tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-03-27T17:00:08+08:00 Peatix Happiness Initiative tag:peatix.com,2021:event-1847866 2021-03-27T14:30:00SGT 2021-03-27T14:30:00SGT

SOLD OUTThe Happiness Film Festival 2021 explores what it means to create "An Inclusive Journey to Happiness".The feature film SKID ROW MARATHON and accompanying short film TAKE ME AWAY look at what we can learn about happiness from EX-OFFENDERS.The screening will be followed by a post-screening dialogue on second chances for ex-offenders.https://youtu.be/HIbjczxjcIYFeature FilmSkid Row Marathon dir. Mark HayesCraig Mitchell, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, leads the long-distance runner’s club out of the Midnight Mission on Skid Row. They raise spirits and give a sense of purpose to people who are homeless, addicted or coming out of the prison system.2017 | 85 min | Documentary | English | NC16 (Some Nudity and Coarse Language)Short FilmTake Me Away dir. Sun Ji“Take Me Away” is a 10 mins piece that revolves around Boon, who just served his jail sentence and is desperately looking for a job. Boon holds onto the glimmer of hope that he is able to see his daughter again, only to find out that every step he takes is a struggle against stigmatization\– Curated by Objectifs –10 mins | English and Mandarin with English and Chinese SubtitlesGet tickets here. Post-Screening DialogueDo you believe in second chances? When ex-offenders are given a second chance to restart their lives, many set off to make up for their lost time meaningfully. However, some may experience a disconnect with the world that seemingly moved on without them. Apart from catching up with the society, many are also fighting to remove the label that society has placed on them.In this panel discussion, we invite distinguished speakers to discuss second chances and rediscovery for ex-offenders, and how we can a community can better support their journey.           (from left to right)Nikki Muller | ModeratorFLY Entertainment Artiste and Co-founder of IntimatesuppersThe FLY Enertainment Artiste landed her first TV job when she was 15 years old, hosting MTV@Mbassy across Asia. She co-hosted Studio Disney on Disney Channel and when she was 20, she was nominated as “Best Entertainment Presenter” at the Asian Television Awards. She’s since been nominated and Highly Commended twice in the same category.The Swiss/ Filipina has performed in theater productions under the guidance of Dick Lee, Beatrice Chia-Richmond and Tracie Pang with Pangdmonium theatre. Nikki co-founded the private dining concept, intimatesuppers, and enjoys entertaining guests with great food and exciting themed dinners. This travel enthusiast adores murder mysteries and once spent Christmas Day in Torquay, Devon, at Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate where she played on the legendary crime writer’s piano.Ivy Soh | PanelistDirector of AftercareYellow RibbonIvy leads the Aftercare Division in Yellow Ribbon Singapore and is blessed with a dedicated and passionate team that seeks to transit YRP into a movement. Prior to this, Ivy wore the uniform and had the privilege to serve in various capacities, which includes running a male Housing Unit, managing Visit Centres, administering staff training & development, contingency planning and operations management at SPS Headquarters.Mohammad Azahari bin Abdul Razak | PanelistSite Service TecnicianAzahari was released in Aug 2014 after serving a 20 years sentence for drug trafficking. Prior to his release, he managed to obtain an O level and A level certificate in Prison School. He went to Singapore Polytechnic after his release and graduated in 2019 with a diploma in Chemical Engineering. He is currently working in a water treatment company as a site service technician. He’s an avid volunteer for Yellow Ribbon Community Project (YRCP) in Woodlands division providing support for incarcerated family members. He is also a Peer Leader with SANA and participated in anti-drug events to share his experiences with youths groups and other recovering persons. More Information here.ABOUT HAPPINESS INITIATIVEHappiness Initiative is a social enterprise that translates the science of happiness and well-being into actions people can take. Hence, helping people live a more fulfilling life and take a preventive approach towards mental health conditions.We focus on three areas:1. Raising awareness on the science of wellbeing2. Translating research into practice and programmes3. Building a community that promotes the practice of wellbeing.ABOUT NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCILAt NYC, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, and have the ability to influence and make a difference to the world. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth who are committed to Singapore by instilling in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit.