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As artists we have an inescapable urge to make sense of our world and having a say. We want to bear witness. The bleaker the times, the more important this task of "bearing witness". At a time, when us filmmakers face a lockdown on our methods of expression, we have felt this "say" stronger than ever. Thankfully, I was allowed to create this film, to express, to bear witness and to make sense of these strange times. Through this story, I have tried to offer the private life of a family battling with the tension and uncertainty of coronavirus.

My gratitude to the producer Ning Lee who came onboard and sailed the ship through choppy seas. She teamed with the ace first assistant director Kiang Dharf and together her team have "MADE this film"!

Shout out to the cinematographer Grace Baey and her team. You guys are really good at this. Like, really good. Tay Li Guo did his magic to the sound.

Danial Razak, the colourist, who made the film look legit and Debasmita Dasgupta who did the “invisible" job of art direction to allow the story to pull you in. Boban James, who lent his aesthetic talent by photographing our work.

Starring Kiah Lim Cheng, Peggy Tan, Esther Leong and Fish Chaar - our insanely talented actors and humble, tireless servants of the craft.

Lastly, I am truly indebted to for coming forward and believing in the story and letting it come out. Power to and who have supported us creatives during this pandemic.

Dear New Neighbour (covid-19 short film) February 2020, soon after coronavirus hit Singapore, the government announces DORSCON Orange to contain the virus. Amidst doubt and uncertainty, Adam - a pri...