Diploma in Media Production & Design

Behind the Tapes: Mr Krishna Raj

ORIGINAL TRAILER- Behind the Tapes: Mr Krishna Raj This trailer introduces a documentary about Mr. Krishna Raj, a Singaporean photographer and videographer who taught himself to repair and digitize old VHS and cassette tapes. What began as a small project during the COVID-19 slowdown grew into meaningful work restoring lost family memories. Filmed in his home workshop, the film offers a glimpse into his process, passion, and how personal loss shaped his understanding of memory and legacy.
Our transmedia campaign introduced our team via Instagram, sharing our creative direction and inviting support through personal story shares. We proposed a “Mixtape Memories” booth with a QR code, but executed it online, collecting childhood memories via Google Form and compiling them into a 1-minute IG montage.
<a href="https://myrpcreate.com/symbiosis2026/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/T300-Transmedia-Campaign_FYP_DMPDTeam5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TRANSMEDIA</a> Our transmedia campaign introduced our team via Instagram, sharing our creative direction and inviting support through personal story shares. We proposed a “Mixtape Memories” booth with a QR code, but executed it online, collecting childhood memories via Google Form. This image is the poster promoting of the compilation m0ntage that will be posted.
This image shows one example of the Post that we had posted on our Instagram feed @pressplay.sg, titled, "Vintage Technology". Where we shared the various camcorders that is available and various movies that was shot using a camcorder.
<a href="https://myrpcreate.com/symbiosis2026/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/T300-Project-Proposal_DMPDTeam5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PROPOSAL</a> This image shows a static image of Mr Krishna Raj, our main profile for the documentary.
<a href="https://myrpcreate.com/symbiosis2026/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/T300-Final-Documentay_DMPDTeam5.mp4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FINAL DOCUMENTARY (WATCH HERE)</a> This image is a poster that will be posted on our Instagram feed on the release of the documentary itself.
This image shows one example of the Post that we had posted on our Instagram feed @pressplay.sg, titled, "Throwback Series". Where we shared the various childhood games and snacks that were available, that it may be hard to find now.
An image where we caught Mr Krishna Raj and Mr Joel Seet interacting and just reminiscing their memories together.
<a href="https://myrpcreate.com/symbiosis2026/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/T300-Production-Plan_DMPD_Team5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PRODUCTION PLAN</a> Behind the scene of when we were shooting the interview of Mr Joel Seet.
One captured B-roll screen capture of Mr Krishna Raj showing his work as his working area.

Our Project

This documentary follows Mr. Krishna Raj, a Singaporean photographer/videographer
who taught himself to repair and digitize old VHS and cassette tapes. What began as
a small side project during the COVID-19 slowdown grew into meaningful work helping
people recover and preserve their family memories.

We will film Krishna in his home workshop as he cleans and repairs tapes, explaining
his process and what motivates him. Through his story, the documentary explores how
restoring old recordings connects people to their past and helps them relive moments
they thought were lost. Mr Krishna also shares how his own experiences of loss shaped
his understanding of memory and legacy. Overall of the documentary to encourage viewers to preserve their memories.