Introducing Our Stellar Cast: Creators, Designers, and World-Changers

Meet the team at the Mental Health Film Festival Singapore! We strive to become the festival that captures the hearts and aspirations of our audience. This is made possible by a vibrant and dedicated team of passionate individuals.

Team at MHFFS

Charmaine Maryesther Wee-Yeo
Charmaine Maryesther Wee-Yeo General Manager
An accomplished mental health advocate and seasoned Marketing & Communications professional, Charmaine currently holds the position of General Manager at the Mental Health Film Festival. In this capacity, she leads stakeholder engagement, cultivates partnerships, and plays a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic growth. Concurrently, as the Co-Founder of Mental Connect, a ground-up Mental Health Service Directory initiative, Charmaine actively engages stakeholders, fosters partnerships, and provides guidance to the team in maintaining the relevance of the web directory. Dedicated to mental health advocacy, Charmaine has volunteered for numerous charities, contributing to the creation of corporate identities and organising impactful events. Her professional journey reflects a steadfast commitment to making a positive impact, showcasing a unique blend of strategic acumen and hands-on experience. Her dynamic trajectory has included responsibilities in organisational development and marketing, demonstrating a varied and coaching-oriented leadership style.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Charmaine!
Alexander Lee
Alexander Lee Programmes Manager
Alexander Lee graduated from Nanyang Technological University's School of Humanities, where he earned a BA (Hons) in English and a minor in Creative Writing. Working as a festival programmer at the Mental Health Film Festival Singapore, he aspires to curate thought-provoking films and panels that address pressing mental health issues and promote open dialogues around these critical topics. He believes the medium of film has the power to connect and heal.

Beyond his role in festival curation, Alexander is both a writer and filmmaker. His passion for cinema extends to devouring films and immersing himself in essays on various subjects, which led him to participate in the SGIFF's Youth Jury and Critics Programme (now known as YCP) as well as the Yamagata Film Criticism Workshop. Armed with a background in filmmaking and film studies, he revels in uncovering new voices in the realm of contemporary cinema.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Alex!
Nazreen Coupland
Nazreen Coupland Outreach and Communications Executive
Naz truly believes that our art reflects our heart. She is deeply passionate about the intersection of mental health and art, as it offers a powerful platform for building connections, self-reflection, and self-care. Her journey includes leadership roles at a suicide prevention non-profit Caring for Life, where she served as a youth team leader, and as a broadcast director at NUS RadioPulze. In both roles, she has injected creativity and innovation into her work, gaining invaluable insights into mental health support and the transformative power of art.

She's thrilled to be part of the film festival, uniting her passions and expertise. This festival aligns perfectly with her dedication to mental health, and she's eager to contribute to this creative community and explore the potential of film in fostering change and connection.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Nazreen!
Shamin Kamsani
Shamin Kamsani Marketing and Communications Assistant
Shamin, a current student pursuing a Diploma in Media Production and Design at Republic Polytechnic, possesses a strong interest for the arts and a keen interest in visual storytelling through film and media.

Shamin firmly believes that amidst the hustle and bustle of life in Singapore, the possibility of finding peace and solace is accessible to all. As a Marketing and Communications Intern at MHFFS, she is determined to help in whatever ways to heighten awareness and understanding of mental wellness issues.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Shamin!
Hong Wan Jing
Hong Wan Jing Programmes Assistant
Wan Jing, a recent graduate from Raffles Institution and recipient of the 2023 IMDA SG:Digital (Media) Overseas Scholarship, serves as a Programme Assistant for MHFFS. Her goal is to provide audiences with enriching insights into the impactful mental health topics featured in the 2023 lineup while savouring the artistry present in the carefully curated films.

Wan Jing is an ardent painter, photographer and writer outside the film festival. She formerly chaired the Raffles Film Society, currently participates as a selected critic in SGIFF’s 2023 Youth Critics Programme, and is an aspiring niche Instagram micro-influencer. In 2022, amidst her A-level preparations, she directed, wrote, and produced her first film – which began her love affair with cinematography.

Wan Jing strongly believes in the ability of film to foster dialogues on pivotal issues, especially in the realm of mental health advocacy.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Wanjing!
Jean Ng
Jean Ng Programmes Assistant
Jean is currently a student at Singapore Polytechnic. She is interested in video and stage production. Her enthusiasm for media converges with her wish for those facing mental health challenges to feel heard and understood. She believes that the arts play an important part in creating a more empathetic and understanding world, inspiring her to work with MHFFS.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Jean!
Muhammad Shahrul Bin Hussian
Muhammad Shahrul Bin Hussian Marketing and Communications (Outreach/Stakeholder Management) Assistant
Shahrul is currently a student at Singapore Polytechnic pursuing a Diploma in Design, Communication & Experience. He believes that films centered around mental health provide an opportunity for people to explore the vulnerable side of those around them. He sees discussions about these films can provide people with the opportunity to address their own mental wellbeing, which would otherwise be a challenging conversation without the existence of such films.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Shahrul!
Hannah Goh
Hannah Goh Outreach (Event/Stakeholder Management) Assistant
Recently graduated from Temasek Junior College, Hannah is fueled by her passion for storytelling, and believes in the powerful outreach of film to bring about change in the mental health landscape. With a heart to create a safe, inclusive space for all, she aims to exemplify this through her work in breaking stigmas and misconceptions surrounding mental health. As an Outreach Intern at MHFFS, she hopes to be able to gain valuable insights and experiences, while contributing towards making a difference.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Hannah!
Aiden Chen Yuheng
Aiden Chen Yuheng Programmes Assistant
Having fallen in love with the art of storytelling and literature since young, Aiden believes that films can touch the souls of others, acting as a universal language. Still possessing this fierce passion for stories and currently pursuing the Diploma in Media Production and Design at Republic Polytechnic, he is dedicated to bringing light to mental health issues. Aiden believes that he is able to utilize his skills to participate in the world of film, facilitating mindful discussions and viewings all in a bid to better understand each other on a emotional, intimate level.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Aiden!

Board of Directors at MHFFS

Akash Mohapatra
Akash Mohapatra Chairperson
Akash has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry and is currently a Managing Director and heads an APAC legal team at a leading German bank.

He is deeply engrained in community and social causes and in addition to his legal responsibilities, leads CSR at his organisation for Singapore.

Akash is also an ardent champion for mental health causes. He leads the Mental Health employee support group at the bank, is a Mental Health Aider trained in Suicide intervention LIFE training and works closely with a number of mental health initiatives in the community.

Akash enjoys the outdoors and recently completed a 10 days trek in the Himalayas.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Akash!
Dr Jade Kua
Dr Jade Kua Director
Jade is a qualified professional coach and is also a Visiting Consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, an Adjunct Assistant Professor at both the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore and YLLSoM at the National University of Singapore. She is also a Consultant for the Hospital Services Division at the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Kua is also a past President of the Association of Women Doctors (Singapore) and is a champion for the DARE (Dispatcher-Assisted first REsponder) Programme, which aims to help bystanders gain the knowledge and confidence to save lives by learning to dial 995, stay on the line with the medical dispatcher, perform CPR as directed, and use an AED with voice prompts.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Dr Jade!
Hayley Sharratt
Hayley Sharratt Director
Hayley has over 15 years’ experience in finance roles spanning the banking, social and private sector. Hayley was most recently Vice President at Deutsche Bank where she held various roles including Head of Strategic Engagement for the Corporate Services function.

Throughout her career, corporate responsibility has been a key focus in her work. She believes passionately about the role of business in social and environmental development. Over the past 10 years Hayley has focused her voluntary time to the area of mental health, she is on the Board of the Singapore Mental Health Film Festival and Resilience Collective, and supports other mental health initiatives in Singapore.

Thanks for being a part of the team at MHFFS Hayley!


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