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APPENDIX

Education Institution Topic Role

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Outstanding Quality Award) DAV (Digital Video Audio) Adjunct Lecturer Ngee Ann Polytechnic DCG (Digital Cinematography) Adjunct Lecturer Ngee Ann Polytechnic DPH (Digital Photography) Adjunct Lecturer Ngee Ann Polytechnic DFX (Digital Visual Effects) Adjunct Lecturer Singapore Media Academy (SMA) MOM Visualization Course Trainer Singapore Media Academy (SMA) WSQ courses WSQ Trainer Singapore Media Academy (SMA) Team Building using filmmaking Trainer ITE Education Services (ITEES) Secondary School Video production Trainer

Company / Project Genre Role

The Big Break TV program (Asian Food Channel) Producer

In Cold Blood 1 & 2 & 3 series TV program (Ch 5 Docu-drama) Director

HSBC TV special – Clare Yeo Violinist TV program (Ch 5 documentary) Director

iWhizz IT Reality game show TV program (Ch 5 game show) Director

Public Insight 1 & 2 series TV program (Ch 5 Infotainment) Director

40 on 40 TV program (Ch 5 Variety) Director

In & Out TV program (Ch 5 Variety) Director

My Secret Sports Identity TV program (Ch 5 variety) Director

Of Rites and Rituals (Star Award Best Info-ed) TV program (Ch 8 documentary) Director

Bluff TV program (Ch 8 Drama) Director

Koffee did it! TV program (Ch 8 Drama) Director

Money smarts TV program (Ch 8 Infotainment) Director

My guardian angel TV program (Ch 8 Docu-drama) Director

Tourism Insider TV program (Ch 8 Variety) Director

Fire Starter (New York Festival Finalist Award Winner) TV program (Ch U Documentary) Director

Marry me TV Program (ChU drama) Director

Homeward Journey 2 TV program (CNA Documentary) Director

The Road Home TV program (CNA Documentary) Director

The Property Hunter TV program (CNA Infotainment) Director

Game Inc. TV program (CNA Infotainment) Director

Red dot goes green TV program (CNA Infotainment) Director

Accidental Chef TV program (CNA Documentary) Director

How to be a Super Parent TV program (CNA Infotainment) Executive Producer

Mandy & Her mighty adventure 1 & 3 series TV program (Kids Central Drama) Director

Dining with Death 1 & 2 series (NYF Finalist Documentary) TV program (Okto Documentary) Director

The Band TV program (Okto Drama) Director

Food Nation 2 TV program (Okto Documentary) Director

I Am TV program (Okto Infotainment) Director

Artist in Residence TV program (Okto Infotainment) Director

Super Science 2 TV program (Okto Documentary) Director

My Secret App (Fann Wong’s Comeback Local Drama) TV program (Starhub Ecity Drama) Director

Art & El TV program (Suria Drama) Director

Farhana TV program (Suria Drama) Director

MAYA TV program (Suria Drama) Director

Runner Runner TV program (Suria Drama) Director

Salamat Malam Maria (Pesta Perdana nom Best drama ) TV program (Suria Drama) Director

Walimah 1 & 2 (Pesta Perdana – nominate Best drama ) TV program (Suria Drama) Director

Streets TV program (Vasantham Variety) Director

CM Productions – Savage Dessert (Australia) TV Program (ABC Documentary) First AD


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Beijing 101 road show interview TVC Director

Carlsberg Chinese New Year 2006 (Mediacorp Artiste) TVC (Controversial) Director

NEAT FEAT Foot care TVC Director

SHOP IN Tekka Mall TVC Director

Life is Precious, Ride Safely TVC Director/Producer

Great Eastern Life – Wartime TVC Video Animatic Producer

MOH Flu Pandemic Video Video Awareness Director

SARS N-95 Instructional Video Video Awareness Director/ Producer

Traffic Police – Road Safety Park 2002 Video Awareness Director/Producer

Traffic Police Heritage Video Awareness Director/Producer

AIT corporate video Video Corporate Director

Ang Mok Kio Hospital Video Corporate Director/Producer

BAXTER Video Corporate Director/Producer

Fair Chem Video Corporate Director/Producer

Federal Publications Video Corporate Director/Producer

FUYU Video Corporate Director/Producer

Glenn Logistics Bali Video Corporate Director/Producer

GSK Biological Video Corporate Director

Honda World Premiere Video Corporate Director

Hwa Chong JC Video Corporate Director/Producer

JTC – Abecus Video Corporate Director/Producer

Kao 50 anniversary Video Corporate Director

Ministry Of Health 2002 Video Corporate Director/Producer

National Arts Council Video Corporate Director

National Youth Council Corporate video Video Corporate Director

Norsk Hydro Video Corporate Director/Producer

NTU corporate video Video Corporate Director

OCBC corporate video Video Corporate Director

Plexus Video Corporate Director/Producer

RS Components Video Corporate Director/Producer

Safra corporate video Video Corporate Director

Scitex (Korea / Thailand) Video Corporate Director/Producer

SDU Corporate video Video Corporate Director

Sentosa Tourism Video Video Corporate Director

Seraya Chemicals Commemorative Video Corporate Director/Producer

Seraya Chemicals Corporate Video Corporate Director/Producer

SIM Corporate Video Video Corporate Director

SMRT Corporation Video Corporate Director/Producer

SMRT ReBranding 2004 Video Corporate Director

St Nicholas Girls Video Corporate Director/Producer

Standard Chartered Training video Video Corporate Director

Telok Kurau Primary Video Corporate Director/Producer

UPC (Thailand) Video Corporate Director

Victoria JC Video Corporate Director/Producer

WBG Video Corporate Director/Producer

Work Force development (WDA) Video Corporate Director

Yokogawa Values Video Video Corporate Director

Bedok Green Sec School Video/Event Video Event Director/ Producer

Fu Hai Moon cake festival Video Event Director

JRP Awards 2006 (NTUC) Video Event Director

Mont blanc – Business Woman Award 2002 Video Event Editor

Nation Junior Robotics 2004 / 2005 / 2006 Video Event Director

NUS commencement 2004 Video Event Director

Singapore Learning Festival Video Event Director

Singapore Science Centre Video Event Producer

SingTel –Mr Lee Sian Yang CEO speech Video Event Director/Producer

Standard Chartered “comms event” Video Event Director


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World Robotics Organization Video Event Director

ABB Video Information Cameraman

Mayflower – Metamorphosis (movie) Video Information Editor

Ministry Of Health – ElderShield Video Information Director/Producer

Show Well Architects Video Information Director/Producer

Whiz car Promotion Video Information Director

Candia5 test demonstration Video Presentation Director

Compass Point Plasma Presentation Video Presentation Editor

Mentor Graphics – Hp’s Angels Video Presentation Director/Producer

SHELL Sea Eagle Video Presentation Director/Producer

Channel 8 & Channel U coverage of Cyndi Wang 2004 Event Ad Cameraman

Channel U coverage of David Tao Event Ad Cameraman

Channel U coverage of Zhang Shao Wei Event Ad Cameraman

Sing Singapore – Event Ad Mediacorp Event Ad Director/Producer

Home Improvement Event Coverage Cameraman

IRAS – Time Capsule 2002 Event Coverage Director/Producer

Mayflower - The Big Day Concert (Muti-cam) Event Coverage Cameraman

National Robotics Competition 2003 Event Coverage Director/Producer

Pioneer JC Official opening coverage Event Coverage Producer/ Multi Cam

Police Carnival 2003 Event Coverage Cameraman

Tangs X’mas light up 2002 Event Coverage Director/Producer

Avex Trax – “Pin Qi Pu” Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

Avex Trax – 5566 Band Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

Avex Trax – China Dolls Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

Avex Trax – David Tao Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

Avex Trax – MPV “Qing Ren” Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

Avex Trax – Peggy Su Music Album TVC Trailer Trailer producer

GODSPELL MUSICAL Video coverage Musical Theatre Cameraman

Film Productions Joi Chua MTV (Avex Trax) MTV Director /Producer KFC – Pop Corn Chicken 2001 TVC Director Volvo TVC (Malaysia wanta) TVC Assistant Producer David Tao (Avex Trax) TVC Editor Palmolive – Fresh Life TVC Producer Assistant Nokia – 8250 TVC Producer Assistant

Grand Hyatt (Hong Kong) X’mas version TVC Runner

Independent Productions Treasure (Beloit International Film Festival 2013 Best Short) Short film Director A Fantastic Ghost Wedding (Dir Meng Ong) Movie Test Trailer Producer


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SHOWREEL / PRODUCTION STILLS

My Secret App我的宝贝机密

My Secret App

The first Support-local drama on Starhub Ecity channel.

Featuring an all-star cast and come-back artiste Fann Wong after 4 years of maternity leave.

The story is about a boy who found an alien phone and discovered an application called “App App”. The situation had hilarious consequences affecting the boy and his relationship with his family. It was a quirky live action family drama for all ages.

CGI animation was done in Thailand at Kantana Post Production.

https://vimeo.com/179993158



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Farhana

Farhana

A tragic car accident claimed the life of the groom (Farid) and left the bride (Farhana) as the sole survivor. Farhana was unable to accept the death of Farid. She entered a state of delusion where she saw Fauzie (the twin brother of Farid) as the late Farid. This situation forced everyone around them to carry on with the wedding in the hope that she would recover.

The drama involved double acting using one actor Norman Ishak (Best actor at the 20th ATV awards) to play 2 roles of the twin brothers. It also introduced new comer Hannah Delisha.




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Walimah (Seasons 1 & 2)

Walimah 1 & 2

A hit TV drama series for Suria featuring the late actor Ashmi Roslan.

A family drama that presented the problems faced by newly-wed Malays and what their families go through.

The series adopted a Korean themed style in production.

The second season followed the same cast and saw them continuing their lives with their first born.

Nominated for Pesta Perdana 2014 for Best Drama and Best Direction.



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In Cold Blood (Seasons 1, 2 and 3)

In Cold Blood

A popular 12-episode Docu-drama series that spanned 3 successful seasons. It featured high profile, real-life criminal cases that involved acts of extreme violence and brutality.

Some of the issues highlighted in the series include family violence, abusive relationships, mental illness, rape, matricide and maid abuse.

All 3 seasons of In Cold Blood received high ratings and became popular on YouTube and other social media.

One of the episodes directed on maid abuse propelled newcomer actress Nadiah M.Din to celebrity status.




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Of Rites and Rituals 2 我们的大日子

Of Rites and Rituals

A Documentary that took viewers to different countries to see how locals celebrate their big festivals.

From Yunnan‟s blazing Fire Torch Festival to Sri Lanka‟s traditional silent Ramadan.

Nominated for Best Info-ed programme at Star Awards 2009.




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The Big Break

The Big Break

A cooking challenge reality show by Asian Food Channel (“AFC”) filmed in many prestigious culinary locations in Singapore including Resorts World Sentosa.

Telecasted on Starhub channel, AFC fans and foodies from across 11 cities in Asia witnessed 12 brave underprivileged youth getting their „big break‟ and undergo 13 weeks of exciting challenges.

The youths came from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, South Korea and Mongolia. The award-winning chefs were from Resorts World Sentosa restaurants.

One of my produced episodes was filmed in the grounds of Universal Studios Singapore.

https://vimeo.com/191744845/179997099

https://vimeo.com/191744845/179997099


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Art & El Drama

Art & El

An 8 episode Malay drama for Channel Suria.

The story of Art & El is a modern depiction of pride and prejudices, love and hate between two families.

Art & El was commended by the Malay Programs Advisory Committee (MPAC) for significantly improving the quality of local Malay drama in recent times.

The TV series ranked high in viewership ratings and paved the way for current standards of Suria drama.


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My Guardian Angel

My Guardian Angel

An 8 episodic Docu-drama based on true stories.

Each episode told a real life story of extraordinary saviors who reached out to help those in need.

The Docu-drama received high ratings and positive reviews.




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Mandy and Her Mighty Adventure 3

Mandy and her Mighty Adventure 3 (Season 1, 3)

Sponsored by OCBC Bank Mighty Savers Programme

Mandy and her Mighty Adventures series spanned 3 seasons and was a big hit with kids.

The CGI live action drama used a team of cartoon artist to draw the cell animations.

The show taught social morals to many children through adventure and laughter.




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Dining with Death

Dining with Death

An Okto original documentary that spanned over 3 successful seasons.

In each episode, we brought viewers to different countries to those who dare to dine dangerously. From poisonous snakes, toads, bees, centipedes to stingrays, horseshoe crabs and puffer fish.

Won Finalist Award for Documentaries at the New York Festival 2010.




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Accidental Chef

Accidental Chef

Accidental Chef followed the exploits of personal celebrity chef Melvyn Lee as he journeyed to different countries to meet up with 2 families of different social status on each episode. He would learn their way of cooking and at the end of each episode, merge what he learnt and cook up a dish for the 2 invited families to try.

The programme was aired on Channel NewsAsia in 28 territories across Asia.


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Corporate Videos

WDA Corporate Video / TVC

A WDA corporate video cum TVC showcasing several low wage workers (LWWs) in their daily careers as well as their personal free time.

This TVC was to promote WDA‟s role in helping (LWWs) perform better at work and access better training opportunities.




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YOKOGAWA Values in Action

The 2016 Yokogawa Values in Action dealt with dramatic reenactments of working scenarios for their staff to better learn the Company‟s values.

4 segments of the drama corporate were showcased globally at all Yokogawa offices.




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NAC Young Artist Award /Culture medallion

The 2004 NAC award presentation video acknowledges the Young Artist Award recipients and the Cultural Medallion Award recipient.

The awards were introduced in 1992 to encourage the development of young artistic talents in Singapore.

The award is accorded to young artists aged 35 years and below in the year of award, who have shown promise of artistic excellence in the fields of literary arts, performing arts, visual arts and film.

https://vimeo.com/191744845/2a0e36d74d

https://vimeo.com/191744845/2a0e36d74d


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CAAS Corporate Video

A Presentation video for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) showcasing the facilities at Changi International Airport Terminal 2.

The video targets travelers and plays continuously on all television screens within the airport.

https://vimeo.com/191746187/06b85385a7

https://vimeo.com/191746187/06b85385a7


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Sentosa Tourism Promotional Video

A 2010 Sentosa tourism lifestyle video promoting attractions on the island.

Different demographic profiles holding slate board containing personal phrases were the creative theme for this video.

The resulting video was shown on all panel television screens across the island.

https://vimeo.com/191746533/1260ec705e

https://vimeo.com/191746533/1260ec705e


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SUMMARY

Clients Projects

Property Hunter Accidental Chef Game INC. Homeward Journey 2 Public Insight season 1&2&3 Red dot goes green Super Science 2 The Road Home

Dining with Death season 1&2 Food Nation 2 NE Mation 2 Mandy & her mighty Adventure season 1&3 The Band

In Cold Blood Series 1&2&3 40on40 My Secret Sports Identity In&Out iWhizz

BLUFF! My Guardian Angel Money Smarts Our Big Festival 2 Tourism Insider Koffee did it!

Farhana Walimah 1&2 MAYA Art & El Runner Runner Salamat Malam Maria

Streets

Savage Dessert Dining with Death season 1&2

The Big Break Dining with Death season 1&2

My Secret app


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Corporate Clients

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