BA
BAN
BANDUNG
(Tentative title)
Gan Siong King X Ra.Kar.Sa
A collaborative 30-days creative, research,
networking and exchange project.
Introduction
DUNG, DUNG,
BANDUNG
(Tentative title)
Where
Sarang Ra.Kar.Sa, Bandung
When
December 2025 or 1st Quarter of 2026
What
This 30-day self-organized residency integrates creative production, workshop, research, and networking activities. My main activity during this time is to work on my new video essay, One, Two, One, Two.
This short experimental video revolves around natural and artistic processes and is a collaboration with Low Shao Lyn and Amanda Gayle who are both trained graphic designers; Shao is also an established urban farming activist, and Amanda has recently expanded her design practice into contemporary art. I will use my time here to explore the feasibility and logistics of organizing a 3-person, multisensory art exhibition in Bandung, opening in 2026 or 2027.
The other thing is I want to expand my creative network in Bandung. Through introduction from Ra.Kar.Sa, I hope to engage with the local arts community by visiting studios and exhibitions. I plan to spend time with Ra.Kar.Sa members and other local artists to casually brainstorm ideas for future collaborative projects in either Bandung or Kuala Lumpur. To actively engage the community, I will also conduct a four-session video making workshop (one session per week) focused on my approach to using sound in video making.
Ra.Kar.Sa is welcome to propose something for us to collaborate on during the 30-days. Something that is meaningful for its community. This can be confirmed after further discussion.
Schedule
This schedule serve only as a guide with the expectation that I’ll adapt as things evolve.
Week 1
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Getting familiar with living in Bandung.
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Setting up studio/editing space.
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Work on One, Two, One, Two.
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VISIT artists/collectives/exhibition spaces #1.
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Run session #1 of Play It By Ear WORKSHOP.
Week 2
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Ra.Kar.Sa proposed activity.
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Work on One, Two, One, Two.
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VISIT artists/collectives/exhibition spaces #2.
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Run session #2 of Play It By Ear WORKSHOP.
Week 3
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Work on One, Two, One, Two.
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VISIT artists/collectives/exhibition spaces #3.
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Run session #3 of Play It By Ear WORKSHOP.
Week 4
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Ra.Kar.Sa proposed activity.
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Work on One, Two, One, Two.
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VISIT artists/collectives/exhibition spaces #4.
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Run session #4 of Play It By Ear WORKSHOP.
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Public SCREENING of selected video works and Q&A.
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Studio clean up and prepare for departure.
Personnel & Equipment List
I’ll bring my own video camera, audio recorder, microphone and laptop with editing softwares.
I hope Ra.Kar.Sa can help me source the following.
Studio
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24” Computer monitor - 1 unit
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Stereo Speaker (preferably, monitor speakers) - 1 unit
Workshop
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AV projector or large HDTV - 1 unit
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Stereo speakers with subwoofer - 1 pair
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Seatings - 10 units
Public Screening
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AV projector or large HDTV - 1 unit
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Stereo speakers with subwoofer - 1 pair
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Microphone - 2 units
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PA system - 1 unit
Personnel
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Technician
For workshop and screening sessions. Likely a Ra.Kar.Sa member. I’ll prepare a modest *ang-pao as a token of appreciation in place of a professional fee.
*An ang pow is a red envelope containing money, symbolizing good luck and blessings, given during special occasions like Chinese New Year, weddings, and birthdays. The primary significance of an ang pow lies in its gesture of goodwill and the positive wishes it carries.
Budget
This outline focuses on my costs of living expenses and project-related activities and serves only as a guide.
I am responsible for the sourcing of this budget. The total estimated budget for this 30-days project is RM3100 (approx IDR 12,000,000). This budget is for your reference and feedback only.
Flight - RM900
Airport transfers - RM200
Personal / Living Expenses
Accommodation - Ra.Kar.Sa’s lair?
Utilities - Water, electric, Internet, garbage disposal, etc - RM150
Food - RM1000
Local Transport - RM400
Screening
Rental of equipment and refreshments - RM250
Contingency - RM200
Workshop Schedule
For your reference and feedback
Play It By Ear
Every Saturday 10am - 2pm (tentative)
*Timing may vary depending on the number of participants.
Session #1
Brief Self-introduction (30mins) - For both participants and Gan.
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Background.
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Expectation from workshop.
Workshop’s objectives and format briefing. (20mins)
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Short introduction about the workshop’s format.
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Learning through making a series of 1 minute video essays with a focus on sound.
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The videos must be non-fiction but not necessarily documentary.
Case study screening #1- @yarimoriya sequence from My Video Making Practice. (40mins)
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Sharing the editing timeline of 1 video from @yarimoriya as case studies.
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Gan’s personal anecdotes from making @yarimoriya focusing on 2 key ideas.
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Visuals move the story forward, sound frames the emotion of the story.
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Our thoughts are largely language based. The limits of our language are the limits of our thoughts. The importance of expanding our vocabulary of sound.
Brief lecture on ‘diegetic’ and ‘non-diegetic’ sounds as a framework to think about sound in film-making.
Q&A and group discussion. (30 mins)
Break (10mins)
Brainstorm on theme of Work, Play & Home (30mins)
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Presentation of brainstorm and group discussion.
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Participants decide on an interpretation of the themes for themselves for the next 4 days.
Exercise #1 briefing (10mins)
1 min video (+/- 10 secs)
Music & Sound FX only.
Still photos only, no videos.
Must have diegetic and non-diegetic sounds.
Lunch! - Cuanki
Session #2
Presentation of Assignment #1 (90mins)
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Screening of assignments and group discussion.
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Standard questions.
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Technical feedback, group discussion with Gan.
Break (10mins)
Case study screening #2 - My Video Making Practice’s Teaser (60mins)
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Deconstructing the video into layers of sound. E.g. music, sound fx, etc
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Demonstration on how these layers of audio interact and affect each other.
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Gan’s anecdote on making the teaser, focusing on
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Seeing sound as an audio sphere.
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Making discoveries on the timeline.
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Putting in the hours!
Group discussion and Q&A (30 mins)
Exercise #2 briefing (10mins)
1 min video (+/- 10 secs)
Ambient, Voice-over & Sound FX only.
Minimum 3 overlapping audio tracks.
Recut or iterate Session #1 video. Do NOT make a completely new video.
Brief introduction to online and other sound FX resources.
Lunch! - Nasi Timbel
Session #3
Presentation of Assignment #1 (90mins)
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Screening of assignments and group discussion.
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Standard questions.
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Technical feedback, group discussion with Gan.
Break (10mins)
Case study showcase #3 - The Boy, His Bike & The Map (90mins)
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Screening the video essay, The Boy, His Bike & The Map (2015) by Gan.
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Gan’s anecdote on making The Boy, His Bike & The Map, focusing on things the audience don’t see.
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Prep work. Expectation check. Transparency. Care.
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Ethics of working with other people.
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Seeing our work from the audience POV
Group discussion and Q&A. (30 mins)
Exercise #3 briefing (10mins)
1 min video (+/- 10 secs)
No limit to sound types.
Minimum 4 overlapping audio tracks.
Recut or iterate Day 2 videos. Do NOT make a completely new video.
Lunch! - Soto Bandung
Session #4
Presentation of Assignment #1 (90mins)
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Screening of assignments and group discussion.
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Standard questions.
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Technical feedback, group discussion with Gan.
Break (10mins)
Case study showcase #4 - 10th Anniversary Untitled Project (90 mins)
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Screening 3 short video essays from 10th Anniversary Untitled Project (2017)
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Gan’s personal anecdote on making these videos, focusing on
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Time constantly passing. Make things despite whatever.
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Like language, meaning and purpose usually come from use.
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How else can you use your videos?
Final debrief (50mins)
Participants’ reflection on discovery, challenges, solutions from the 4-days workshop and plans for the future.
Lunch! - Mie Kocok