Singapore Unfiltered: Should Singaporeans feel obligated to support local films and the arts?

 

After a viral video showed just seven moviegoers at a screening of local film The Sandbox, veteran film producer Daniel Yun sparked debate by arguing that Singaporeans should never feel obligated to watch a film simply because it is made in Singapore.

But if Singaporeans don't support our own creative industry, who will? Why are local films struggling to draw audiences, and what will it take to win them back?

We speak with Daniel Yun, the producer behind iconic Singapore films like I Not Stupid and 881, to explore whether national pride should have a place in supporting the arts.