In addition to our workshops and talks, Objectifs also offers arts and events consulting services.
With a team that is experienced in photography and film programming and festival/events management, we have curated exhibitions and screenings and managed photography and film-related projects for many different organizations in Singapore.
Some of our recent projects include:
- SGFilm Channel (2013):Managing and curating an online YouTube channel for the Singapore Film Commission/Media Development Authority, featuring award-winning Singaporean short films to an international audience.
- ciNE65 Short Film Competition (2013): Film consultant and manager for the annual short film competition for NEXUS (Ministry of Defence) in 2013.
- Utter 2013 (2013): Managed and curated for Utter, a pre-festival event for the Singapore Writers Festivalin a commissioning and showcase of new local films inspired and adapted from Singapore literature.
- What’s Your Transport Story? (2013): Managing a film mentorship programme for the Land Transport Authority, targeted at secondary school to tertiary level students, to create short films about graciousness on public transport.
- Being Together… Again (2013): Managed workshops, photo competition, a travelling exhibition and talks, co-presented with the National Museum of Singapore. The exhibition travelled to 11 schools around Singapore.
- I Can Be Photography Project (2013): Managed workshop and exhibition of works by 30 students from East View Secondary School as part of the Singapore Heritage Festival for the National Heritage Board.
- Singapore Short Film Awards (2010-2014): Launched and managed the independent awards dedicated to local short filmmakers, presented by The Substation and co-organised by Objectifs.
- ScreenSingapore, Business Matching (2011-2013): Organised business matching networking sessions for international filmmakers and producers during the Screen Singapore, hosted by the Media Development Authority.
- Hi-Story, My Story Filmmaking Competition (2012-2013): Conducted film workshop series for National Museum of Singapore, judging of film competition, developed and created behind-the-scenes video.
- Celebrating LIFE in the Heartlands (2013): Managed a photography competition and outreach activities for the Housing & Development Board, receiving nearly 4,000 entries.
- Picture My World (2012-2013): Organised for Institute of Mental Health, a photo-therapy project culminating in an online showcase and five exhibitions around Singapore.
- Dance/Film (2010-2012): Objectifs curated and managed the film programme for the Singapore Arts Festival. Included screenings, masterclasses by overseas filmmakers and film forums.
- Esplanade Exhibitions (2012): Co-curated and managed three exhibitions for The Esplanade in the Jendela Gallery and Tunnel, including Our Places, Our Stories, a photography exhibition and film installation featuring 14 local visual artists.
- Midnight Screaming (2012): Managed a 3-day horror film fest for the National Library (Central Library), showcasing feature and short Asian films accompanied by a visual arts installation to encourage the public to contribute their ghost stories.
- Life Before Death Campaign (2012): Managed and handled local and international press efforts for the documentary film Life Before Death, in conjunction with a campaign by Lien Foundation that raises awareness on palliative care.
- Through Asian Eyes Online Photographer Showcase (2011-12): Curated an online showcase of Asian photographers and their works and inspirations, for Nikon Asia (http://asianeyes.nikon-asia.com/). The showcase also included specially commissioned work by filmmakers using Nikon cameras.
- Life in Action Photo Competition & Guided Tours (2011): Managed photography competition and guided photography tours for the Abbas, 45 Years in Photography exhibition for the National Museum of Singapore.
- Picnic Under The Stars (2010): Curated and managed programme for Singapore Arts Festival 2011 arts outreach at the site of the old National Theatre.
- iLight Marina Bay Photo Competition (2010): Managed the photography competition for Smart Light Singapore/Urban Redevelopment Authority, the first sustainable lighting installation on the Singapore waterfront.
- 60s in Five Film Project (2010): Collaborated with the National Museum of Singapore to develop and manage a series of outreach programmes for the Singapore 1960 exhibition.
- The Great Gatsby Video Challenge (2010): Managed and marketed video competition for the Singapore Arts Festival, including competition management, installation/exhibition of works and awards ceremony.
- Australian Film Focus (2010): Managed the annual Australian Film Focus, including scheduling of film programme, publicity and press relations, marketing, ticketing and opening night reception.
- Arts Weekend at Malay Heritage Centre (2010): We programmed and managed a weekend of fun-filled activities for the Malay Heritage Centre, including a Lomography exhibition, outdoor film screenings and concerts by up-and-coming music sensation Sleeq and Rosli Mansor.
- Month of Photography Asia (2008-2010): Curated and managed several exhibitions in the annualMOPAsia since 2008, including Deanna Ng’s Life Before Death: Journeys and Wei Leng Tay’s Slow Cool Breezes solo exhibitions, Out of focus presenting works by emerging photographers and Inside Outpresenting works by migrant workers. The festival has featured high profile international photographers like Steve McCurry, Martin Parr and Henri-Cartier Bresson.
- Digital Film Fiesta (2007-2010): Targeted at emerging and professional filmmakers, Objectifs has organised the Panasonic DFF for 3 years. Workscope included conceptualising and promoting the event, managing the competition and mentorship process and organising the awards ceremony. The event was co-branded with the Media Development Authority for the first 2 years.
- Fly By Night Video Challenge (Annually in Nov): Objectifs has co-organised this event for 7 years and work with different external art spaces each year, such as the National Museum, Theatreworks, LASALLE College of the Arts, FilmGarde and Malay Heritage Centre, to nurture the budding film community.
- Singapore 2034 (2009): On behalf of NEXUS (Ministry of Defence), Objectifs spearheaded a film campaign commemorating 25 years of Total Defence, working closely with selected schools and professional filmmakers to develop commissioned videos.
- Digital Homelands (2008): Managed nationwide project for the National Museum of Singapore, which invited people to share their video stories of Singapore. Objectifs also ran a series of workshops for NMS and created a dedicated website to garner more interest.
Apart from the above offerings, we can also customise workshops or talks based on the needs of your staff or members. For more information, please contact us at 6293 9782 or email info@objectifs.com.sg.