Our final product for Go-Far~~~


When we launched this documentary short, I was debating with myself whether I wanted to share it on Facebook or just here (my private little space). It was my introverted self VS my extroverted self. The former didn't want to draw attention because I didn't want to get validation from others. I didn't think I needed the likes, comments, etc. Of course it would be great to get validation from your peers but it's too narcissistic my goodness!! Even if they were praises, I somehow didn't feel too comfortable with too much attention drawn. My introverted self would want to hide away and only share it to exclusive people. Yet, at the same time, the latter was screaming to have this piece of work watched!!! I wanted people to know more about this big Spotify debate and understand this whole Taylor Swift-removes-music-from-Spotify thing and the reasons behind it. I wanted to put it out there and have it shared because a whole lot more people should learn about this. Also, after months of hardwork, why not man. Not that of a big deal.

Eventually, my whole self was convinced and the extrovert in me won. What a bipolar I am.

So I've put it out there and yes of course it was nice seeing everyone's comments that they liked it. Then again, I'm sure there are stuff that ain't good and I do enjoy a bit of a debate and criticism. My bro is always good at it hahaha.

He didn't really like the graphics because he thought it didn't fit the theme of the documentary. It was nice to hear what he thought. And I'd like to hear more thoughts on it. Whether it sat/or didn't sit well with you. Part of me felt that it was a little too pro-Spotify, and I still think it is. But what to do? In every piece, you need to move towards a certain argument.

I definitely hope this film gets further than where it currently is. We intend to send it to film fests and stuff. But I really dunno if film fests are the way to go because it's such an info-overload topic.. Would anyone really wanna watch a music + tech film?? Really????

We'll see I guess. I don't really have expectations of this happening. But thanks to Taylor Swift, at least she's bringing the issue back into the spotlight.

Haven't read about it? Here you go: http://www.businessinsider.sg/taylor-swift-explains-why-she-left-spotify-2014-11/#.VG96xleUdbs

It happened 2 weeks ago and is still being discussed now, so why are you still living in your cave?? Hahaha.

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What you see today is a culmination of months and months of hard work, worry and stress. So when my supervisor thought we were overconfident, I was seriously SHOCKED. Coz never had a day passed without my thinking of this Go-Far project. And they were all worries, with me distraught half the time. My blog evidently speaks volumes of my thoughts day in, day out.

Remember how I felt so down when the very first edit was made? It was quite crappy - we got a whole lot of criticism thrown at us and had to cut out A LOT of stuff. And remember the very very first time I was so bloody scared and insecure about anything going to work? Those were true feelings that I had felt then.

Here we are in November and I'm glad we finally did it. We really did it. I'm proud of the work leh? Yes of course grades are important. I'd be so sad if we get anything less than a B+. But if we really do, then ya know what, at least my whole self thinks it is something that I can be proud of.

Back to my insecurities - I was not totally confident about it most of the time, even after yesterday's launch. I was quite scared in fact? What are people gonna think about it? I may be happy with it, but uh... I'm not the person this documentary was made for.

I honestly don't quite know how to judge the final product because we changed it a few times and kept editing it. I've watched it a thousand times and I think all 3 of us have become quite numb to it. We received negative feedback most of the time while we were at it, felt down, and I guess when you actually receive good feedback, you really don't know whether to believe it or not.

But let's just say, it was at least a journey well spent.

I have learnt so much from my own friends Reshma and Lizzy. I am very impressed by their abilities. I underestimated them when they are in fact, very talented people. Sometimes I ask myself whether I contributed at all to the team HAHAHAHHAA. So, yes, kudos to them. I have nothin' on them.

This ain't our only video. We have one more coming right up, which is way shorter, about 5 mins long. This one received a lot of good feedback right at the beginning and I dare say Reshma was the one who helmed it and pulled it all together. Excellente, excellente. Can't wait for you to watch it as well.

I might close the chapter on Go-Far soon. It is also time to because it has been such a long-drawn process. We still have an exhibition, which will be up next year.

I can't WAIT to see all of my friends' works! Print and photography - selected ones will be up on the Straits Times. I heard this weekend, but I'm not too sure. It is all worth the read and especially so for me, since I know what all these people put themselves through to get their stories and pictures. Never short of excellence, my school mates.

I'm gonna sound like a marketing person right now but go like our Facebook page if you haven't to read up what the team was up to a month ago. It's called Go-Far 2014: Sweden. Everything will be out soon! You'll understand Sweden a whole lot more, from its fantastic welfare system (or not), migrant problems (global problem right now) to its alcohol policies and.. well, mainly migrant issues. All worth the read I promise.

Go ahead and check em out~~~

In the meantime, I'm actually a little stressed about FYP. I was going crazy about it yesterday and the days before. But today gave me a little boost in confidence and I'm gonna try to get myself sorted and fixed tomorrow. I'm gonna devise a plan.

I hope it works.


I'll leave you with this fantastic photo of us three while we were in a wooded area of a city called Södertälje, in Sweden!