Losing Ground

By the end of 2023, a third of Singapore’s Dover Forest will be cleared for urban development. As the forest faces impending destruction, the film explores what this space means for various individuals through its biodiversity and natural beauty. Dover Forest demonstrates how it is more than a ‘patch-of-green’ in Singapore, as it is filled with life with various flora and fauna calling it their home.

In 2023, a third of Dover Forest will be cleared for urban development. As the forest faces impending destruction, the film reveals the true extent of what it has to offer, as well as the biodiversity and natural beauty that thrives within. With various flora and fauna calling it their home, Dover Forest demonstrates how it is more than just a 'patch of green' in Singapore.

  • Chin Wang Tham
    Director
  • Chin Wang Tham
    Writer
  • Leang Ren Ong
    Producer
  • Sebastian Tim Rabald
    Editor
  • Asyraf Jalil
    Cinematographer
  • Sebastian Tim Rabald
    Audio Mixing
  • Celestine Pang
    Assistant Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - LASALLE College of the Arts
Director Biography - Chin Wang Tham


Tam Chin Wang is a filmmaker based in Singapore. His previous short film was awarded Best Cinematography and Favourite Film at ciNE65 Short Film Competition. He also produced a short film which was part of 20/20: The Temasek Short Film Project.

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