DIRECTORIAL ROSTER
It’s not just about who we work with, but how we work with them.
At Semicolon, we hark back to an era of skilled artisans. Craftsmen who went great lengths to perfect the tiniest of details. Details that birthed works that remain just as relevant and timeless today.
Because it's more than telling stories that resonate. It's about creating experiences from the intangible. It's about imagination and craft. It's about breaking moulds. More importantly, it's about creating something uniquely you, and in doing so, becoming timelessly relevant to your audiences.
Jac Min [Ben]
Jac Min trades in a timeless versatility, often by constructing visual rhythms, yielding works that are visceral, cerebral experiences around tight, interwoven narratives.
His technical background in post-production, motion design and lighting has led him to a constant mix of mediums and approaches, often blurring the lines between the practical and CGI/animation.
He is a firm believer that nuanced, resonant complexity is an emergent quality from a combination of and adherence to simple, core narrative tenets.
At the heart of his works is a calculated, considered approach to storytelling - his true obsession. He believes in moving his audiences by eliciting charming, grounded moments in which they can recognize a bit of themselves in.
Meanwhile, his body of work has since been curated by the Asian Film Symposium, onedotzero and the National Museum of Singapore.
www.jacmin.com
Empyreal [Amanda Tan]
A film director, visual designer, writer and artist based in Singapore, Amanda’s music videos and short films have been showcased at various film festivals, including the Berlin Short Film Festival, Singapore Short Film Festival, Salento International Film Festival in Italy and Singapore Short Film Awards. Her storytelling work has led her to collaborate with brands like McDonalds, Uber, Nescafe, Unilever and Diageo Asia Pacific. With an understanding of pop and alternative culture, she is able to create mainstream work that still appeals to the masses, as well as those to the left of center.
Her interest in experimental film processes has led her to become a content creator for music festivals, art-driven events and musicians. She has created live content across all the major local music festivals such from Laneway, to Mosaic and Ultra, and brands like Lo & Behold, Puma and Adidas. Her video installation pieces have been shown locally and worldwide at the D/SINI Arts Festival at Gillman Barracks in Singapore, and a travelling exhibition covering Moscow, Yangon, New Delhi and Bangkok curated by Chan+Hori Contemporary.
Daniel Lee
Dan Lee is a director, animator and designer who aims to bring personality to the images he constructs. His goal is to generate thoughtful, provoking visuals and storylines that will leave an emotional impact on his audience.
Dan has a multidisciplinary background in the arts and has worked as a designer and animator before becoming a director. He is a graduate of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) where he received a BFA in Animation.
With over 10 years of experience in the media industry, Dan has worked with a myriad of companies and in a multitude of roles ranging from story-boarding, painting a spaceship, pushing “C” and “S” curves, puppeteering, dropping a sandwich, writing, and directing. He is especially drawn towards title sequences and continues to hone his skills by writing, directing, producing, and animating his own films.
Jonathan Chong
Born and bred in Singapore, Jon is a MFA Graduate from Beijing Film Academy’s Directing Faculty with a scholarship from the Chinese Government. He focuses on creating experiences that bridges different digital mediums with the physical senses, crafting intricate films that aim to be visually charming and emotionally engaging. He constantly examines the nature of the human condition in all its subtlety and nuances.
His films have travelled to international festivals, including the 3rd Asian Hot Shots Berlin Festival for Film and Video Art, Quote Unquote: Poemetrics, EMPAC x onedotzero in New York, and the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in Indonesia to name a few. ’The Piano Tuner‘ was completed with the support from the Media Development Authority of Singapore and was invited to the John Hopkins Film Festival in Baltimore, Maryland. His latest film, ‘Happy Together’, was a collaboration with an Autism Association in China with support from Youku.
Shuttling between China and Singapore, Jon’s recent reel include works for clients like Hyatt, Hotel Éclat, Volkswagen, Nescafé, Scoot, Singtel, Epson and L’Oreal.
Tony Nhat Nguyen
Renowned for his profound understanding of the cinematic medium and the art of storytelling, Tony’s directorial approach is characterised by a meticulous attention to detail, captivating narratives, and an unwavering commitment to his vision.
Behind the scenes, his executive producing skills shine, combining creative and logistical mastery to manage complex film productions effectively. Tony’s experiences as a Filmmaker emphasise his talent in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, marked by striking visuals and thought-provoking themes.
His work is a testament to his tenacity, creativity, and dedication to excellence. In an industry marked by rapid evolution, Tony isn't just keeping pace - he's leading the way.
WE ARE SEMICOLON
We are a (young), diverse bunch with backgrounds spanning across the various creative disciplines with an uncanny ability to make seemingly dissonant ideas work in perfect unison. Just like a certain punctuation mark connecting interdependent and sometimes opposing statements,
More often, that involves combining our crafts in film and animation. With that, we have served agencies as well as a myriad of clients and well-loved brands.
MICHELLE YAP
Head of Production
LOU MEI JUN
Creative Producer
JONNY LAW
Art + Design
SANDY MUI
Animation
The film and animation mediums we work in are inherently collaborative. So it is with open arms that we welcome the opportunity to work with the ever-expanding network of creatives out there. Yes, we're looking for brave men and women with the smarts to juggle between the technical and the creative. Who can weather caffeine-induced red-eyed weeks (not nights) and the very high risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Experience is not a necessity but a spirit for curiosity and a passion to learn is a must.
