'A man waiting for the leaves to fall' is a digital performative narration that chronicles the pivotal events in a man’s life. This 20-minute long digital production explores the relationship of the film medium within a new theatre paradigm where theatrical design takes centerstage as characters.
Supported by the National Arts Council Digital Presentation Grant, The Aesthetic Project focuses on the theatrical design language intersecting with screen medium to create a new experience, in the absence of dialogue and actors.
“I think the best way to explore the evolution of Theatre would be to go back to what we love about theatre - telling the story.” says Judee Tan, director.
Helmed by director Judee Tan, The Aesthetic Project presents its first digital production that examines themes surrounding broken and lost communication, the societal gaps caused by modern society’s rapid evolution that force generations and social tribes apart.
No dialogue. No actors. How do we present a narrative that is driven by theatrical design choices and the camera? We invite you to join us on this journey of creating a new expression of film and theatre.
Creative Team
Director, Writer, Producer: Judee Tan
Film Production, Multimedia Designer: Khoo Chia Meng
Set Designer: Wong Chee Wai
Costumer Designer: Theresa Chan
Sound Designer: Jing Ng
Lighting Designer: Liu Yong Huay
Story by: Judee Tan
Conceptualised by:
Judee Tan
Khoo Chia Meng
Wong Chee Wai
Theresa Chan
Jing Ng
Liu Yong Huay
Petrina Dawn Tan
Ruzaini Mazani
Music
Composed by: August Lum, Judee Tan
Piano: August Lum
Cello: Tang I Shyan
Recorded by: Daniel Chai @ DanielsRoom
Film
Film Production Assistant: Marcus Goh
Film Production Company: Fiction Shores Pte Ltd
Production Team
Production Manager: Stanley Ng
Rehearsal Stage Manager: Chee Meirong
Production Assistants: Wong Peixian, Lim Jingrong
Wardrobe Assistant: Nur Ileana Tan
Production Crew: Michelle Wiradinata, A Priyadarshini, Anthea Lau, Sean Lim, Song Ningxi
Marketing
Social Media: Ariani Adam
Poster Illustration: Elizabeth Wong
Photography: Natalie Chew, Erica Tan