PRCS Prelims 2024 Suggested Answers

PRCS 2024 - Suggested Student Answers Section A: Source Based Case Study Q1 Study Source A. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer. Success Criteria The message of this source is that Singapore films are competitive/successful in the global film industry (A). This is seen from the numerous accolades attained by Ilo Ilo, such as the winners of at least 3 categories in international film festivals like the Pacific Meridian Film Festival and the international Cannes Film Festival. (Evi) These suggest that Singapore films are able to be recognised better or on par with other international films and therefore, do well internationally. (Exp) □ ATQ □ Evidence □ Explanation Q2 Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. Success Criteria Difference in content: Source B and C are different (ATQ), as Source B says there are support from government has helped Singaporean films but Source C says there are insufficient support from government that has helped Singaporean films (CC). From Source B, it shows, “This demonstrates the confidence that the distributors have in the quality of the two films and reflects the SFC’s and IMDA’s success in supporting our local media talents and productions on the global stage” which suggests that the support from the government has allowed Singaporean films to succeed globally. (EVI & EXP OF B) On the other hand (CW), Source C states “The government should provide sufficient funding and make collaborative deals with other A- list companies like Netflix to distribute films created by us to be viewed around the world” which suggests that there is not enough efforts from the government, to truly help Singaporean films be recognised globally. (EVI & EXP OF C) Thus, both sources differ in the sufficiency of support given. Similarity in content: Sources B and C are similar (ATQ) as they both show that Singaporean films have been successful (CC). This is seen from Source B, “Both films have been purchased for global distribution by one of the biggest independent French movie distributors” which suggests that the government has the authority to manage this situation (EVI & EXP of B) . Furthermore, from Source C, “local films can only be appreciated by Singaporeans and few countries around Singapore”, which suggest that there are interest in the films from Singapore (EVI & EXP of C). Thus, both sources are similar in suggesting that Singaporean films have been successful. Other possible CC: - Govt support is necessary (Similarity) □ ATQ □ Common Criteria □ Comparison Word □ Evidence & Explanation of B □ Evidence & Explanation of C □ ATQ □ Common Criteria □ Comparison Word □ Evidence & Explanation of B □ Evidence & Explanation of C Similarity (Perspective)

Both sources B and C are similar in their perspective towards Singapore film industry. Both sources present a hopeful and optimisti