Royston Tan

Singaporean director of 881 film

Royston Tan - Singaporean director of 881 film
Born

October 5th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Singapore

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A director, producer, and screenwriter from Singapore, notable for contributions to the film industry, particularly in the genre of musical filmmaking. Gained recognition for the film '881', which was a box office success and celebrated for its vibrant portrayal of the Ge Tai culture in Singapore. Additionally, worked on various projects that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, contributing to the conversation about Singaporean life through cinematic storytelling.

Directed the film '881', a box office success

Produced films exploring Singaporean culture

Contributed to the documentary '15' about youth

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