[Panel 3] Going Local, Thinking Global
*SCAPE Gallery | 23 August 2025 | 3.15PM – 4.15PM
Moderator Jeevan Nathan (Monochromatic Pictures) leads an insightful discussion with industry veterans Haider Ali (Live Action), Sanif Olek (reeljuice), and Molby Low (WaWa Pictures) on the topic of vernacular storytelling in Singapore.
The panel will examine trends, challenges, and growth opportunities, exploring how authentic local voices can capture both domestic and global audiences.
Jeevan Nathan
Jeevan Nathan is an award-winning Singaporean director, writer, and showrunner with over 20 years in scripted and factual content. His acclaimed work includes Korban I & II, The Phantom Squad, and Black Thursday for Netflix, HBO Asia, and Mediacorp. He serves as Creative Showrunner at Monochromatic Pictures and President of AIPRO, championing Singapore’s media industry.
Jeevan Nathan (Moderator)
Haider Ali
Haider Ali is an accomplished Executive Producer, Director, and Writer with over 28 years in scripted and factual content across TV and digital. His recent work includes the documentary 60 Years of Tamil News in Singapore. Haider mentors emerging talent and, as Secretary of AIPRO, advocates for adapting storytelling for younger audiences in the digital age.
Haider Ali
Sanif Olek
Sanif Olek is a producer, screenwriter, and director with nearly 30 years of experience in film and television. Renowned for his narrative dramas and documentaries, he explores identity and the human condition through authentic Singaporean stories. His acclaimed work spans indie films to mainstream series, earning praise for its emotional depth and culturally grounded storytelling.
Sanif Olek
Molby Low
Molby Low, a TV veteran with over 30 years of experience, founded WaWa Pictures in 2007, producing over 1,500 hours of dramas, infotainment, and films. Under his leadership, WaWa expanded internationally, notably into Greater China. Molby actively mentors emerging talent and is currently developing co-productions slated for Netflix, Youku, and Taiwanese platforms.
Molby Low