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Boo Junfeng is a Singaporean filmmaker known for his sensitive and thought-provoking storytelling. He began his career with short films such as A Family Portrait (2004), Katong Fugue (2007), Keluar Baris (2008), and Tanjong Rhu (2009), quickly gaining acclaim for his nuanced exploration of identity, memory, and sexuality. His debut feature film Sandcastle (2010) was the first Singapore film selected for Cannes Critics’ Week, while his second feature Apprentice (2016) premiered at Cannes Un Certain Regard and was showcased at over 80 festivals worldwide. Boo received the Young Artist Award in 2009 and the Singapore Youth Award in 2011. He also served as Creative Director for Singapore’s National Day Parade in 2018, 2021, and 2025, and is presently the Chairperson of the Board of Singapore International Film Festival. 

K. Rajagopal is a veteran Singaporean filmmaker with extensive experience in both the local and regional film industry, effectively gaining critical acclaim for his distinct narrative and perspective. He won the Singapore International Film Festival’s Special Jury Prize three years in a row with I Can’t Sleep Tonight (1995), The Glare (1996), and Absence (1997), all of which have been featured at many other International film festivals around the world. Following great recognition for his works, Rajagopal has been commissioned by organisations like the National Museum of Singapore and Singapore International Festival of Arts to create short films and multi-disciplinary works. He also had a Retrospective of all his short films at the National Museum of Singapore in 2010. Additionally, Rajagopal is an accomplished director of documentaries and TV series across languages for networks like Mediacorp, CNA, History Channel, and National Geographic, with over 30 different series exploring a wide range of subjects across Southeast Asia.

Royston Tan is an award-winning Singaporean filmmaker celebrated for his bold storytelling, inventive visual style, and ability to capture the pulse of Singaporean life. Known for cult hit 15 (2003), which premiered at the 16th Singapore International Film Festival and was the first Singaporean film to compete at the Lion of the Future Award in Venice, Tan went on to direct acclaimed features. These include 4:30 (2006) which premiered at the Berlinale and won the Grand Prix at IFF Bratislava, and 881 (2007), a getai-inspired musical that became Singapore’s highest-grossing local film that year. His recent feature 24 (2023) premiered at the Busan and Golden Horse film festivals and won the Jury Prize at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. Tan was named ASEAN Director of the Year in 2001 and Young Artist of the Year in 2002. A highly sought-after commercial director and producer, Tan has collaborated with many other recognised filmmakers, and served as Creative Director for the National Day Parade in 2020 and 2023.