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Filmmaker Cheng Chai Hong joins us to discuss his latest movie “We Can Save The World!!!”, and the power of storytelling in shaping how we see society. He shares the inspiration behind the film, the creative risks he took, and how audiences need to respond in order for the show to survive. We also dive into the funding and censorship challenges and why telling bold, authentic stories matters more than ever today.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 “𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!!”
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𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 “𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘆𝘀 𝗦𝗚”
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(00:00) On this episode...
(00:43) Words of Wisdom
(01:33) Intro
(02:32) Chai Hong's Background & Career Journey
(10:26) Arthouse vs Commercial Films
(14:04) Funding Challenges
(18:35) Movie Idea & Personal Insights
(24:14) Creativity vs Reality in Singapore
(30:47) Facing Setbacks
(35:06) Importance of Film Premiers
(36:44) Challenges in Film Production
(38:16) Vision vs Compromises
(40:28) Audience Connections
(44:44) Cinema Industry Struggles
(48:52) Role of Filmmakers and Government
(54:32) Need for Supporting Local Films
(58:19) Why You Should Watch "We Can Save the World!!!"
(01:01:34) One Shiok Thing

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