Zuhairah's Background
About Me
Hi, I’m Zuhairah Binti Roedy Poerwanto! I have always been a creative-oriented person, exploring different mediums such as painting, digital art, and writing to express stories, emotions, and messages that are often left unseen. Through my three years as a Film student at Temasek Polytechnic, I have come to believe that filmmaking is more than just visuals — it is a medium with purpose, meaning, and emotion within every story told.
I enjoy working collaboratively and often find myself taking on roles such as Director or Assistant Director during productions. I have been described as outgoing, creative, and easygoing, and I value the collaborative nature of filmmaking, where different ideas and styles come together to form one unified work. I am always open to learning and gaining new experiences, and I hope to continue developing my skills to create more projects in the future that I can look back on with pride.
Education
2023 - 2026
Temasek Polytechnic
diploma in digital film and television
- Video Editing: Proficiency in software like Adobe Premiere, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve
- Cinematography: Knowledge of camera work, framing, and shot composition
- Photography: Understanding of composition, lighting, and camera equipment
- Graphic Design: Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Figma for creating visual assets
- Social media analytics: Understanding of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Scriptwriting and Story: Ability to develop concepts and write compelling scripts
2019 - 2022
woodlands ring secondary school
Specialised in Art
- Art student
- Does video productions for Hari Raya, and CCA promotions
- Top in Subject Award: Art, Design & Technology
- School Value Award: Demonstrating exemplary character and outstanding personal qualities
Experience
2023 - 2024
Sound recordist
MAMA SHOP
"Spice up your life with a second language."
- Short Film project one: An Indian teenager returning from Canada has to learn Tamil to communicate with the uncle at the mama shop.
- In this project, my role was the sound recordist
2024
Assistant Director
SUMPAHAN
LOGLINE: A rebellious teen must break the curse of an amulet or risk being enslaved by the demon within it.
- Short Film Project tWO: Iman, a rebellious teen, obtained a cursed necklace that holds a malevolent demon within. Iman must navigate a series of terrifying events while confronting her strained relationship with her mother to stop herself from being trapped forever.
- In this project, my role was the assistant director
2024
Director
Fading Crafts
Logline: In the heart of Singapore, a fading group of craftsmen battles the rise of furniture mass production to keep the tradition alive.
- The documentary offers an overview of sustaining tradition and sustainable living, focusing on waste reduction and minimising environmental impact. It introduces methods for incorporating sustainability into daily routines, including composting, energy conservation, and eco-friendly product choices. Informative segments feature personal testimonials and expert insights, making the topic engaging. Visual provides practical tips to encourage actionable steps toward sustainability and emphasize the collective responsibility to protect the environment for future generations.
- Won Merit in the Sustainability Design Award at Temasek Polytechnic Design School
- In this project, my role was the director, editor, and writer
2024
Director
Commercial one (Sleep Sure)
Commercial about sleeping pills
- This was something my team and I did on the side for one of our classes, Studio Production.
- In this project, I am the writer and director
2024
Director
Commerical two (family)
Commercial about Families
- This was something my team and I did on the side for one of our classes, Studio Production.
- In this project, I am the writer and director
2025 - 2026
Assistant Director
(UN)WITHERED
Logline: When a white lily left by her mother begins to wither, Pann spirals into obsession, triggering buried memories that force her to face the emotional wound she has been running from.
- Final Year Project: After returning from a trip to her home country, Myanmar, Pann struggles to readjust to her routine in Singapore, weighed down by an unknown pain. When the white lily was left in her care by her mother, it began to wither, and she became fixated on saving it. As her obsession grows, suppressed emotions emerge, and lost memories resurface, forcing her to confront the root of the pain she has been carrying.
- In this project, my role was the Assistant Director
2025
Writing Intern
BIG 3 MEDIA
Student Internship Programme
- Assisted in Scriptwriting and story development for media projects.
- Conducted research and contributed ideas during concept development.
- Worked with the team during CLIENT BRIEFS AND CREATIVE DISCUSSIONS.
- Assisted in Pre-production plan
2025
Actor/Profile and Writer
NLB LIBRARY REPORT
Library report - inspired by history
- I was the profile for this episode, where I promoted the competition 'Inspired by history'. I designed the artwork and wrote the script during my internship at Big 3 Media.
2025 - 2026 (Currently doing)
Director & Editor
Juitaku
Logline: A documentary that pieces together the life of Juita through memories, belongings, and the people she left behind, revealing how her presence still lives on in their lives.
- Passion Project: This documentary is a tribute to Juita, told through the memories of the people who knew and loved her. Using interviews, personal belongings, photos, and places she loved, the film slowly builds a portrait of who she was as a person. As the film progresses, it shifts from who she was to how she continues to live on through the people she impacted, showing that even though she is gone, her presence remains in the lives she touched.
Awards
Literature Festival
Participation Award (National Level) - 2019
Peraduan Pena Emasku
Malay Essay Writing Contest (National Level) - 2020
- Silver Award
Edusave
EAGLES, Good Leadership and service - 2022
Sustainability Design Award
FADING CRAFTS (DOCUMENTARY) - 2025
