AISHAH ABU BAKAR
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Wesley Leon Aroozoo
As a filmmaker, I had the lovely opportunity to work and collaborate with Aishah when she was the inspiring and passionate Program Manager at The Substation and The Singapore International Film Festival. Aishah is always there to support, listen and lend a helping hand. With her wealth of experience with both local, Asian and international cinema, Aishah has programmed easily some of the best selections to come out from The Substation and SGIFF. Her film programs pushes boundaries and keenly talent scouts new and exciting talent in the filmmaking scene. Aside from programming, Aishah is also a prominent figure in the Singapore film scene, effortlessly keeping strong relationships with filmmakers and media partners. I am fortunate to know Aishah as not only a fantastic Program Manager, but as a friend whom I can count on. I look forward to hearing more of the new journey ahead for her and can assure the next organisation that she comes on board to, that they have a hardworking, passionate and talented amazing person ready and set to bring new heights and depth to the organisation.
Alfonse Chiu
Deeply knowledgeable about both the regional (Southeast Asian) and global film landscapes at large, Aishah is a multi-talented cultural professional whose work spans diverse forms, from project administration to curation and writing, particularly of cinema and moving image/ time-based media. A warm and vivacious individual who carries with her a certain generosity of spirit and empathy, Aishah is always a genuine pleasure to work with whenever our paths have crossed, in fora such as the Singapore International Film Festival, the largest and most decorated in the city-state, and The Substation, Singapore's first independent arts centre.
Wesley Leon Aroozoo
As a filmmaker, I had the lovely opportunity to work and collaborate with Aishah when she was the inspiring and passionate Program Manager at The Substation and The Singapore International Film Festival. Aishah is always there to support, listen and lend a helping hand. With her wealth of experience with both local, Asian and international cinema, Aishah has programmed easily some of the best selections to come out from The Substation and SGIFF. Her film programs pushes boundaries and keenly talent scouts new and exciting talent in the filmmaking scene. Aside from programming, Aishah is also a prominent figure in the Singapore film scene, effortlessly keeping strong relationships with filmmakers and media partners. I am fortunate to know Aishah as not only a fantastic Program Manager, but as a friend whom I can count on. I look forward to hearing more of the new journey ahead for her and can assure the next organisation that she comes on board to, that they have a hardworking, passionate and talented amazing person ready and set to bring new heights and depth to the organisation.
Alfonse Chiu
Deeply knowledgeable about both the regional (Southeast Asian) and global film landscapes at large, Aishah is a multi-talented cultural professional whose work spans diverse forms, from project administration to curation and writing, particularly of cinema and moving image/ time-based media. A warm and vivacious individual who carries with her a certain generosity of spirit and empathy, Aishah is always a genuine pleasure to work with whenever our paths have crossed, in fora such as the Singapore International Film Festival, the largest and most decorated in the city-state, and The Substation, Singapore's first independent arts centre.
Wesley Leon Aroozoo
As a filmmaker, I had the lovely opportunity to work and collaborate with Aishah when she was the inspiring and passionate Program Manager at The Substation and The Singapore International Film Festival. Aishah is always there to support, listen and lend a helping hand. With her wealth of experience with both local, Asian and international cinema, Aishah has programmed easily some of the best selections to come out from The Substation and SGIFF. Her film programs pushes boundaries and keenly talent scouts new and exciting talent in the filmmaking scene. Aside from programming, Aishah is also a prominent figure in the Singapore film scene, effortlessly keeping strong relationships with filmmakers and media partners. I am fortunate to know Aishah as not only a fantastic Program Manager, but as a friend whom I can count on. I look forward to hearing more of the new journey ahead for her and can assure the next organisation that she comes on board to, that they have a hardworking, passionate and talented amazing person ready and set to bring new heights and depth to the organisation.
Alfonse Chiu
Deeply knowledgeable about both the regional (Southeast Asian) and global film landscapes at large, Aishah is a multi-talented cultural professional whose work spans diverse forms, from project administration to curation and writing, particularly of cinema and moving image/ time-based media. A warm and vivacious individual who carries with her a certain generosity of spirit and empathy, Aishah is always a genuine pleasure to work with whenever our paths have crossed, in fora such as the Singapore International Film Festival, the largest and most decorated in the city-state, and The Substation, Singapore's first independent arts centre.
Wesley Leon Aroozoo
As a filmmaker, I had the lovely opportunity to work and collaborate with Aishah when she was the inspiring and passionate Program Manager at The Substation and The Singapore International Film Festival. Aishah is always there to support, listen and lend a helping hand. With her wealth of experience with both local, Asian and international cinema, Aishah has programmed easily some of the best selections to come out from The Substation and SGIFF. Her film programs pushes boundaries and keenly talent scouts new and exciting talent in the filmmaking scene. Aside from programming, Aishah is also a prominent figure in the Singapore film scene, effortlessly keeping strong relationships with filmmakers and media partners. I am fortunate to know Aishah as not only a fantastic Program Manager, but as a friend whom I can count on. I look forward to hearing more of the new journey ahead for her and can assure the next organisation that she comes on board to, that they have a hardworking, passionate and talented amazing person ready and set to bring new heights and depth to the organisation.
Alfonse Chiu
Deeply knowledgeable about both the regional (Southeast Asian) and global film landscapes at large, Aishah is a multi-talented cultural professional whose work spans diverse forms, from project administration to curation and writing, particularly of cinema and moving image/ time-based media. A warm and vivacious individual who carries with her a certain generosity of spirit and empathy, Aishah is always a genuine pleasure to work with whenever our paths have crossed, in fora such as the Singapore International Film Festival, the largest and most decorated in the city-state, and The Substation, Singapore's first independent arts centre.
Experience
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Singapore International Film Festival
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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2019 - Present
- Synopsis Writer for the Festival Guide - Synopsis Writer for the Festival Guide
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Yatta Workshop
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Singapore
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Manager
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2018 - Present
- Assisting team in research, planning and execution of content strategies including for National Youth Council, Manulife Singapore, Clarke Quay, Montblanc and Royal Caribbean International - Research and preparation of pitch decks - Attend to and engage with followers on Royal Caribbean International's Facebook page - Assisting team in research, planning and execution of content strategies including for National Youth Council, Manulife Singapore, Clarke Quay, Montblanc and Royal Caribbean International - Research and preparation of pitch decks - Attend to and engage with followers on Royal Caribbean International's Facebook page
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Freelance
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Singapore
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Film Critic
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2015 - Present
- Part of the pre-selection jury for the National Youth Film Awards 2020 - External Film Reviewer for the Singapore International Film Festival 2019 - Part of the selection panel for Asian Film Archive's Singapore Shorts 2019 - Part of the judging panel for ciNE65, a short film competition by NEXUS - Singapore's Motion Picture Ambassador for Luang Prabang Film Festival (2015 - 2019) - Part of the pre-selection jury for the National Youth Film Awards 2020 - External Film Reviewer for the Singapore International Film Festival 2019 - Part of the selection panel for Asian Film Archive's Singapore Shorts 2019 - Part of the judging panel for ciNE65, a short film competition by NEXUS - Singapore's Motion Picture Ambassador for Luang Prabang Film Festival (2015 - 2019)
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Singapore International Film Festival
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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2015 - 2018
- Assist in the development of the feature film programming strategy, as directed by the Festival Director. - Research and source for upcoming & new feature films and documentaries with emphasis on Asian films, for screenings and competition, including liaising with filmmakers to request for film screeners. - Assist to manage festival submissions and film submissions’ database(s). - Assist in the scheduling of films, including fringe, general public and jury screenings, working closely together with the Programme Manager and Festival Director. - Compiling marketing materials for selected films. - Co-manage all matters relating to film traffic for the festival, including timely coordination of film prints to and fro. - Correspondences between the festival and distributors/filmmakers to secure films and related materials and extend invitations of participations where necessary. - Co-manage the film classification process and film submissions to MDA. - Liaise and work closely with festival screening venues, regarding screening requirements & formats, checking of all prints, and to ensure timely screenings of all festival films. - Develop the content, as well as plan and manage masterclasses held during the festival. Show less
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The Substation Ltd
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Retail Art Supplies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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2009 - 2014
1) First Take - Programmer and mediator for monthly Singapore shorts screening showcase, focusing on first time filmmakers’ works 2) Singapore Short Film Awards - Part of the organizing committee together with co-organizing partner, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film - Worked with SINdie, online blog that focuses on Singapore films, to organize the first Singapore film poster exhibition - Co-organize fringe screening events with the National University of Singapore - Organized awards night for filmmakers, film and media industry professionals, celebratory and networking night for the film community 3) Experimental Film Forum - Programmer for the Experimental Film Forum, focusing on experimental short films from Singapore and other parts of the world 4) Singapore Indie Doc Fest - Programmer for the Singapore Indie Doc Fest, focusing on short documentaries from Singapore and other parts of the world Show less
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Singapore International Film Festival
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Film Traffic Coordinator
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2008 - 2009
- Ensure film prints arrive from other festivals, and leave for other festivals safely and on time - Assist in organizing the Silver Screen Awards, a competition which encourages advances in Asian filmmaking standards - Ensure film prints arrive from other festivals, and leave for other festivals safely and on time - Assist in organizing the Silver Screen Awards, a competition which encourages advances in Asian filmmaking standards
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Coordinating assistant
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2008 - 2008
- Coordinator for presentations at The Salon, National Museum of Singapore - Assist with daily administration duties at ISEA2008 secretariat - Coordinator for presentations at The Salon, National Museum of Singapore - Assist with daily administration duties at ISEA2008 secretariat
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Education
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2001 - 2003
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
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