Our Grandfather Story - Revision history

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Dayana Rizal: /* Founders */

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Founders

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	===Founders===		===Founders===
	The four NTU undergraduates who pioneered OGS were Matthew Chew, Ng Kai Yuan, Carine Tan and Cheah Wenqi. The four co-founders have since graduated with a degree in Communication Studies.<ref>“[https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/about-us Our Team]”. ''Our Grandfather Story''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> In September 2019, Kai Yuan partnered with Singapore Management University (SMU) to offer lectures on digital film and video for individuals interested in ~~digital film and~~ the media industry.<ref>“[https://academy.smu.edu.sg/certificate-digital-film-and-video-video-content-creation-production-3241 Certificate in Digital Film and Video - Video Content Creation (Production)]”. ''Singapore Management University''. Accessed on 10 July 2019.</ref>		The four NTU undergraduates who pioneered OGS were Matthew Chew, Ng Kai Yuan, Carine Tan and Cheah Wenqi. The four co-founders have since graduated with a degree in Communication Studies.<ref>“[https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/about-us Our Team]”. ''Our Grandfather Story''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> In September 2019, Kai Yuan partnered with Singapore Management University (SMU) to offer lectures on digital film and video for individuals interested in joining the media industry.<ref>“[https://academy.smu.edu.sg/certificate-digital-film-and-video-video-content-creation-production-3241 Certificate in Digital Film and Video - Video Content Creation (Production)]”. ''Singapore Management University''. Accessed on 10 July 2019.</ref>

	==Content growth==		==Content growth==

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	Our Grandfather Story (OGS) is a media production company based in Singapore with a focus on documentary content. As of March 2020, OGS has more than 300,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory Facebook], 150,000 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiZ4QJyWTdbtB2cfyDPApA/videos YouTube] and 45,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/?hl=en Instagram].		Our Grandfather Story (OGS) is a media production company based in Singapore with a focus on documentary content. As of March 2020, OGS has more than 300,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory Facebook], ~150,000 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiZ4QJyWTdbtB2cfyDPApA/videos YouTube] and ~45,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/?hl=en Instagram].

	==Background==		==Background==

Dayana Rizal: /* YouTube series */

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YouTube series

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	[[File:Can Ask Meh thumbnail.jpg\|thumb\|''Can Ask Meh? is a series tackling difficult issues through honest dialogue. Thumbnail from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVZS-2KA9s video].'']]		[[File:Can Ask Meh thumbnail.jpg\|thumb\|''Can Ask Meh? is a series tackling difficult issues through honest dialogue. Thumbnail from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVZS-2KA9s video].'']]
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	Our Grandfather Story (OGS) is a media production company based in Singapore with a focus on documentary content. As of March 2020, OGS has more than 300,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory Facebook], 150,000 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiZ4QJyWTdbtB2cfyDPApA/videos YouTube] and 45,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/?hl=en Instagram].		Our Grandfather Story (OGS) is a media production company based in Singapore with a focus on documentary content. As of March 2020, OGS has more than 300,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory Facebook], 150,000 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiZ4QJyWTdbtB2cfyDPApA/videos YouTube] and 45,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/?hl=en Instagram].

	== Background ==		==Background==
	[[File:Our Grandfather Story team.jpg\|thumb\|''The OGS team as of 2020. Photo from [https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/work-with-us Our Grandfather Story].'']]		[[File:Our Grandfather Story team.jpg\|thumb\|''The OGS team as of 2020. Photo from [https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/work-with-us Our Grandfather Story].'']]

	=== Origins (2016) ===		===Origins (2016)===
	[[File:Fluffy Rainbows OGS.png\|thumb\|''A screengrab from OGS' first video in 2016 - Fluffy Rainbows. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 YouTube].'']]		[[File:Fluffy Rainbows OGS.png\|thumb\|''A screengrab from OGS' first video in 2016 - Fluffy Rainbows. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 YouTube].'']]
	OGS has its origins as a group assignment for a photojournalism class at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>Then, Chloe. “[http://www.wkwscialumnimagazine.com/april-2017/arts-culture/snapshots-of-the-past Snapshots Of The Past]”. ''WKWSCI Alumni Magazine''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The students of the class had been tasked to document Singapore’s tradition and heritage through strong visual storytelling.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> A group of four undergraduates then conceptualised a project that would later grow into a full-fledged production company. The project’s first video titled ''Fluffy Rainbows'' (2016) documented the inner workings of Jackson Bakery & Confectionery in Bedok. The bakery produces the iconic "rainbow" bread that is served with ice cream. Within a week of its upload, the video gained 150,000 views on Facebook.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The video was then posted onto the group's YouTube channel on 30 November 2016 where it has gained more than 114,000 views and 1,200 likes as of March 2020.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore’s Ice Cream Sandwich]”. ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>		OGS has its origins as a group assignment for a photojournalism class at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>Then, Chloe. “[http://www.wkwscialumnimagazine.com/april-2017/arts-culture/snapshots-of-the-past Snapshots Of The Past]”. ''WKWSCI Alumni Magazine''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The students of the class had been tasked to document Singapore’s tradition and heritage through strong visual storytelling.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> A group of four undergraduates then conceptualised a project that would later grow into a full-fledged production company. The project’s first video titled ''Fluffy Rainbows'' (2016) documented the inner workings of Jackson Bakery & Confectionery in Bedok. The bakery produces the iconic "rainbow" bread that is served with ice cream. Within a week of its upload, the video gained 150,000 views on Facebook.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The video was then posted onto the group's YouTube channel on 30 November 2016 where it has gained more than 114,000 views and 1,200 likes as of March 2020.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore’s Ice Cream Sandwich]”. ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>
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	After several successful productions, OGS attracted the interest of a production house that offered a $50,000 investment to turn the project into a business.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> OGS was officially listed as a private company and start-up in February 2017 with an office space at Victory Centre building.<ref>“[https://www.sgpbusiness.com/company/Our-Grandfather-Story-Pte-Ltd OUR GRANDFATHER STORY]”. ''Singapore Business''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>		After several successful productions, OGS attracted the interest of a production house that offered a $50,000 investment to turn the project into a business.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> OGS was officially listed as a private company and start-up in February 2017 with an office space at Victory Centre building.<ref>“[https://www.sgpbusiness.com/company/Our-Grandfather-Story-Pte-Ltd OUR GRANDFATHER STORY]”. ''Singapore Business''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>

	=== Founders ===		===Founders===
	The four NTU undergraduates who pioneered OGS were Matthew Chew, Ng Kai Yuan, Carine Tan and Cheah Wenqi. The four co-founders have since graduated with a degree in Communication Studies.<ref>“[https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/about-us Our Team]”. ''Our Grandfather Story''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>		The four NTU undergraduates who pioneered OGS were Matthew Chew, Ng Kai Yuan, Carine Tan and Cheah Wenqi. The four co-founders have since graduated with a degree in Communication Studies.<ref>“[https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/about-us Our Team]”. ''Our Grandfather Story''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> In September 2019, Kai Yuan partnered with Singapore Management University (SMU) to offer lectures on digital film and video for individuals interested in digital film and the media industry.<ref>“[https://academy.smu.edu.sg/certificate-digital-film-and-video-video-content-creation-production-3241 Certificate in Digital Film and Video - Video Content Creation (Production)]”. ''Singapore Management University''. Accessed on 10 July 2019.</ref>

	== Content growth ==		==Content growth==
	[[File:Our Grandfather Story Branding.jpg\|thumb\|''The four content pillars of Our Grandfather Story. Photo credit to [http://www.fable.sg/ourgrandfatherstory/ Fable].'']]		[[File:Our Grandfather Story Branding.jpg\|thumb\|''The four content pillars of Our Grandfather Story. Photo credit to [http://www.fable.sg/ourgrandfatherstory/ Fable].'']]

	=== Documentary videos ===		===Documentary videos===
	While OGS always had a focus of curating features on lesser-known businesses and individuals in Singapore, the treatment of their storytelling has evolved over time. Their first few videos featured pop-up texts on a series of edited footage.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore's Ice Cream Sandwich]". ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfBK-WTe-T4 Nanyang-styled banana pie]". ''YouTube''. December 1, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref> As of 2020, most of OGS's documentaries include interview footage and voiceovers - which is a break from their early style.		While OGS always had a focus of curating features on lesser-known businesses and individuals in Singapore, the treatment of their storytelling has evolved over time. Their first few videos featured pop-up texts on a series of edited footage.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore's Ice Cream Sandwich]". ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfBK-WTe-T4 Nanyang-styled banana pie]". ''YouTube''. December 1, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref> As of 2020, most of OGS's documentaries include interview footage and voiceovers - which is a break from their early style.

	=== YouTube series ===		===YouTube series===
	[[File:Can Ask Meh thumbnail.jpg\|thumb\|''Can Ask Meh? is a series tackling difficult issues through honest dialogue. Thumbnail from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVZS-2KA9s video].'']]		[[File:Can Ask Meh thumbnail.jpg\|thumb\|''Can Ask Meh? is a series tackling difficult issues through honest dialogue. Thumbnail from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVZS-2KA9s video].'']]
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	=== Branded content ===		===Branded content & collaborations===
	[[File:The Machinist OGS.jpg\|thumb\|''Video thumbnail for The Machinist (2018) that had been produced for the Singapore Heritage Festival. Photo from [https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story Run and Gun Media].'']]		[[File:The Machinist OGS.jpg\|thumb\|''Video thumbnail for The Machinist (2018) that had been produced for the Singapore Heritage Festival. Photo from [https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story Run and Gun Media].'']]
	In April 2017, OGS received a $10,000 grant from NTU’s innovation and enterprise arm, NTUitive, with an agreement to secure at least one corporate client within six months.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Since then, OGS has worked with clients such as Temasek,<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1317534468346051 We Call This Rail Love]”. ''Facebook''. June 8, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020. </ref> National Heritage Board,<ref>“[https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story The Machinist]”. ''Run and Gun Media''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>“[https://www.oursgheritage.sg/resources/ Our SG Heritage - The Family of Hawker Chefs (in collaboration with Our Grandfather Story)]”. ''Our SG Heritage''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Nippon Paint<ref>Nippon Paint Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1029893413776826 Mooving House]”. Facebook. June 9, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> and DBS.		In April 2017, OGS received a $10,000 grant from NTU’s innovation and enterprise arm, NTUitive, with an agreement to secure at least one corporate client within six months.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Since then, OGS has worked with clients such as Temasek,<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1317534468346051 We Call This Rail Love]”. ''Facebook''. June 8, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020. </ref> National Heritage Board,<ref>“[https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story The Machinist]”. ''Run and Gun Media''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>“[https://www.oursgheritage.sg/resources/ Our SG Heritage - The Family of Hawker Chefs (in collaboration with Our Grandfather Story)]”. ''Our SG Heritage''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Nippon Paint<ref>Nippon Paint Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1029893413776826 Mooving House]”. Facebook. June 9, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> and DBS.
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	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TebgQe4tc8w&feature=emb_title People in the Public Transport Industry \| Can Ask Meh?]		\| [https: / www.youtube.com watch?v="TebgQe4tc8w&feature=emb_title" People in the Public Transport Industry \|Can Ask Meh?]
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	\|National Council of Social Service		\|National Council of Social Service
	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eelae4tilBE&feature=emb_title People With Mental Health Conditions \| Can Ask Meh?]		\| [https: / www.youtube.com watch?v="Eelae4tilBE&feature=emb_title" People With Mental Health Conditions \|Can Ask Meh?]
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			In May 2018, OGS collaborated with Geylang Adventures to feature the story of 70-year-old Yeo Li Ying and the Cheng Xing Provision Shop before its slated closure. They also organised two guided tours to educate participants about the shop's heritage.<ref>Lim, Min Zhang. “[https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/last-hurrah-70-year-old-geylang-mama-shop Last hurrah for 70-year-old Geylang mama shop]”. ''The New Paper''. May 11, 2018. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref>

	== References / Citations ==		==References / Citations==
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[[File:OGS logotype.jpg|thumb|''OGS is a Singapore-based media production company. Photo credit to [http://www.fable.sg/ourgrandfatherstory/ Fable].'']]
Our Grandfather Story (OGS) is a media production company based in Singapore with a focus on documentary content. As of March 2020, OGS has more than 300,000 followers on [https://www.facebook.com/ourgrandfatherstory Facebook], 150,000 subscribers on [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiZ4QJyWTdbtB2cfyDPApA/videos YouTube] and 45,000 followers on [https://www.instagram.com/ourgrandfatherstory/?hl=en Instagram].

== Background ==
[[File:Our Grandfather Story team.jpg|thumb|''The OGS team as of 2020. Photo from [https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/work-with-us Our Grandfather Story].'']]

=== Origins (2016) ===
[[File:Fluffy Rainbows OGS.png|thumb|''A screengrab from OGS' first video in 2016 - Fluffy Rainbows. Photo from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 YouTube].'']]
OGS has its origins as a group assignment for a photojournalism class at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).<ref>Then, Chloe. “[http://www.wkwscialumnimagazine.com/april-2017/arts-culture/snapshots-of-the-past Snapshots Of The Past]”. ''WKWSCI Alumni Magazine''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The students of the class had been tasked to document Singapore’s tradition and heritage through strong visual storytelling.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> A group of four undergraduates then conceptualised a project that would later grow into a full-fledged production company. The project’s first video titled ''Fluffy Rainbows'' (2016) documented the inner workings of Jackson Bakery & Confectionery in Bedok. The bakery produces the iconic "rainbow" bread that is served with ice cream. Within a week of its upload, the video gained 150,000 views on Facebook.<ref>Chin, Daryl. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/not-the-same-old-grandfather-stories Not the same old grandfather stories]”. ''The Straits Times''. October 23, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> The video was then posted onto the group's YouTube channel on 30 November 2016 where it has gained more than 114,000 views and 1,200 likes as of March 2020.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore’s Ice Cream Sandwich]”. ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>

After several successful productions, OGS attracted the interest of a production house that offered a $50,000 investment to turn the project into a business.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> OGS was officially listed as a private company and start-up in February 2017 with an office space at Victory Centre building.<ref>“[https://www.sgpbusiness.com/company/Our-Grandfather-Story-Pte-Ltd OUR GRANDFATHER STORY]”. ''Singapore Business''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>

=== Founders ===
The four NTU undergraduates who pioneered OGS were Matthew Chew, Ng Kai Yuan, Carine Tan and Cheah Wenqi. The four co-founders have since graduated with a degree in Communication Studies.<ref>“[https://ourgrandfatherstory.com/about-us Our Team]”. ''Our Grandfather Story''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref>

== Content growth ==
[[File:Our Grandfather Story Branding.jpg|thumb|''The four content pillars of Our Grandfather Story. Photo credit to [http://www.fable.sg/ourgrandfatherstory/ Fable].'']]

=== Documentary videos ===
While OGS always had a focus of curating features on lesser-known businesses and individuals in Singapore, the treatment of their storytelling has evolved over time. Their first few videos featured pop-up texts on a series of edited footage.<ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF0SsN8RVU4 Fluffy Rainbows - Singapore's Ice Cream Sandwich]". ''YouTube''. November 30, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfBK-WTe-T4 Nanyang-styled banana pie]". ''YouTube''. December 1, 2016. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref> As of 2020, most of OGS's documentaries include interview footage and voiceovers - which is a break from their early style.

=== YouTube series ===
[[File:Can Ask Meh thumbnail.jpg|thumb|''Can Ask Meh? is a series tackling difficult issues through honest dialogue. Thumbnail from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVZS-2KA9s video].'']]
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!Series
!Seasons
!Episodes
!Playlists
|-
| rowspan="4" |2018 - ongoing
| rowspan="4" |Offbeat: Can Ask Meh?
|4
|First episode airing on 2 April 2020
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_VvxYHTrvc&list=PLGojKgEnSjGyuPJfUT1BfQy-UAssw4EwY Playlist]
|-
|3
|4
|<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd4CKmqlIK0 People Battling Death | Can Ask Meh?]”. ''YouTube''. October 15, 2019. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuCUkm9kFbQ Caring For People with Mental Health Conditions | Can Ask Meh?]”. ''YouTube''. October 28, 2019. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi0hHHvp0xc Survivors Of Sexual Violence | Can Ask Meh?]”. ''YouTube''. November 19, 2019. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref><ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqWgq-lqn7E Beauty Pageant Winners | Can Ask Meh?]”. ''YouTube''. November 25, 2019. Accessed on 1 April 2020.</ref>
|-
|2
|6
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGx3Myf8kSANuxKWYVUBPHyj Playlist]
|-
|1
|6
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGwnCfmspFRvlFWFAiXfQMa3 Playlist]
|-
| rowspan="3" |2017 - ongoing
|Offbeat
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|45
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGyHLp4QoLUqkRapYqQFUafr Playlist]
|-
|Neighbours
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|150
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGzX4AW8gUKLDOTE-E2lDCzB Playlist]
|-
|Generations
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|53
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGwrqxxYxGRE2Qj9keWW3Tqn Playlist]
|-
|2016 - ongoing
|Flavours
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
|111
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGojKgEnSjGzJFdilnMRBpLQM1ggtDdKt Playlist]
|}

=== Branded content ===
[[File:The Machinist OGS.jpg|thumb|''Video thumbnail for The Machinist (2018) that had been produced for the Singapore Heritage Festival. Photo from [https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story Run and Gun Media].'']]
In April 2017, OGS received a $10,000 grant from NTU’s innovation and enterprise arm, NTUitive, with an agreement to secure at least one corporate client within six months.<ref>Tee, Cheryl. “[https://www.sgsme.sg/news/startups/hit-video-clip-ice-cream-bread-leads-start Hit video clip on ice-cream bread leads to start-up]”. ''The Straits Times''. May 30, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Since then, OGS has worked with clients such as Temasek,<ref>Our Grandfather Story. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1317534468346051 We Call This Rail Love]”. ''Facebook''. June 8, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020. </ref> National Heritage Board,<ref>“[https://runandgun.sg/portfolio-updates/tag/Our+Grandfather+Story The Machinist]”. ''Run and Gun Media''. April 9, 2018. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref><ref>“[https://www.oursgheritage.sg/resources/ Our SG Heritage - The Family of Hawker Chefs (in collaboration with Our Grandfather Story)]”. ''Our SG Heritage''. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> Nippon Paint<ref>Nippon Paint Singapore. “[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1029893413776826 Mooving House]”. Facebook. June 9, 2017. Accessed on 4 March 2020.</ref> and DBS.
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Client
!Video Links
|-
| rowspan="3" |2019
| rowspan="3" |Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=yOiNsnqbtCk&feature=emb_title Singapore's Last Teochew Puppeteers]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ3er_oQQkg&feature=emb_title Bead by Bead - The Art of Crafting Peranakan Beaded Shoes]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gzGMY1eyD8&feature=emb_title Cultures Alive: Preserving Peranakan Recipes]
|-
| rowspan="6" |2018
| rowspan="2" |National Heritage Board (Singapore Heritage Festival)
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PZhp3RxAp8&feature=emb_title The Machinist: Hup Yick Engineering]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqWPyK_PGrA&feature=emb_title Singapore's Oldest Sugar Manufacturer]
|-
|Singapore Food Festival - The 50 cents Fest
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm_YUH4p1Sk&feature=emb_title A Taste of 1930s Singapore: Fish Molee & Walnut Cookie]
|-
| rowspan="2" |Temasek
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj5qWDMSa-E&feature=emb_title Rail Love]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TebgQe4tc8w&feature=emb_title People in the Public Transport Industry | Can Ask Meh?]
|-
|National Council of Social Service
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eelae4tilBE&feature=emb_title People With Mental Health Conditions | Can Ask Meh?]
|-
| rowspan="2" |2017
|Nippon Paint
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0xeoATSvm4Y&feature=emb_title Mooving House: The Hindu House Blessing]
|-
|DBS Marina Regatta
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S6gQI-pskA&feature=emb_logo Birth of a Dragon]
|}

== References / Citations ==
[[Category:Singapore Brands]]