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New Dogs

A bitter and self-reliant loner is approached by his late twin-brother's widow to play "substitute father" for her children until she figures out how to tell them the truth.

  • Lucas Kua
    Director
  • Lucas Young
    Writer
  • Rachel Tan Ler Chyen
    Writer
  • Lin Anchi
    Producer
  • Joel Foo
    Director of Photography
  • Nicholas Voon
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Esther Leong
    Key Cast
    "Janet"
  • Sienna Jing Huan Chang
    Key Cast
    "Luna"
  • Elise Thoo
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Alyssa Lie
    Key Cast
    "Marzia"
  • Phang Yu Xian
    Key Cast
    "Young Mark"
  • Rachel Tan Ler Chyen
    Art Director
  • Justinn Matthew Lim En Ren
    Gaffer
  • Shawn Kwek
    Location Sound
  • Aeriqah Chang
    Script Supervisor
  • Lucas Young
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - LASALLE College of the Arts
Director - Lucas Kua
Director Statement

I've always wanted to make a film based on the concept of loss. Losing my father at the age of 11 gave me a little insight into the defiance/acceptance that people go through, which by themselves are only a small facet of the many ways people really grieve.

The film opened up so many avenues to explore the realities of coping and I hope it gives the viewer a unique glimpse-through-the-keyhole at extraordinary circumstances that is hopefully, charming and thoughtful as well.