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 optimistic outlook on the industry. This could be seen from Source B, “We are ecstatic that Singapore’s talents have continued with ou r strong showing last year to once again make their mark at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival”, which suggests that Singapore’s film industry has been doing well and projected to continue its good performance globally. Similarly, Source C states that “I be lieve one day Singapore can be a major film industry if we spend some time working on it”, which also suggests that the Singaporean hopes for the local film industry to gain traction in the world in the future. As both sources present a view that is hopefu l for the future of the Singapore film industry, they are similar in their optimism. Q3 Study Source D and E. Having read Source D, are you surprised by Source E? Explain your answer. Success Criteria Comparison (D & E): Having read Source D, I am not surprised by E as E supports D. (ATQ + LOR). Both (CW) sources D and E suggest that locals are not so keen on watching Singaporean films (CC). From Source D, the statistics demonstrates that the top grossing local film is Ah Girls Go Army, worth $2.1 million, but it is still less than the top 10 grossing movies in Singapore (Evi). This suggests that Singaporeans are watching more international films than local films. (Exp) Similarly (CW), Source E states “Yet less than 30 per cent of Singaporeans have seen a Singapore film in the last year” (Evi) which suggests that Singaporeans generally do not watch local films but turn to other international fi lms instead. (Exp) Thus, I am not surprised by E suggesting that locals do not prefer local films. Cross Reference of Source E (Refuted by Source C) Having read D, I am surprised by E as it is refuted by C. (ATQ + LOR) Source E suggests that locals are not keen on watching Singaporean films but Source C suggests that locals are keen on watching Singaporean films (CC). From Source C, it mentions that “It is honestly very disappointing because the local films can only be appreciated by Singaporeans and few countries around Singapore”, which suggests that Singaporean films are watched by locals (EVI + EXP of C). Thus, I am surprised by E. □ ATQ + LOR □ Common Criteria □ Comparison Word □ Evidence & Explanation of main source □ Evidence & Explanation of crossed source Q4 Study Source F. How useful is this source as evidence about the Singapore film industry’s ability to compete in a globalised world? Explain your answer. Success Criteria Cross Reference of F (ACCEE - support) Source F is useful as evidence that the Singapore film industry’s has a high ability to compete in a globalised world as it is reliable as it is supported by Source A (ATQ + LOR). Both sources show that Singapore can compete in a globalised world (CC + CW). From Source F, it states “Singapore films have obtained global prominence □ ATQ + LOR □ Common Criteria □ Comparison Word

with critically acclaimed productions such as Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo”, which suggest that local Singaporean films have attained global recognition. (EVI + EXP of F) Likewise, Source A shows a poster of Ilo Ilo, with 4 accolades internationally from Pacific Meridian Film Festival, which similarly suggests that Singaporean local films can attain global recognition (EVI + EXP of A) and thus, can compete in a globalised world. Cross Reference of F (ACCEE - refute) Source F is not useful as evidence that the Singapore film industry’s has a high ability to compete in a globalised world as it is unreliable as it is refuted by Source D (ATQ + LOR). Source F states that Singaporean film industry have a good ability to compete in a globalised world but Source D states that Singaporean film industry have a weak ability to compete in a globalised world (CC + CW) . This is seen from Source D which shows that the ticket sales for Singaporean movies are significantly lower than that of international films, suggesting that Singaporean films have weak ability to compete in a globalised world. Highest Level: Source F is useful as evidence that the Singapore film industry’s has a high ability to compete in a globalised world because it is reliable. The source is reliable because it is extracted from an interview with a Singaporean film researcher (WHO), who undoubtedly has a depth of knowledge on the local film performances and industry, and thus, be able to gauge Singaporean films appropriately (EXP). He understands films and would know what prominent and good film industries are like. As such, accurately point s out Singaopre’s potential to compete in the global film industry, seen from “The Singapore film scene is at an interesting stage of their development with great potential for global eminence” (WHAT). Furthermore, his knowledge of films around the world would put him in good stead to propose the possible actions needed from government and audience