
2025
Shadows of the Straits
This opening title sequence was conceptualized and produced as part of a motion design project with
Monash University, exploring the storytelling potential
of cinematic animation in Blender. The sequence sets
the tone for a noir-inspired narrative grounded in the gritty atmosphere of 1960s Singapore, focusing on
the unrest and volatility of Little India during an era
marked by riots, corruption, and street crime.
The visual language draws heavily from classic film noir tropes, fused with local textures and cultural references from 1960s Singapore. We aimed to create a sense of place that felt historically grounded but visually stylized
— balancing realism with surreal undertones to reflect
the instability of the time.
Shadows of the Straits is a noir-inspired opening title sequence set in 1960s Singapore, exploring a city gripped by unrest, crime, and political tension.
3D Animation
Motion Graphics
Visual Storytelling
Art Direction
Storyboarding
Video & Post - Production














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