Using scenes of war, civil unrest and poverty, this clip shocks us into not taking things for granted and into taking Total Defence seriously.
This was the winning clip from N.E.mation! (Season 1), based on the theme of "Confidence, Commitment and Cohesion".
Just Because went on to be receive the Phoenix Award. and the DigiCon6+3 Territorial Award. The Annecy International Animated Film Festival is considered the "Oscars of Animation"; it is one of the most important animation festivals in the world. In 2008, "Just Because" by CHIJ St. Joseph's Convent) became the first entry from Singapore to be officially selected for the festival since it started in 1960.
N.E.mation! is an animation competition for youths to express their thoughts on Total Defence. To find out more, visit www.nemation.sg.