*Production Team*

Helloo dear all!

A short introduction to our production team! =) We have 5 official crew members for this IBP (Industry-Based Project), which constitutes 25 credits for our final semester at FSV.

Here's our inaugural photograph together taken on 3rd September 2008. =)


Top Row: Eugene (Editor), Derrick (Key Audio Engineer), Chin Hwee (Director/Scriptwriter), Jerry (Director of Photography)

Bottom Row: Leslie (Supervising Lecturer), XiuQi (Producer)

Haha we have supporting crew members as well! =) None other than supportive friends of course, who've pledged and signed in blood their loyalty. HAHAHA okay an exaggeration.

Here's LAM YONG JIN! Everyone calls him AH LAM. Being a musical, we would require more help on the audio aspect. Presenting, AH LAM, our AUDIO ENGINEER! He's also our GAFFER. Look at the pic, supporting the light stand and hanging the headphones around his neck. Some multi-tasking there. =)


Then there's UNCLE SOFYAN!!! another coursemate of ours! He's our other SOUND ENGINEER, who has very kindly volunteered his "services" amidst his tight schedule!!!! =)


Ah Lam says that since he holds 2 crew positions, there should be 2 photos of him, so here goes.


That isn't a complete list of our crew members as yet, still in the process of hunting for more. Songwriters, Lyricists, Choreographers, Production Assistants, Still Photographer (probably myself haha!) etc.

Oh yes, just a note. click on the tags on the right bar of the page to navigate your way around this site for the relevant posts.

That's all folks, remember to CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES!!! =)

Cheers,
XiuQi

*..What should I expect at the auditions?..*

Hello dear all!

Foremost, not to worry too much about which role you'll be auditioning for. We will give you proper directions as to what scenarios you could "act out" during the audition, then match you to the possible roles you could be suited for. Just relax, and be yourself. We just want to see you being yourself. =) And probably hear your singing voice or whatsoever talents you'll be glad to share with us (it's definitely optional. Monologues, dances, etcetera)

(1) Prepare a verse of your favourite song! We're not particular with the language, we just want to check out your vocals. =)

(2) A short dance sequence if you'd like.

(3) Just bring yourself, that's the most essential element!

We'd like to maintain an element of surprise for the people going for the audition, see all of your first hand reactions to our questions etc, so we'd like those awaiting their turns to wait outside till you're called. Don't worry, we've prepared drinks for you (in case you get bored and thirsty) =)

If you haven't sent me an email informing me of your time slot or interest in this audition, not to worry! We still welcome you anytime. Just drop by with your friends or family who share the same interest, and drop me (XiuQi) an sms at 97992661 to let me know what time you'll be arriving so that we could make the relevant arrangements.

Till we meet! See you, dear all! Thanks once again for your time and efforts!

Cheers,
XiuQi

*..AUDITION #1: HOW TO GET THERE.*

Helloo dear all!

Thanks for the heartwhelming number of applicants for our casting auditions from 17-18th September 2008 (Wed-Thur). As promised, here's the detailed directions as to how you can get there. (CLICK ON THE MAPS TO POP THEM UP IF THEY'RE TOO TINY)

Map overview of Ngee Ann Polytechnic and its surroundings.



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How to get there by PUBLIC TRANSPORT (MRT and/or BUS):

Buses from Clementi MRT: 154, 184
Buses along Clementi Road: 52, 61, 74, 75, 151, 154, 184

Buses from Dover MRT: 74
(To get to Dover bus stop, turn left after exiting from MRT gates, alight after SIM)

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Map of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's premise. Auditions will be @ LT 73A.


The arrow points to the corresponding block. Enter by the recommended entrance. This entrance would be the one just beside the overhead bridge. Enter that gate and walk along the covered walkway till you reach a zebra crossing. Cross over and you'll see a short flight of stairs leading to LT 73. (Note that auditions would be at LT 73A)

*P/S: by the way, the SPORT COURT as indicated in the map is actually the street soccer court, you wouldn't miss it.

When you turn left, this would probably be what you'll see (if you're at the right place).


Saw the green signboard on the wall? That's the signboard to LT 73 A! =)

If it's too complicated, not to worry. We will be putting up signs guiding you from the entrance to the audition venue, so look out for them! =) Should you still be unable to locate the place, feel free to call XiuQi at 97992661.

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! =)

*..More about this project..*

Helloo world! An update on the status of our project now. We have locked the story at this. =)

Short overview of story
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This short-film musical of the romantic-comedy genre would bring us through the importance of plucking up one's courage and persisting in the fight for one's dreams. It speaks of how an introverted supermarket worker (Ah Mann), who has fallen in love with a female regular patron (Jamie), has one last night to profess his love for her just before the supermarket closes down.

A very strong obstacle he has to overcome would be his competitive rival at love and at work, Ah Lok. Ah Mann realizes that in order to defeat Ah Lok and to win over the love of his life, he has to first step out of his hermit shell. Together as one, the quirky supermarket workers come together as they wreck their brains to help Ah Mann succeed in this game of love.

The bashful Ah Mann has a song in his heart that he can never seem to complete. The closely-knit supermarket staff come together in one accord to help him in the completion of this song--However, it is Jamie who holds the key to the song's finale.

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Duration of project: 21 weeks

Entire workflow: Officially from 15th SEPT 2008 to 6th FEB 2009.

Filming stipulated to take place some time between Nov 13th-26th 2008. To be confirmed again.

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We're actively seeking varying casts for this short film musical. Regardless of gender, age, religion, race! Especially if you enjoy singing, dancing & acting, we sincerely welcome you to come down for our audition from 17-18th September 2008. If you're unable to make it on these days, contact us anyway and we'll come up with an arrangement somehow.

Take a look at our list of required casts (under pictures below) and feel free to drop our producer, XiuQi, an email if you have any queries! Also, interested parties can send us a copy of your resume. If you don't have one (because you're just starting out) it's okay! Just attach some photographs of yourself and a short write-up to let us know more about you.

Thanks, do check back now & then for updates! =)

Cheerios,
XiuQi

*..First Auditions..*

Hello all! This is our casting call which all of you will see on the streets of Singapore (we'll be distributing it all over the island! haha!). We are happy to invite everybody who is interested to come. Please take a look at our casting call (pop the picture up), and do help to spread the word too.


NOTE: Interested parties, please email your resume to our producer, xiuqi at storeboughtlove@gmail.com. Not to worry if it's your first time acting and you don't have much of a resume. Just attach several photographs of yourself and a simple write-up to let us know more about yourself.

We'll contact all of you and keep you informed of further details nearing the date of auditions.

Thanks alot and stay tuned for more information with regards to our film! Remember, we welcome ALL APPLICATIONS as this is an open casting! Feel free to drop our producer an email so we'll know who to expect and we'll definitely get back to you as soon as we can! =)

Cheers,
Soh Chin Hwee (Director)