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Coming soon to Youtube! The new short film Zo Gang (Singlish, 9mins)Film-maker wannabe, Ah-Tan is sick of his day job. Join Ah-Tan on his way to work one day, as he discusses and pokes fun at local film and music, while plotting his path to become Singapore's next great director.This dark comedy on the difficulties of making film and music will leave you wondering about the state of the Arts in Singapore!Starring: Wesley Wong Guest appearances by Patrick Chng (The Oddfellows), Linda Ong (Lunarin) Zo Gang screenings: January 07 - Stasis 9 at Arts House March 07 - Official premiere at Timbre, by Sinema.sg April 07 - First Take at Substation May 07 - Urban Nomad Film Festival at Taipei Artist Village, Taiwan June 07 - Scope art fair in Switzerland August 07 - Busho Filmfest Hungary, Singapore Short Cuts @ National Museum September 07 - 3rd Detmold Film Festival, GermanyJacen Tan's first short film, Tak Giu, about Singaporean football, gained a cult-following and gathered 100,000 viewers in 6 months after it was hosted on the internet. Shot with just a camcorder, Tak Giu spread like wild-fire and made waves in the Singaporean football and online community.In November 2005, Jacen Tan's 2nd film, Zo Peng (Confinement), won 2nd place at the Panasonic/MDA Digital Film Fiesta, Short Film Open Category.Jacen has also directed a music video for popular Singaporean alternative-rock band, Lunarin. (www.myspace.com/lunarin)Hosaywood's latest project: Documentary about the Kallang Roar, filmed during the last competitive football match played at the National Stadium.Watch the Tak Giu and Zo Peng here: www.hosaywood.com

My Blog

Hosaywood.com is temporarily down

Hosaywood.com is down for the moment. Visit our youtube channel www.youtube.com/hosaywood to watch the films.Meanwhile, I will be away to Germany for the International Short Film Festival Detmold, wh...
Posted by hosaywood on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 PST

A prayer for my mother

Dear friends, I hope u will all pray for my mother - Jacen Tan
Posted by hosaywood on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:21:00 PST

Working on Zo Gang @ ROJAK 09 by Farm.sg

Zo Gang will be screening at ROJAK 09, a indie party organised by Farm.sgSee behind-the-scenes photos from Zo Gang too!http://www.farm.sg/index.php/rojak/...
Posted by hosaywood on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:34:00 PST

Coming soon: Kwa Giu

It's been awhile since the previous update! Meanwhile Hosaywood is have been busy finishing up the new 30min documentary Kwa Giu (See Ball). Take note it's spelled Giu (ball) and not Gui (ghost) ok!He...
Posted by hosaywood on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:28:00 PST

4th Singapore Short Cuts aftermath

Over 250 members attended the 4th Singapore Short Cuts last weekend. Tickets ran out 3 hours after they were released. Thanks for supporting local film!A review and transcript of the Q&A session c...
Posted by hosaywood on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:46:00 PST

Sold out - 4th Singapore Short Cuts Opening Week

All tickets for this Saturday's opening week of the 4th Singapore Short Cuts have been snapped up. For those who couldn't get the tix, maybe try showing up on Saturday and they might let you in if the...
Posted by hosaywood on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:53:00 PST

Review on 4th Singapore Short Cuts

A Nutshell Review has a review of the 4th Singapore Short Cuts Preview held last week. Here's a bit on Zo Gang:"...Jacen Tan, who has garnered a cult following on the Internet with his earlier two mov...
Posted by hosaywood on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:01:00 PST

Zo Gang @ Sg Short Cuts, National Museum

Zo Gang will be screened on the opening day of this year's 4th Singapore Short CutsSat 11 Aug 2pm (Opening week)Flat Dreams by Eva Tang Zo Gang by Jacen TanBedroom Dancing by Sun KohYesterday's Play b...
Posted by hosaywood on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:58:00 PST

Zo Gang goes Germany!

Zo Gang has been selected for 3th International Short Film Festival Detmold. Takes place 26.-30. September 2007
Posted by hosaywood on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:25:00 PST

Live music video by Hosaywood: Documentary In Amber

Documentary in Amber, live at Esplanade Powerhouse stage: Video produced by Hosaywood (Jacen Tan, Chen Yanli, Simon Yong)Jacen has also designed the album sleeve for the new EP from Documenta...
Posted by hosaywood on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:11:00 PST