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ZHAO WEI FILMS

WebSite: zhaowei.com

Zhao Wei Films is one of the key players in the Singapore film industry. In 1995, it released its maiden feature, MEE POK MAN. Directed by company founder Eric Khoo, the critical hit not only ignited a resurgence of filmmaking in Singapore, but was also the first local film to travel to international festivals including Berlin and Venice. His second film, 12 STOREYS, became the first Singaporean film selected for the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section. Khoo’s BE WITH ME was the opening film of the 2005 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, while MY MAGIC his fourth feature has the distinction of being the only Singaporean film to vie for the Palm D'or in Cannes (2008).