Congratulations to Film faculty member Mr Alex Toh on his award-winning short film, A New Start! The film follows the story of an ex-convict who works hard to change himself and his struggles to start anew in a changing urban landscape and society. Mr Toh explores the notion of forgiveness and how every day is a test of one's commitment to a new self in this film. In creating this short film, he hopes to convey a meaningful message - that our society needs more compassion and forgiveness for the people who have committed mistakes in their life and are putting effort to change themselves.

A New Start has garnered international film communities’ attention and recognition for its production quality and creativity. The film has won several awards, including the Creativity Award for Short Film (A Show For A Change Film Festival 2020), Silver Award for Short Film (Wallachia International Film Festival 2020), Winner of Asian-Pacific Heritage Short Narrative (Huntington Beach Cultural Cinema Showcase 2020), Finalist Short Film (Focus International Film Festival 2020), Semi-Finalist, Best Short Film (Canadian Cinematography Awards 2020), and Honourable Mention (Los Angeles Underground Film Forum 2020). It is also part of over 20 Official Selections in film festivals around the world, including Better World Film Festival 2020, International Thai Film Festival 2020, Diamond Star Penang International Film Festival 2021, International Short Film Festival of India 2020, Universe Multicultural Film Festival 2020 and more.