Ever thought of quitting your stable job to chase a dream?
Meet Cheng Chai Hong, Director, Writer, & Producer, and Martin Loh, Co-Producer and Head of Marketing of the local film ‘We Can Save the World.’ They share:
- Why they left stable careers to dive into filmmaking
- How they navigated financial uncertainty without grants or product placements
- The real struggles behind pursuing a creative dream in a practical society
- Why they believe in telling Singaporean stories—in our own language
Their journey is raw, unconventional, and deeply relatable — even if you’ve never thought of making a film.
Tune in to hear how they did it, what they risked, and why this story matters to every Singaporean.
Learn more about their movie here.
What We Discuss:
- 02:11 - Guest Introduction
- 02:32 - How did you turn film studies into a career in Singapore?
- 05:33 - Did your parents oppose your choice to pursue filmmaking?
- 07:49 - What did people say when you went all in on this project?
- 10:16 - How did you fund the film and support yourselves over three years?
- 15:43 - Where did you find the conviction to make this leap?
- 19:04 - Did the New York screening help build local anticipation?
- 23:51 - How did you approach casting—star power or best fit?
- 25:08 - When doubts hit, how did you keep going?
- 28:17 - How would you pitch the film to someone on the fence?
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