'Belong'
Description :
Richard Streitmatter-Tran was orphaned as an infant during the Vietnam war and adopted by a white American family from Massachusetts, where he was subsequently raised. After an eventful childhood and upbringing which culminated in him joining the US military, serving in desert storm, and then attending art school on the G.I. bill, Richard returned to Vietnam to teach art at university before leaving his job a few years ago to pursue a full time career as an artist.
'Belong' follows Richard as he reflects on his life, his work and his legacy, with his thoughts and memories framed by lyrics from the 5 songs that have been most significant to his journey thus far. 'Belong' was filmed across Singapore during Richard’s residency at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art, and is the second in the 'How We Live Now' series of short films, exploring the importance of music in people's lives.
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Credits :
Featuring Richard Streitmatter-Tran
Directed by Dillon M. Banda
Cinematography by Dillon M. Banda
1st AC Basil Tan
Edited by Sean Cunningham
Score by David A. Molina
Sound Design by IYO
Produced by SoundChips + Dillon & Co