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Anthony Chen

Film Director / Screenwriter | * 04/18/1984 (39) | Singapore (Singapore)
Anthony Chen (born 18 April 1984) is a Singaporean film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is known for directing the feature films Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019). His debut feature film, Ilo Ilo, won the Camera d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, making him the first and only Singaporean to have been awarded at Cannes. The film also earned him the Achievement in Directing award at the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film, Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay. ()
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Born in 1984, Anthony Chen enrolled in the School of Film and Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2001 to pursue his passion for film-making. His graduation film G-23, which he wrote and directed, screened at over 35 film festivals and won awards in Korea, France, Belgium, Malaysia and Singapore. His short film Ah Ma was awarded the Special Mention award at the prestigious 60th Cannes Film Festival, the first Singaporean film to garner an award at the festival. His debut feature, Ilo Ilo won the Camera D'or for the best debut feature at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Kids & Family

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Awards & Nominations for Anthony Chen

Sutherland Trophy Asia's Most Influential Singapore Gen.t (singapore) Asian Film Award for Best Director
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Movies with Anthony Chen as Crew(26)

Directing/Director2024 Drift
Production/Producer2024 Drift
Production/Co-Producer2023 Arnold Is a Model Student
Directing/Director2023 The Breaking Ice
Production/Producer2023 The Breaking Ice
Writing/Writer2023 The Breaking Ice
Production/Producer2022 Ajoomma
Directing/Director2021 The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Production/Producer2021 The Year of the Everlasting Storm
Directing/Director2019 Wet Season
Production/Producer2019 Wet Season
Writing/Screenplay2019 Wet Season
Production/Executive Producer2017 Pop Aye
Production/Executive Producer2016 Distance
Writing/Writer2016 Distance
Directing/Director2013 Ilo Ilo
Production/Producer2013 Ilo Ilo
Writing/Screenplay2013 Ilo Ilo
Directing/Director2011 The Reunion Dinner
Writing/Writer2011 The Reunion Dinner
Directing/Director2010 Hotel 66
Writing/Writer2010 Hotel 66
Directing/Director2007 Ah Ma
Writing/Writer2007 Ah Ma
Directing/Director2005 G23

Additional Information

Full Name: Anthony Chen
Citizenship: Singapore
Born: Wednesday, 04/18 1984 (April) in Singapore (Singapore) (current age: 39 years + 346 days)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Educated at: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Other names for Anthony Chen (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"陈哲艺"
"Άντονι Τσεν"
"アンソニー・チェン"
"앤서니 천"
Anthony Chen frequently works together with these people:
Hoping Chen (6x, Crew)
Jafar Panahi (5x, Crew)
Huang Wenhong (5x, Cast)
Ting Li Lim (4x, Cast)
Laura Poitras (4x, Crew)
Joanne Cheong (4x, Crew)
Yann Yann Yeo (4x, Actress)
Kirsten Tan (3x, Crew)
Sorayos Prapapan (3x, Crew)
Tan Si En (3x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1143264, Added: 12/26/2018, Last updated: 03/27/2024