Zhi Wei Jow

出生 : 1983-01-01, Singapore

略歴

Born in 1983 in Singapore, Jow Zhi Wei graduated with first class honours from The Puttnam School of Film at LASALLE College of the Arts (2010). He is also an alumnus of the Golden Horse Film Academy (2010) in Taiwan, where he was mentored by Taiwanese film director Hou Hsiao-hsien. He was then accepted into Le Fresnoy, National Studio for Contemporary Arts in 2011 in France, one of the most important visual art training centres in Europe. His short films have screened and competed at prominent film festivals in Southeast Asia and internationally. As a filmmaker, Zhi Wei demonstrates an uncanny sensibility that helps him tell compelling stories of the lesser known segments of the community, with great artfulness and intimacy. His short films illustrate a clear artistic vision informed by personal experiences, which contributes to his unique aesthetic. Zhi Wei also possesses a dedication to his art-making process that goes beyond the artistic; such as building relationships with his film subjects, that lends his work added impact and significance. His films have been selected for screenings locally at film festivals such as the Singapore Short Cuts at the National Museum of Singapore Cinémathèque (2009, 2010 and 2013) and regionally at the Cinemanila International Film Festival (2009) in the Philippines, the Thai Short Film and Video Festival (2010 and 2013) as well as at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (2010 and 2013) in Indonesia. Internationally, his first short film Outing (2009) was selected to compete at the 58th San Sebastian International Film Festival (2010) in Spain, while Waiting (2010), was screened at the 15th Busan International Film Festival (2010) in South Korea. After The Winter (2013) was selected for competition at the prestigious Cinéfondation Selection at the 66th Cannes Film Festival (2013) in France, making him the first Singaporean filmmaker to compete in that category. It went on to be selected for other festivals including the 37th Montreal World Film Festival (2013) in Canada and the 41st Huesca International Film Festival (2013) in Spain. Zhi Wei has also earned numerous local film accolades including Best Script and Jury Special Mention for Best Director and Best Performance for the short film Waiting at the 2nd Singapore Short Film Awards (2011).

参加作品

Tomorrow is a Long Time
Writer
Acts of violence bring repercussions for exterminator Chua and his son Meng, who has been under pressure from bullies. Military service offers Meng escape into the jungle, an unknown world which could bring him closer to understanding his own nature.
Tomorrow is a Long Time
Director
Acts of violence bring repercussions for exterminator Chua and his son Meng, who has been under pressure from bullies. Military service offers Meng escape into the jungle, an unknown world which could bring him closer to understanding his own nature.
Singapore Cinema: Between Takes
Himself
From Crazy Rich Asians (2018) to 12 Storeys (1997) to Sumpah Pontianak (The Curse of Pontianak) (1957), Singapore’s film industry is a diverse one and its evolution is nothing short of colourful. Recollecting Singapore’s famed studios in the 1950s to uncovering new waves of filmmakers in 90s and into today’s digital revolution, Singapore Cinema: Between Takes provides an insight into the rich history, and culture of Singapore films and its industry through candid reflections of filmmakers and content creators.
After the Winter
Director
Waiting
Writer
A father struggles to hold onto the remnants of his relationship with his son in the uncertainty of the present.
Waiting
Director
A father struggles to hold onto the remnants of his relationship with his son in the uncertainty of the present.
Outing
Writer
A grandfather decides to take his grandson on an outing.
Outing
Director
A grandfather decides to take his grandson on an outing.