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Film Together-Smart Phone Filmmaking
Competition
Smartphones have democratised the art of
filmmaking. It is an intelligent tool to inspire the
next generation to share their compelling stories
confidently and conveniently. Moreover, stories have
always been an effective way to create awareness
about issues and aspirations.

The NYAA, the High Commission of Canada and Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Film Together Smart
Ewing Communications launched Singapore’s first- Phone Filmmaking Competition 2021.
of-its-kind Smartphone Filmmaking Competition for
young people on the theme “Diversity and Inclusion
2021” in February 2021. More than 100 entries were
received from secondary schools, junior colleges, ITE,
polytechnics and universities.

The judges selected ten shortlisted films for the
Best Overall Film, Best Use of the Theme and Most
Creative Entry and four Honourable Mentions. The
Best Overall Film Race to Inclusion” was won by ITE
College Central. Thes Best Use of Theme’ Find’ was Press interview with the Film Together Smart Phone
Filmmaking Competition winners 2021.
won by CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh), and the Most
Creative Entry ‘In My Control’ was won by ITE College
East. Four Honourable Mentions winners were
‘Fursona’ from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, ‘Singapore is
Me’ from ITE College East and ‘My Class 2N8’ from
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) and ‘Heart of Inclusion’
by St. Joseph’s Institution.

The prizes were presented by H.E. Lynn McDonald,
High Commissioner of Canada to Singapore, on 29
April 2021 at the ITE College Central auditorium.

Spring on Earth
The annual Lunar New Year Gala Concert, “Spring on
Earth”, organised by Huaxia Cultural Hub, was graced
by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community
and Youth, and attended by H.E. Hong Xiaoyong,
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in
January 2021.
NYAA GAHA at the Spring on Earth Concert with Mr Edwin
Knowing the culture is vital for the young people as Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth.
it has the power to transform societies, strengthen
local communities and forge a sense of identity for
people of all ages. Moreover, as a national youth
organisation, culture plays a vital role in promoting
sustainable social and economic development for
future generations.

NYAA Gold Award Holders’ Alumni members are
grateful to Huaxia Cultural Hub for its partnership.

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