Today, "302" complements our June Festival lineup! Synopsis: "A young officer cadet opens a can of worms when he declares his homosexuality to the Singapore army." Director, Writer, Producer: Leon Cheo @leoncheo "Born in Singapore and now based in Los Angeles, Leon is the writer/director of the Emmy-nominated short form series “People Like Us”. In 2022, he was selected for the Hillman Grad / Indeed "Rising Voices" program and was mentored by Destin Daniel Cretton. Other highlights include: “SIN-SFO” which competed at the Oscar-qualifying 25th Austin Film Festival, and won Best Live Action and Best Director at the 2019 National Youth Film Awards in Singapore; “The Three Sisters” which won ‘Best Short Film’ at the 2012 NETPAC-Jogja Asian Film Festival; and “Nuts” which received honorable mention for the YOMYOMF Interpretations 2.0 competition, founded by Justin Lin." Producers: @serenlow @lclim Executive Producer: @blahyen Acting Coach: @tingtingactor Dance Coach: @zhoudancesport PM: @chxiann 1st AD: @andrechray PAs: @_xinpeipei, Marcus Heng Mini Bus Driver: Ricky Sng Cinematographer: @rachelliewsy 1st AC: Matt Chong 2nd AC: @bryan_tanjunhan Gaffer: Circle Chan Key Grip: @maryma11 Lighting Grips: Nina Batmalo, Daren She, Paul John Liew, Kleif Tan Sound Recordist: @aud.ly Production Designer: @javeust Art Assistants: Queenie Neo, Erica Foo, Natasha Nadir, Aeryn Chong Wardrobe Designer: @eveartsg Hair & Makeup: @jeffreylinuslee Editor: @benniu1992 Motion Graphics: @yzng.art Colourist: @mklovesbacon Music: @hollieboohiya Sound Designer: @darkerjelly Learn more about our festivals at https://www.newfilmmakersla.com (fb)

One of our dear NFMLA alumni and friends needs our help! Dalila Droege, whose feature film "No More Time" played in our January 2024 Film Festival, has now launched her Kickstarter campaign for her new project, "Beauty Night". Synposis: "12 year old Mia just got her period. After a spa night with her Mom she's initiated into a terrifying new role in the family." Donate now at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beautynight/beauty-night-a-horror-film-about-puberty (fb)