Michael Kam

Birth : , Singapore

History

Michael completed a post-graduate course in filmmaking from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore, and currently teaches in its film programme. An avid short filmmaker, Michael's works have travelled to numerous international film festivals, such as Berlin, Uppsala, Cork, Palm Springs, Encounters and Curta Cinema, among others. His films have received festival accolades such as the Best Fiction award at Tampere, the ARTE short film award at Hamburg and the Best Director award in Singapore. Michael has served as mentor and judge in ciNE65, and as a jury for the National Youth Film Awards.

Profile

Movies

One Day in Lim Chu Kang

Editor

A filmmaker recalls a unique outing with his parents in Singapore on February 2020. A contemplation on life, death and the ever-changing landscape on this small island.

One Day in Lim Chu Kang

Director of Photography

A filmmaker recalls a unique outing with his parents in Singapore on February 2020. A contemplation on life, death and the ever-changing landscape on this small island.

One Day in Lim Chu Kang

Director

A filmmaker recalls a unique outing with his parents in Singapore on February 2020. A contemplation on life, death and the ever-changing landscape on this small island.

Nursery Rhymes

Director

Drawing inspiration from his memories of his grandmothers, Michael Kam imagines their childhood spent under different imperialist rule.

Melodi

Director

An awkward, lonely boy is infatuated with his new neighbour, a young caregiver. In his own way, he reaches out to her...

Detour

Director

On a hot sunny afternoon, a father and two restless siblings are stuck in a traffic jam. The younger boy needs to relieve himself and his annoyed elder brother is ordered to help. A momentary negligence by the elder boy leads to a tragedy that the family will ultimately struggle to come to grips with...

Masala Mama

Director

The young son of a poor "rag-and-bone" man aspires to draw superheroes but goes about it the wrong way by stealing a comic book from the gentle owner of a small Indian provision ("mama") shop. When fate brings them together again, they each discover something much more important...