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Our Team

Who We Are

We are a group of seasoned video production professionals who were naturally drawn to each other after meeting at the back row of a newsroom years ago – eventually deciding to call ourselves, “The Backbenchers”.

Now with our own production house, our goal is to push the boundaries of creativity and raise expectations for quality productions in Singapore and beyond.

The CREW

The Deal Maker

The team’s Social Jujitsu Master. Nothing will stop her from getting to know you. While new business opportunities delight her, a prospective long-term collaboration opportunity will make her buzz with excitement. As our resident mastermind, she can be counted on to seal the deal.

Career highlights:

  • Produced studio interviews, outdoor productions and primetime shows for Channel NewsAsia (including AM Live!, First Look Asia and Singapore Tonight)
  • 10+ years' experience as professional MC and interpreter for A-list Korean celebrities

The Architect

When there's trouble, you know who to call. While people are busy scratching their heads over Plan A and B, she already has Plan A, B, C and D in the bag. Well-acustomed to Murphy's Law, you can trust that she will come prepared for anything.

Career highlights:

  • 3+ years in print media focused on coporate and business personality features
  • 8+ years producing for Channel NewsAsia's Current Affairs shows covering infotainment, financial, social and policy issues
  • Notable programmes include: Talking Point, Live Ministerial forms, Common Cents and Money Mind

The Veteran

The most experienced out of the entire crew but don’t let the number of years fool you. She is a passionate, young-at-heart and adrenaline-filled multitasker who can handle anything life throws at her.

Career highlights:

  • 20+ years producing news and infotainment features in English & Malay for TV and radio.
  • Involved in the production of "live", on-air and outdoor shows on Channel NewsAsia and Channel 5 (including World Gourmet Summit)
  • Provided English to Malay translation for TV, radio scripts, newspaper articles and cookbooks.
  • Produced and oversaw videos in various forms including short series, telemovie, music videos, corporate videos and interstitials across multiple industries and mediums.

The Sharpshooter

Chatty and friendly on the outside, contemplative and sentimental on the inside. She is a secret introvert with a vivid imagination and a knack for observing details most would overlook.

Career highlights:

  • 5+ years in print journalism
  • 8+ years’ experience as Producer in TV journalism, covering news, current affairs, feature stories, entertainment and online short-form content
  • Produced “live”, on-air and outdoor shows, primetime TV programmes and series on Channel NewsAsia and Channel 5
  • Involved in backend production/management of TV reality series, Amazing Race China (Season 4), and functions such as fund-raising events & road shows

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