About

Inspiring Creativity Through Film and Storytelling

Media Production Anglo-Chinese (MPAC) is a vibrant Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) that nurtures students in the art of filmmaking and digital storytelling. Through hands-on experience and guided mentorship, students gain valuable skills in video editing, cinematography, storyboarding, and live event documentation.

Throughout the year, MPAC supports the school community by capturing and producing media coverage for key events such as the Festival of Arts, Founder’s Day, Cross Country, National Day, TOK Focus Day, Honours Day, and Teacher’s Day. Our dedicated team of student videographers and editors work behind the scenes to ensure these moments are professionally documented and archived.

Weekly training sessions are led by well-known local filmmaker Mr Yusri Sapari, who provides students with in-depth guidance on all aspects of video production. Under his mentorship, students learn to plan, shoot, and edit compelling content that reflects the spirit and stories of our school.

In 2024, MPAC launched a Mentorship Programme to guide new members in core production skills such as editing, videography, and storyboarding. Members also take part in internal film competitions designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

MPAC students are regularly prepared to represent the school in national competitions such as the National Youth Challenge, Climate Change Film Competition, Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) and MOE, Our School, Our Stories Video Competition.

With creativity at its core, MPAC is more than just a media CCA—it is a platform for students to tell meaningful stories, develop industry-relevant skills, and contribute to the life of the school through visual media. Working closely with teachers-in-charge, MPAC continues to inspire excellence in media production and storytelling.

Objectives-

MPAC aims to equip students with the creative and technical skills required for media production through a comprehensive, hands-on approach. Students will:

• Understand core filmmaking concepts, including shot types, camera angles, framing, movement, and visual composition.

• Explore the art of storytelling by learning the basics of narrative structure, character development, and scriptwriting.

• Gain insight into pre-production planning, such as storyboarding, creating shot lists, and managing production schedules.

• Develop basic cinematography skills, practicing how to shoot short scenes using available light, basic equipment, and effective scene blocking.

• Acquire editing and post-production techniques, including the use of professional software to cut footage, add transitions, and apply basic sound design.

• Analyse and appreciate various filmmaking styles by watching and discussing short films across genres.

• Participate in national film competitions, including the Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) and Our Schools, Our Stories (OSOS) video competition, to showcase their work and gain industry exposure.

Outcomes-

Through their journey in MPAC, students will:

• Develop a strong foundation in visual storytelling, including key elements like narrative structure and scriptwriting.

• Gain practical experience operating cameras, lighting setups, and sound recording gear in real-world production environments.

• Understand the principles of composition and visual aesthetics, and how elements like colour, framing, and lighting influence storytelling.

• Cultivate directing and collaborative skills through team-based projects and on-set communication.

• Build proficiency in editing and post-production, using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Produce a complete short film or media project, with opportunities to represent the school in national competitions based on their skill development and creative growth.