi Airport Control Tower, Singapore Botanic Garden, Orchard Road, Esplanade
Places - Parks, Hawker centres, Supermarket
Personalities - Dr Wee Yeow Chin, Terry Tan, Bill Chang, Dr Woffles Wu, Ivan Heng
Occupations - Botanist, Aquarium owner, Cosmetic Surgeon
Themes - Time, Instant Gratification, Romance, Beauty Lifestyle, Cultural Imports, Social Engineering
Technology - Microwave oven, Vaccum packaging, Mobile phones SMSes
Food - Instant packaged food, Chicken rice
Animals - Luohan fish, Aquarium pet fish
Events - World Record SMS Competition, Speed Dating
Medical - Non-surgical Facelift, Woffles Facelift