“If you don’t have anything to say then you shouldn’t be making films. It’s nothing to do with what lens you’re using” – Christopher Doyle
Highlights of some PROJECTS I was involved in:
Feature Film (Fiction):
– Cinematographer : “Rough Mix” – Independent Feature Film (RED-Scarlet) in 2012. Director: Tan Ying Jien.
– Assistant Stereographer : “Bait 3D” – Black Magic Design (RED-MX), 2011-12/Drama
– Lighting Director: “Truth Be Told” – local independent feature (HDV), 2007
– Lighting Director: “Smell of Rain” – local independent feature (DV), 2006
TV Drama:
– Cinematographer: “Crimson 2” Docu-drama, Channel News Asia (Panasonic af102), 2013
– B Camera Operator/2nd Steadicam: “The Kitchen Musical” 13 Episodes, AXN – The Group Entertainment. (RED-MX)2011
– Steadicam Operator (selected episodes): “Unriddle 最火搭挡”, Mediacorp Ch8 drama (XDCAM-HD PDW700)2010
Documentary Feature:
– Cinematographer: “Hinterland”, Tan Pinpin (commence from 2013, in production)
– Producer/Director/Cinematographer: “Remember Chek Jawa”- independent,(DV) premiered at “Wildlife Asia Film Festival 2007”
– Lighting Director: “Temasek Film” – Singapore History Museum (HDCAM), 2006. Production Hse-GSM Media
TV Documentary:
– Cinematographer : “The Mark of Empire” Ep 2-4, Channel News Asia (IFA Media). 2020
– Cinematographer : “Singapore On Film” Channel News Asia (MAKE WAVES). 2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards, “Best Regional Documentary Series (SIN)”
– Cinematographer : “Inside: JEWEL Changi Airport” National Geographic Channel (IFA Media) 2019
– Cinematographer : “Inside T4: Terminal of Tomorrow” National Geographic Channel (IFA Media) 2018
– Cinematographer : “Inside Singapore Airlines” National Geographic Channel (IFA Media) 2017
– Cinematographer: “Megastructures Petronas” (Leg 3 )- National Geographic Channel – ((2016) for Infocus Asia.
– Cinematographer: “Up to the Sky” (Pinnacle@Duxton), PARKAS FILM GbR, 2016
– Cinematographer: “A Taste of Hong Kong” – on TLC Channel (Beach House)2015
– Cinematographer (part of team): CITY REDESIGN, Channel News Asia, Prod Hse – Xtreme Production 2014, 2015
– Cinematographer:”101 East: Small Fry, Big Catch” – Al Jazeera English Channel 2011
– Cinematographer: “Almost Famous (Ep1)- Close-up for the Kathoey”. Best Social Awareness Program- Highly Commended (Asian Television Awards 2010) – Vertigo Pictures
– Cinematographer (part of team): “It’s Organic” (DVCProHD) (UK & France) – on organic food, Channel News Asia International, 2008. Production House- Very! Productions
– Cinematographer: “Paradise Asia” (Vietnam&Bali)-on resort architecture, Channel News Asia International, 2007/08. Production House- Xtreme Production
– Cinematographer (part of team): “Silent Scream” (Terminal Illness & Marriage series) (DV), Mediacorp Ch8, 2007/08. Production House- The Reel Thing
– Cinematographer (part of team) : “Online Gaming”- USA cable TV, (HDCAM), 2006. Production House- The Right Angle Media
– Cinematographer: “Living Treasures”- Singapore marine life, Channel News Asia, 2006. Production House- Big Communications
– 2nd unit Cameraman: “Brat Camp of China” –National Geographic Asia . 1 month shoot in Szechuan province, China. (DV), 2005. Production House- Threesixzero Productions
– Cinematographer: “Destination Dance-New Beginnings” – Dance drama (Chinese, Indian & Malay ) for Singapore TV 12- Arts Central (DV), 2005. Production House- Kismet Films
– Expedition & Underwater cameraman: Marine biological survey expedition (Sabah, Malaysia) (DV), 2002
– Producer, Director, Cameraman & Editor: “Docent” Singapore Zoological Gardens- short (DV), 2000
– Cinematographer: “Tree Climbing Crab” documentary short at Sungei Buloh Mangrove for NUS (DV), 2002
TVC:
– Cinematographer: Persil, Prod Hse – Ugly Duckling Projects, 2015
– Cinematographer: Acuvue Define, Prod Hse- The Reel Thing, 2015
– Producer, Cinematographer: “Malaysia Truly Asia” TVC 2014 (Penang, KL, Malacca)
– Cinematographer: GOLDLION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, Prod Hse – Sound Image, 2014
– Producer, Cinematographer: Tourism Malaysia (KL, Penang, Malacca), Asian Food Channel, 2014
– Cinematographer: eSynchrony – Where Real Dates Happen (Canon C100) 2013
– Cinematographer: JOY Dish Detergent, AsianFoodChannel (Canon C100) 2013
– Cinematographer: Tefal Blendforce Maxi by Anis Nabilah, AsianFoddChannel (Canon C100) 2013
– Cinematographer: Dole Pineapple TVC, AsianFoodChannel (Sony FS700) 2013
– Cinematographer: UOB Visa TVC (Bangkok,Singapore,KL), AsianFoodChannel (Sony F3) 2013
– Cinematographer: SCOOT Airline TVC (China), B.O.S Pictures, 2012
– Cinematographer: Unilever Knorr TVC, AsianFoodChannel (Sony FS700) 2012
– Cinematographer: Penang Tourism, AsianFoodChannel (Canon C300, 5dmk2) 2012
– Cinematographer: Del Monte Blueberry Juice, AsianFoodChannel (FS700) 2012
– Cinematographer: Gunther’s Restaurant Singapore, AsianFoodChannel (Canon C300)
2012
– Cinematographer: Neu Vida Omega 9, AsianFoodChannel (Sony FS700) 2012
– Cinematographer: Malaysia Tourism Board, AsianFoodChannel (Sony F3) 2012
– Cinematographer: DBS Indulge Series, AsianFoodChannel (Sony F3) 2012
– Cinematographer: Marina Bay Sands, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2011
– Cinematographer: IWANNAGOHOME TVC, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
– Cinematographer: Orchard Central TVC, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
– Cinematographer: “Alexandra Duric” Singapore Tourism Board, Shanghai World Expo 2010, 10AM Communications (5dmk2)2010
– Cinematographer: “Video Gallery” for Mediacorp (P+S Technik adapter, HVX), 2008
– Cinematographer: “Impact” mint (DVCProHD), 2007
– Cinematographer: “Beauty World” the musical (DV), 2007
– Cinematographer, editor, colorist: “Scholl (16mm film), 2005
– Cinematographer: “Red Fur Dog” (16mm film), 2004
– Cinematographer: “Emicakes” (DV), 2004
TV Variety Program:
– Cinematographer: “MissAdventures”, Mediacorp OKTO, 5 episodes, 2015
– Cinematographer: “A Taste of Hong Kong”, Discovery TLC, Prod Hse- Beach House Pictures, 2015
– Cinematographer: “Hello Singapore” Mediacorp Ch8, 5 min short segment, 2014
– Cinematographer (team): “Hot Guys Who Cook”, DivaTV, Prod Hse- Beach House Pictures, 2012
– Cinematographer: “True Passion – Martin Yan” Singapore/Australia, 10 Episodes – Asian Food Channel 2011, (Sony F3 multi-cam with Aja Kipro)
TV Event Highlights:
– Producer/Director: Scripps Network Urban Farming vignette, Asian Food Channel,Food Network and Travel Channel, 2014
– Cinematographer: “Walking Dead-Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus (Singapore)”Fox TV, Prod Hse- Camp Up Studio (Canon C100) 2014
– Cinematographer: Foodie Face Off, AsianFoodChannel 2013
– Cinematographer: Chef Sean Connolly @ Bacchanalia, AsianFoodChannel (Canon C100) 2013
– Cinematographer: Chef Anna Olson at Hotel Rendevouz Singapore & Jakarta, AsianFoodChannel 2012
– Cinematographer: Chef Martin Yan @ St Regis Spore, AsianFoodChannel (Panasonic AF102) 2011
– Cinematographer: Chef Martin Yan @ Ritz Carlton KL, AsianFoodChannel (Panasonic AF102) 2011
– Cinematographer: Chef Adrian Richardson @ Fort Canning Singapore, AsianFoodChannel (Panasonic AF102) 2011
– Cinematographer: Chef Laura Calder @ Fullerton Singapore, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
– Cinematographer: Chef Laura Calder @ Berjaya Times Square KL, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
– Cinematographer: Chef Robert Rainford @ Fullerton Bay Singapore, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
– Cinematographer: Chef Ferran Adria @ Capella, AsianFoodChannel, (Panasonic P2) 2010
Short Film:
– Director, Producer “Mushroom Boys” documentary film was shortlisted for the BAFTA Student Film Awards in 2019.
– Steadicam operator: RED (c300), DIR: Ellery Ngiam, 2012
– Cinematographer: “Rivers” dance film (5dmk2), 2012
– Cinematographer: “Virgins” (HDCAM), South Korea AFA, 2007
– Director, Producer, Cinematographer: “Who Say I Can’t Play!” (DV), 2005
– Cinematographer, Art Director: “Next Saturday (16mm film), 2004
– Lighting director: “Substitute” (35mm film), 2004
– Lighting director: “Sound & Fury” (35mm film), 2004
– Cinematographer, Scriptwriter: “Do Good” (DVCAM), 2003
– Producer/Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist: “1007” (16mm film), 2003
MTV:
– Cinematographer: “The 5 Show” Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” Singapore version, Mediacorp Ch5 2015
– Cinematographer/Steadicam: “Just Me”, Sarah Cheng De Winnie, 2013
– Producer/Director, Cinematographer, Editor: “16” (16mm film), Film School 2003
– Producer/Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist: “Fly Away” (35mm), 2003
Sports:
– Cinematographer: “Action Sports Ep1: Gymkhana” Mediacorp Channel 5, (Sony Fs700) 2013
– Camera Operator (multicam): Adrenaline TV Singapore: Urban Race- Reality Shoot (DV), 2008
– Cinematographer: Outward Bound Singapore- Sea Kayaking (DV), 2008
– Camera operator: IFS Boxing (DVCAM), 2008
– Cinematographer: Media Development Authority/Sports Council (DV), 2008 (Netball Championship, Hiphop Instructional, Badminton, Basketball, Table-tennis, Beach Rugby, Inline-skating instructional, Coerver coaching Soccer)
– Steadicam operator: AVIVA Ironman 70.3 Singapore (Digital Betacam), 2007. Production House-BLackDogTV
Stage/Musical:
– Camera Operator (multicam) : Reality Game show for Munkysuperstar Pictures, 2008
– Camera Operator (multicam) : Theatre play : “The King Lear Project” for Kunstenfestivaldesarts at Brussels, Belgium, 2008
– Camera Operator (multicam) : “Titan Budaya”, Indonesian Cultural performance, Singapore Esplanade (DVCAM), 2008
Corporate:
– Cinematographer: Civil Service Club Singapore, 2015
– Cinematographer: Responsible Business Television Production, Global Initiatives, 2015
– Cinematographer: Standard Chartered Singapore, Prod Hse – The Deck, 2015
– Cinematographer: Facebook Singapore, 2015. Dir: Maylin Auyong
– Cinematographer: Facebook Singapore, 2014. Dir: Maylin Auyong
– Cinematographer: Global Initiatives, 2014
– Cinematographer: Citibank Singapore, Prod Hse – The Deck, 2014
– Cinematographer: Bloomberg Singapore, Prod Hse – The Deck, 2014
– Cinematographer: NTUC, Caldecott Productions International, 2013
– Cinematographer: NEC’s Smart City Solution – “a Day in a Smart City”, Prod Hse – APE Communications, 2012
– Cinematographer: Singapore Management University, Prod Hse – Narrative Films, 2012
– Cinematographer: “Master-card in control”, Prod Hse – Freeflow Productions 2011
– Cinematographer: A*STAR Coporate Communications 2011
– Cinematographer: Gaggenau (Bosch), Prod Hse – Hurrah Productions 2011
– Cinematographer: Institute of Technical Education, Prod Hse – BDA Creative 2011
– Cinematographer: Ministry Of Community Development, Youth and Sports,Prod Hse – Narrative Films 2010
– Cinematographer: Outward Bound Singapore – Youth Olympic Games Athlete (Sony Ex1), 2010
– Cinematographer: Media Development Authority, Prod Hse – BDA Creative, 2010
– Cinematographer: Changi Airport Group, (PanasonicP2) Prod Hse – Xtreme Production 2010
– Cinematographer: Ministry Of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Prod Hse – Narrative Films 2010
– Cinematographer: Ministry Of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Prod Hse – Narrative Films 2010
– Cinematographer: Hewlett-Packard printer, (5dmk2) Prod Hse – Moving Bits 2010
– Cinematographer: Ssangyong – Marina Bay Sands, Prod Hse – Bang Singapore 2010
– Cinematographer: Director: Mediacorp/DBS interstitials (DVCProHD), 2008
– Camera operator (mulitcam): Deutsche Bank Singapore- Video Conference, 2008
– Cinematographer: Hewlett-Packard Singapore- “Cool Town” (DVCProHD), 2008
– Cinematographer: Punj Lloyd/Sembawang Engineers&Constructors (DVCPro50), Production Hse- Ricebarn 2008
– Cinematographer: Singapore Land Authority (DV), 2008
– Cinematographer: Bachy Soletanche Singapore (DV). Production Hse-Design Rendezvous 2007/08
– Cinematographer: Singapore Police Force (DV), Production Hse- Ricebarn 2008
– Cinematographer: Caterpillar Inc. Singapore (DV), Production Hse- Studio Scene 2008
– Cinematographer: Building & Construction Authority (DV), 2008
– Producer, Director, Cinematographer: People’s Association, Active Aging Series (DV), 2008
– Producer, Director, Cinematographer: Outward Bound Singapore, ECC Family Program (DV), 2008
– Cinematographer: Land Transport Authority (Visitor Centre), Singapore (DV), Production Hse- Mind&Media 2007
– Cinematographer: Mitsubishi Aircon (DV), 2007
– Cinematographer: Outward Bound Singapore 40th Anniversary (DV), 2007
– Cinematographer: Cargill Asia Pacific Holdings (HDV), 2007
– Cinematographer: CLUB MED G.O, Singapore (DV), 2007. Production Hse- Studio Scene
– Cinematographer: CLUB MED Phuket, Thailand (DV), 2006. Production Hse- Studio Scene
– Cinematographer: World Bank Study Tour, Hanoi Vietnam (DV), 2006
– Cinematographer, Producer: Singapore Land Authority (DV), 2006
– Cinematographer: “HDB” & “Sultan Hussien” – exhibition/installation videos for Singapore History Museum(DVCProHD), 2006. Production Hse-GSM Media
– Cinematographer, Editor: “Tsunami Relief Team” SING Health Services – (DV), 2005
– Cinematographer: Denso International Singapore (DV), 2005. Production Hse-Red Ink Media
– Cinematographer: MediaCorp Studios artists’ Chinese New Year greetings (DV), 2005
– Cinematographer: “Sony Centre (Indonesia) Opening” (DV), 2004. Production Hse-Red Ink Media
– Cinematographer: Army Open House for SAF (DV), 2004
– Cinematographer: INTEL(Hong Kong) product training (DV), 2004. Production Hse- Xtreme Production
– Producer/Director, Cinematographer: NUS, Prince George’s Park Residences (BetaSP), 2002
– Producer/Director, Cinematographer: NUS Recycling Campaign (BetaSP), 200
– Cinematographer (Studio/Chroma key): NUS Commencement (BetaSP), 2002
– Cinematographer: Tropical Marine Science Institute (BetaSP), 2002
– Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor: Annual report presentation for Merck Sharp & Dohme (S’pore) Ltd (DV), 2001
– Cinematographer: Mitsui Elastomers S’pore Pte Ltd (DV), 2000
– Photographer: Gallery display for Asia Pacific Brewery (Tiger), 2001
Instructional:
– Producer/Director/Cinematographer: “EtonHouse Educator Training Video”, EtonHouse International, 2013
– Cinematographer: Training video, PAT School House. Pro Hse – Design Rendevouz, 2010