1. Tak Giu (Kick Ball)
DIRECTOR | Jacen Tan |
COUNTRY | Singapore |
YEAR | 2004 |
GENRE | Comedy |
DURATION | 15 mins |
LANGUAGE | Mandarin with English subtitles |
FORMAT | PAL DVD, Region 3 |
SYPNOSIS | Tak Giu is a cult film about soccer culture in Singapore. Having taken up the challenge of a friendly match, three soccer-crazy boys realize it is not easy to find a good, free public soccer field in Singapore, if there’s any at all.
Through their journey they encounter obnoxious caretakers, locked-up fences, hot weather and a persistent policeman. Will they find their dream pitch? |
2. Zo Peng (Go Army)
DIRECTOR | Jacen Tan |
COUNTRY | Singapore |
YEAR | 2005 |
GENRE | Comedy |
DURATION | 15 mins |
LANGUAGE | Mandarin with English subtitles |
SYPNOSIS | Three friends help one another overcome their personal confinements, relationship and work problems during compulsory National Service…with a twist. |
AWARDS & FESTIVALS 2nd Prize – Digital Film Fiesta Singapore |
3. Zo Gang (Go Work)
DIRECTOR | Jacen Tan |
COUNTRY | Singapore |
YEAR | 2006 |
GENRE | Comedy |
DURATION | 9 mins |
LANGUAGE | Mandarin with English subtitles |
SYPNOSIS | Filmmaker wannabe Ah Tan is sick of his day job. Join him on his way to work one day, as he discusses and pokes fun at local films and music, while plotting his path to become Singapore’s next great director. |
AWARDS & FESTIVALS Asian Hot Shots Berlin Busho Filmfest 3rd International Detmold Film Festival Toronto Singapore Film Festival Urban Nomad Film Festival at Taipei Artist Village |
4. Zo Hee (Make Movie)
DIRECTOR | Jacen Tan |
COUNTRY | Singapore |
YEAR | 2007 |
GENRE | Comedy |
DURATION | 14 mins |
LANGUAGE | Mandarin with English subtitles |
SYPNOSIS | In this sequel to Zo Gang, Ah Tan quits his job to make his first film. He fumbles through scriptwriting, fund-raising, casting and shooting, with hilarious results! |
5. Kwa Giu (Watch Football)
DIRECTOR | Jacen Tan |
COUNTRY | Singapore |
YEAR | 2011 |
GENRE | Documentary |
DURATION | 28 mins |
LANGUAGE | English, Mandarin and Malay with English subtitles |
SYPNOSIS | The National Stadium, home ground of the Singapore soccer team, was one of Singapore’s most famous icons. In 2010, the stadium was demolished to make way for a new Sports Hub.
Kwa Giu was filmed during the last full house match on 31 Jan 2007, when 55 000 fans packed the National Stadium for the Asean Foorball Championship final. Here’s the legendary atmosphere and spirit of the Kallang Roar, immortalized on film. |
6. Special Features
FORMAT | PAL DVD, Region 0 |
DVD FEATURES | Bloopers and outtakes Behind the scene photo galleries Zo Gang rehearsal clip Director’s notes, Army lingo guide Jacen Tan interviews himself BALLS! 25 second animated films HOSAY ALL OVER THE WORLD clip |