Royston Tan

The adventure of five fifteen year old boys in Singapore: estranged to every social reference, except for that of appearance and close friendships, they live their lives distant from their families and school, passing their days in a complete state of indolence in the search of experiences, at times even physically painful (tattoos, piercing, wounds). (Picture This! Entertainment)

"4:30" traces the relationship between Xiao Wu, an eleven year old Chinese Boy and his tenant Jung, a thirty-something Korean man. (imdb)

Two girls, one dream. Little Papaya and Big Papaya grow up idolizing Chen Jin Lang, the King of Hokkien Getai, and dream of becoming Getai singers themselves. Their heart wrenching story is related by their introspective but highly sensitive friend and driver, Guan Yin. (zhaowei.com)

12 LOTUS tells the story of a singer and the heartless men in her life who use and abuse her. (gv.com.sg)

Acclaimed Singaporean director Royston Tan's satirical, musical and humorous take on film censorship in Singapore. (self-written)

Fast, frenetic, and furious, 15 is the story of five Singaporian teenagers who, abandoned by the system and estranged from their parents and life in general, build their own world in which gangs, drugs, fighting, piercing, self-harm and suicide are common and brotherhood is important above all else. Presents the chaotic lives of these boys, living in the shadows of a sprawling metropolis and with only each other to rely on. (imdb)

Hock Hiap Leong pays tribute to this a 55-year old coffee shop on Armenian Street that has been an incessant inspiration to many people. The urban re-development board's demolishing plans in 2001 inspired the filmmaker to capture this epitaph of history. (Objectifs)

An anthology of seven short films by leading local filmmakers, made to celebrate 50 years of independence for Singapore.

A parking attendant balances caring for her father, recently diagnosed with dementia, with her dream of taking part in a national TV singing competition.