Flesh of God (2022) trailer
Fantastic trailer of a short animated 2D film, hyping us up for some thrilling horror!
Nature Portals (2023)
An experimental CG short film that made use of AI to create otherworldly visuals of alternate nature.
2022: A retrospective
Didn’t realise I missed out on a retrospective post for 2022! COVID certainly messed up certain routines, while prompting a much needed reflection on current lifestyle and habits. One thing hasn’t changed – I am still keeping up to one post every 2 days, and keeping this blog alive for its educational value. I’ll continue posting for as long as I am able to!
In 2021, I wrote this in my retrospective post:
For 2021, I hope to complete another short film and release it on an even more prestigious platform to open up bigger opportunities. I think it is also time I pay attention to the other things in life apart from work, even though it might be hard when my work is equivalent to my passion!
I have certainly completed 2 films, “Traffic Light” in 2021 and “Tangle Lah!” in 2022. Both were made within a tight timeline, squeezing all of the available resources, talents and skills from me and my team. I am not fully satisfied with both films, but still proud that they were made and published. No regrets and so many people around me to thank for these achievements.
I have one more short film on the shelf which I hope to complete before hitting 35 years old. Thereafter, I reckon it is time for something new – something longer in length, something that can occupy the attention span of an audience for at least an hour. This would take many years in the making, but never too late to start writing and planning. After all, dreams only come true when you work for it.
Work aside, I think I have done well spending time for myself. I have entered a new and special stage of life this year. I kept up with my hiking hobby and did my first multi-day hike at Rinjani. I finally spent my own money on travel after 7 years of sponsored trips. I should do more of these while it is still possible!
For 2023, I hope to complete my remaining short film, do more overseas adventure, find back my sketching hobby, pick up a new technology or skill, and focus more on my loved ones. Sounds like a lot, But I had a good break so it is time to pick up the pace again.
To a better year ahead!
I’m Burning (2022)
A Russian-Ukraine co-produced animation that is wild and funny! Exciting work is possible with collaborations like this.
Ambient Swim (2022)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1428284564309435
12 animators’ work in this trailer produced by Adult Swim, all looking great!
elsewhere (2021)
A mood piece depicting the journey of a lady. The animated textures lets you dive into the mood and feel.
Tangle Lah! (2022)
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1997677510425644
I am proud to present my next animated short film, featuring a little funny story set in Singapore!
Alternate video link: https://www.viddsee.com/video/tangle-lah/
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
A movie that no one can afford to spoil, because it is all of our childhood right here! Very highly anticipated Super Mario Bros CG feature!
Esluna: The Crown of Babylon (2021) trailer
Created solo by Denver Jackson, here is a dynamic action 2D animated feature film! Insane to think that this can be produced by one person!
Little Hilly (2020)
An amazing stop-motion animation from Taiwan featuring a character ostracized by her peers and affected by a broken family. The character design is awesome and imaginative!
Boukentai – Mori no Yuusha (2020)
A Japanese music video with such an appealing visual style and animation!
POLO & PAN — Feel Good (2020)
Check out this beautiful animated music video with very painterly digital strokes of magic!
Henchmen (2021)
How often do you watch Singapore action comedy? Check out this one mentored under the NYFA Film Facilitation Programme!
Claycat’s Doom
Stop motion adaptation of the popular first-person shooter, Doom! I feel for the clay!
Social Distancing: A Flipbook (2020)
Flipbook animations always got its charm! Here is a covid-produced PSA!
The Visit (2021)
https://www.viddsee.com/video/the-visit/n38ut
A stop-motion animation from Singapore that reveals the repressed feelings of a character whose father is serving a prison sentence.
2020: A retrospective
In 2019, I wrote this in my retrospective post:
For 2020, I hope to have a good release to my new film, receive funding for subsequent films and complete the biggest hike event – Tour du Mont Blanc in 7 days (no regrets)!
It looks like I have achieved all of them except traveling, which is totally understandable as the world goes through a pandemic. Not much of an unfulfilled resolution really!
2020 has seen some of the biggest disasters, from wildfires to the pandemic. These have changed the world quite a bit. I wish we could love nature a bit more.
To be honest, one of my dreams in the past is to be able to work from the comforts of home, and it actually happened, albeit in the most undesirable way. It also seemed that my norm is now the new norm for everyone – social distancing. Not so good for everyone, but no change for me really!
Some of the things I had caught up were to watch a lot of movies during the lockdown, winning a Razer colouring contest, helping to create some environmental conservation content, exhibiting works online, presenting at a conference online, and a delayed but successful launch of my new short film. I also managed to win 2 awards – NYFA and Digicon6. This opened up a new opportunity for a short film (with an insane deadline)!
For 2021, I hope to complete another short film and release it on an even more prestigious platform to open up bigger opportunities. I think it is also time I pay attention to the other things in life apart from work, even though it might be hard when my work is equivalent to my passion!
To a better year ahead!
Changing Course (2019)
Today we take a break from animation to watch a meaningful 360 video of the Arctic, India and Singapore and how climate change is affecting our way of life.
Making of “The Beauty” (2019)
This student work from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is extremely impressive technically, and brilliantly portrays the plastic problem faced by our oceans. Hope to see the full film online soon!
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