SIGNICIA Lives In Motion

For Yan Da | Founder of inuhomes, movement is less about following a fixed path than staying open to what might be built, learned or experienced next. After close to a decade working with animals, he founded inuhomes with a belief that the way we care for dogs should evolve with the way they have become part of the family. Alongside entrepreneurship, travel and content creation continue to widen his perspective and keep curiosity at the centre of how he moves through life. Who are you beyond your professional title? I’m someone who has always been curious and likes building things around what I genuinely care about. Animals have been a huge part of my life for years, but I also love travelling, creating content and sharing experiences with people. I don’t think I fit neatly into one box, and I’ve learned to embrace that. What experiences have shaped the person you are today? Working with animals for close to a decade taught me patience, responsibility and how much trust matters. Becoming an entrepreneur pushed me in a completely different way, because suddenly I had to turn an idea into something real and take ownership of every decision. Travelling and creating content have also exposed me to different people, cultures and perspectives. All of those experiences have shaped how I see both my work and myself. Photos courtesy of Yanda. What continues to move you forward in your work and life? I think it’s curiosity, and the feeling that there is always something else I can build, experience or learn. Whether it’s growing my business, creating something I’m proud of, working with animals or travelling somewhere new, I like knowing that my life can keep evolving. It’s about exploring new experiences and continuing to find something novel in life. What do you hope your work moves or inspires in others? I hope it shows people that you don’t have to fit into just one version of yourself. You can build a business, pursue your passions, travel, create and still keep figuring things out along the way. I’d love for what I do to encourage someone to take a chance on something they genuinely care about. What is something you carry with you wherever you go physically or metaphorically? Curiosity. I’m always observing, asking questions and wanting to experience something new. Whether I’m travelling, working with animals or creating content, I think that curiosity helps me connect with people and see things from different perspectives. “You don’t have to fit into just one version of yourself.” What first moved you to begin inuhomes? I started inuhomes because I saw how much the way people view their pets was changing. More couples are choosing a DINK lifestyle, and for many of them, their dogs really are their kids. I felt there was room for a different kind of boarding experience in Singapore, one that treats dogs less like pets being temporarily housed and more like family members who deserve thoughtful and professional care. How has building the business shaped your own identity? inuhomes has only been around for about a year, so a lot of this stage has been about building foundations, making mistakes and learning very quickly from them. Running a business has taught me that entrepreneurship is much less about having everything figured out and more about being willing to adapt, solve problems and keep improving. It has made me more resilient and much more comfortable with uncertainty. What change do you hope your work creates? I hope inuhomes can be part of changing how pet care is viewed in Singapore, especially as dogs become an even bigger part of the family. I want owners to feel that choosing a boarding space can come with the same level of consideration they would give any other important part of their lives. For the industry, I hope we can contribute towards higher standards in safety, care and transparency, while still creating an environment that feels warm and personal. Photos courtesy of Yanda. What drew you to the SIGNICIA combination you selected, and what about it feels most like you? I was drawn to the silver body and burgundy identity capsule combination first because it feels clean, modern and easy to style. I also really like how sleek and understated the design is. The fact that SIGNICIA is a Singapore brand makes it feel even more personal to me, especially because I love supporting something that comes from home while still having a very international feel. Where do you see SIGNICIA fitting naturally into your work, travels or everyday life? Travel is already such a big part of my life, both personally and through content creation, so I see it naturally becoming something I bring along on trips. I’m constantly moving between work, travelling and creating, so I like having something that feels practical but still fits my personal style. Photos courtesy of Yanda. What are you moving towards next? I’m moving towards building a life where I can continue growing my business without giving up the other things that make me feel like myself. I want to travel more, create better work, experience new things and stay open to opportunities I might not have planned for. I don’t necessarily know exactly where it leads, and I think that’s part of what excites me. For Yan Da, moving forward does not require knowing every turn in advance. It is enough to stay curious, build with care, and remain open to the possibilities that appear along the way.

Lim Shi-An Actress | Singapore How would you describe who you are beyond your professional title? I am just a girl who loves nature and the outdoors and who doesn’t like spending money haha. What experiences have shaped the person you are today? I think all our life experiences inevitably shape who we are today. Even the bad ones. Photos courtesy of Lim Shi-An. What continues to move you forward in your work and life? I truly love my work and my life! I look forward to new challenges that will help me grow professionally and personally. There is a lot of life to live. What do you hope your work moves or inspires in others? I hope that my work inspires others to support the arts in as many ways as they can. Can you share a moment when travelling with SIGNICIA became part of a meaningful experience, sparked a conversation or created a connection? SIGNICIA is now permanently ingrained in my memory because it accompanied me on my first trip to Locarno Film Festival, where my film The House On The Moon was premiering! It truly kept me company from the plane, to the train, to long walks across cobblestone to Locarno town. Those tiny wheels are very powerful take my word!   Photos courtesy of Lim Shi-An. What are you moving towards next?  I am moving towards an exciting new phase in my life where I am a new homeowner! This will be the next major project I am working on. What first drew you to acting, and what continues to keep you connected to the craft? I have always been drawn to performing arts. My first role was Pocahontas in my kindergarten graduation musical. I remember loving every moment on stage. I can’t live without acting and I feel very sad when I don’t have work. That’s how I know I was meant to do it. Has portraying a character ever changed the way you see yourself or the world? Actually every character I’ve played has changed me in one way or another. They are all so varied and flawed and different. I owe a lot to the characters I play and their unique ways of seeing the world. Photos courtesy of Lim Shi-An. What do you hope audiences feel or carry with them after watching your performance? I hope that they don’t see me but rather truly get sucked into the world of the show. I hope that I am a chameleon that allows the audience to suspend their disbelief entirely.

Tan Si En Founder & Film Producer | Momo Film Co   How would you describe who you are beyond your professional title? I’m someone who loves great food, good wine, and is curious about people and ideas. Producing is just one expression of that curiosity. I enjoy connecting people, discovering new things, and creating spaces where conversations can lead to unexpected collaborations. What experiences have shaped the person you are today? Producing films across Asia and Europe has reinforced my belief that great storytelling begins with genuine emotion. Every filmmaker, every city and every collaboration has expanded the way I see the world and reminded me that empathy is one of the most valuable qualities a producer can have. What continues to move you forward in your work and life? I’m motivated by untold stories and by seeing them reach audiences they were never expected to reach. Watching a story resonate across cultures is incredibly rewarding. Beyond the films themselves, I’m equally excited by building long-term creative relationships that continue long after a project ends. What do you hope your work moves or inspires in others? The stories I love often begin somewhere very specific, yet reveal something universal about human nature. If our work inspires someone to see things from a new perspective, then we’ve achieved something meaningful. Can you share a moment when travelling with SIGNICIA became part of a meaningful experience, sparked a conversation or created a connection? Some of my most meaningful conversations have happened while travelling between festivals and film markets. Casual coffee sessions about cinema and cultural identity that unexpectedly become creative partnerships are especially precious to me. SIGNICIA takes me from one place to another, accompanying conversations, collaborations and friendships that are shaping the next chapter of my work. What are you moving towards next? I’m building towards films and television that are larger in scale, with the hope of connecting Asia with the rest of the world through bold, distinctive storytelling. I want to champion filmmakers with unique voices, create ambitious international collaborations, and contribute to an ecosystem where Asian stories are recognised not simply as regional films, but as part of global cinema. On Making Films What draws you to the stories you choose to bring to life? I’m drawn to stories that reveal something deeply human while taking creative risks. I make films that are bold, edgy and, hopefully, never boring. Whether they’re intimate dramas or ambitious genre films, I’m interested in projects that challenge audiences, stay with them long after the credits roll, and reflect perspectives we don’t often see on screen. How do collaboration and different perspectives shape the final work? Producing and filmmaking are fundamentally about collaboration. Think team sports. Every project brings together people with different experiences, cultures and ways of thinking. My role is to create an environment where people strengthen one another rather than compete. The best films are rarely built around a single voice. They’re the result of trust, generosity and shared ambition. What has your latest project revealed to you about your practice or yourself? Working on The House on the Moon, Singapore’s first wuxia feature to utilise virtual production, reminded me that ambition and patience must go hand in hand. It reinforced that producing isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building the right team, creating the right conditions, and helping everyone achieve something none of us could have accomplished alone.