Royston tan short film

An award winning short with a hyperkinetic, mindbending foray into the world of adolescent singaporean boys. Royston tan the singapore lgbt encyclopaedia wiki fandom. It will allow the audience to make choices via an application and decide on the outcome for nick, the main protagonist played by shawn thia. Expanded from his 2002 award winning short, royston tans debut feature 15 has been kicking up a storm in his native singapore. High launched online today and lets viewers guide main character nick through a series of choices. When i ask royston tan if theres a film hes made that he wishes had gotten as much attention as 15, he says no, and my heart sinks im disappointed because a part of me wants him to point to a lesser known film, expressing regret that of course its the gangster movie thats become the most talked about. Taking its title from the age of its five street kid stars, whose real life experiences provided the initial inspiration, 15 is an unflinching account of youth marginalised by singaporean society in which good grades and smart appearances are valued above individuality. A housewife sits alone at her home, which is filled with retired kiddy rides.

Both are at standards comparable to international productions i. Last wednesday, i attended the movie premiere of a short film by royston tan, titled. High is an interactive short film experience that seeks to engage youth and simultaneously educate them on the challenges and choices relating to drug abuse. If it gets a little messagey, thats because its an antidrug campaign. We talked to royston about the process behind creating the film, and his upcoming projects. Royston tan on his interactive film high, and the new. All in all, 15 is a heartwarming short film, but a disappointing featurelength. Singapore singaporean director royston tan has set up his own film production house 10twentyeight after leaving his position as inhouse director of zhao wei films. Father inspired by son, a short film by royston tan father draws its inspiration from roystons awards winning short film son. The film highlights their harrowing place in time and this small world. It talks about how kinship is neglected by the younger generation. Royston tans gay short film anniversary gets r21 rating. Produced as a commissioned piece for the cine65 short film competition, tan explores the sights and sounds that we often take for granted growing up here. Mr he said making the movie was an emotional journey as.

Roystons fond memories of the island from his younger days and his passion for documenting singapores heritage can be seen from his recent work, 7 letters, and his other short film 50 first kisses. It will allow the audience to make choices via an app and decide on the outcome for the protagonist nick. See more of singapore heritage short film competition on facebook. Local filmmaker royston tan 15, 881, bunga sayang took that concept and crafted it into a loving homage to singapore. Singapore a short film by local filmmaker royston tan has garnered more than three million views ever since its debut on chinabased video sharing platform youku.

This film was inspired by the poems two mothers in a hdb playground by arthur yap and two mothers over a wall in queen astrid park by foo chen loong. Watch award winning short films from film festivals, competitions, film schools and more. Directed by royston tan, the film is an expanded version of tan s 2002 awardwinning short film, also titled 15. It will allow the audience to make choices via an app and decide on the ou. The prolific royston tan never fails to create films that are bursting with local flavour, films that resonate with just about everyone.

A boy tries to help his grandfather remember, but his grandfather doesnt need to remember the past. Yvonne lim is also cast in this movie that is why she is probably one of the reason why. To find out more about the two sides of drugs, play it now and choose your own ending. Awardwinning director royston tan, who directed high, and mr he shuming left, the films scriptwriter. Ah kong is short film written and directed by royston tan and presented by the health promotion board. The 43yearold, who has won over 40 international and local film awards, is known for his raw and honest films. Royston tan on his interactive film high, and the new movie he cant complete because of the covid19 pandemic. Tan is a graduate from temasek polytechnic, where he studied visual communications. And singapores having a say as well filmmaker royston tan is serving time as a jury member for the asian new talent award 2009. Fast, frenetic, and furious best describe the story of five teenage boys all but abandoned by the system, estranged from any parents, and discarded by life in general. Before we get into all that, heres a moment of honesty.

Its started off in january where i wanted to create 3 short films on the concept of memory bank, minimum crew, just a sound man and a dp. Overseas buyers please drop in an email if interested. The national council against drug abuse ncada is officially launching its antidrug campaign by showcasing singapores first interactive short film. Interactive short film aims to push antidrug message. They build a world of there own in which gangs, drugs, fighting, body piercing, selfharm, and even suicide are considered commonplace. Royston tan short film garners 3 million hits in china. Royston tan was born on october 5, 1976 in singapore. This new interactive film by royston tan depicts the highs. Royston envisioned his apartment a doublestorey twoplus onebedroom condominium unit in serangoon as a blank canvas that allows him to change his environment whenever he likes. Unlike past antidrug messaging, high has five endings, said mr he shuming, the films scriptwriter.

As such, he is often regarded as the enfant terrible which means terrible child in french of singapore film. Royston tan has 2,172 posts on their instagram profile. In addition to preparing for a retrospective of his short films in japan, tan is shooting a new short film called monkey love. Singapore director royston tans latest film, 881, is a musical about two childhood friends who grow up mesmerized by the glitter and glamour of getai. It will allow the audience to make choices and decide on the outcome for nick, the main protagonist. A collaborative effort between the national council against drug abuse ncada and awardwinning local filmmaker royston tan, high is singapores first interactive short film thats also part of the councils 2020 campaign in the fight against illegal drug usage. No moral high ground taken in first interactive short film. A community film presented by kmspks that emphasises gratitude for the quiet love of our own families. She seems to have difficulty differentiating the past or present. Two brothers goes in seach for their dead hamster in their childhood playground. Directed by royston tan, the film is an expanded version of tans 2002 award winning short film, also titled 15.

His short film 15 2003 has won many awards, including best fiction award at tampere film festival 2003. I guess royston shouldve just left the short alone until he managed to build a stronger plot. Vicky by royston tan singapore comedy short film viddsee. Get high on this sexy, black mirrorstyle interactive.

One of singapores most prolific directors, royston tan is known for his feature films, such as 15 2003, 4. Hosted on a microsite, high is available for all to watch freely. From the maker of the award winning film, 15, royston tans second feature film, 4. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. He first came into prominence through his short films. Royston tan known for his art cinema feature and short films, such as sons, mother, 881 and 15 is one of singapores most promising young filmmakers.

Produced as a commissioned piece for the cine65 short film competition, tan explores the sights and sounds that we often take. The awarenessraising short is directed by royston tan, in collaboration with singapores national council against drug abuse and dentsu aegis network. Muragishi died in 2006 in a swimming accident in a river in. It is one of the few singaporean films to feature brief fullfrontal male nudity, together with the singaporeanthai film pleasure factory and the singaporeanhong kong. These are the themes, anniversary, a new short film by acclaimed singaporean director royston tan and playwrightwriter alfian saat explores. High an interactive film by royston tan an initiative. As we unravel the story of a sons estrangement from his father, popiah reveals itself to be equally a lyrical, yet authentic record of the joys. Looking forward to what royston tan will be sharing. Whats most noteworthy about this antidrug abuse initiative, apart from its bold use of the cyoa bandersnatch format, are definitely the camerawork and lighting. Interactive film by spore filmmaker royston tan lets you. Some of you might be familiar with the works of homegrown filmmaker royston tan. Sons 2000, hock hiap leong 2001, 48 on aids 2002, mother 2002 and 15 2002. Titled, high, the film by awardwinning director royston tan, will not be a preachy movie. Royston was conferred asean director of the year in 2001, and named young artist of the year by the national arts council in 2002.

Singapore has roped in awardwinning filmmaker royston tan to produce a sexy, black mirrorstyle interactive movie to turn the youth away from drugs. Although potentially controversial, alfian tells fridae in an exclusive interview why he thinks a wartsandall depiction of gay people is needed. The 3d film titled fishlove is a tribute to hiroaki muragishi, the actor of tans experimental awardwinning short film monkeylove. The housewife seems to have difficulty differentiating the past or present, as various scenes flashes from her life across her head. As she prods through her life, going about with her daily chores, things take a sharp turn when she is forced to face the issues in her present life. Royston tan is an active director in the singapore film industry, who has directed feature films including 3688 2015, 12 lotus 2008, 881 2007, and 4. The youngest jury member in the history of the film festival, which concludes sunday, tan joined a panel headed by south korean filmmaker im kwontaek, alongside chinese actress yu nan, chinese director zhu wen. Netflix wouldnt have any issue streaming this short film. Titled high, the film by awardwinning director royston tan will not be a preachy movie.