[event] Ignore All Detour Signs // 24th Sept 2011 @ Sinema Old School

Ignore All Detour Signs
by Helmi Ali (Singapore)
Rated PG / 55mins

Sinema, 11B Mount Sophia, Old School, 24th Sept 2011, 9.30pm

Like any other up-and-coming band, local post-rock outfit I Am David Sparkle were psyched at being invited to the world-famous South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in March 2009. But getting their act to their biggest stage yet with a lack of money and many an obstacle promised to knock the stuffing out of them, constantly telling them to take a detour. This local documentary chronicles their journey of passion, belief, and pulling out all the stops - from a fundraising gig to selling T-shirts - to raise sufficient funds in two months. Their spirit is admirable and this documentary... well, its really quite sparkling.

Head to http://texasisthereason.tumblr.com/ for more information.

There will also be a post-screening Q&A session with director Helmi Ali and I Am David Sparkle.

[event] Real Life Speaks Up: The 4th Singapore Indie Doc Fest // 18th-21st Aug 2011 @ The Substation

4th Singapore Indie Doc Fest

Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 August

The Substation Theatre

Admission: Tickets available from the box office

Contact Mish’aal at 6337 7800 / boxoffice@substation.org

Singapore’s first ever international documentary film festival returns, featuring more compelling works, portraying real people, exciting personas and reflecting the trials and tribulations of our time. Indie documentaries that say what they want.

Please go to the 4th Singapore Indie Doc Fest microsite to see full line-up of films and schedule.