Chong Keat Aun | |
|---|---|
| 張吉安 | |
| Born | February 14, 1978 |
| Alma mater | Keat Hwa Secondary School Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Curtin University |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Awards | 57th Golden Horse Awards |
Chong Keat Aun, (Chinese: 張吉安; pinyin: Zhāng Jí'ān; born 14 February 1978) is a Malaysian film director and writer. His directorial debut The Story of Southern Islet won the Best New Director, FIPRESCI, NETPAC awards at the 57th Golden Horse Awards. [1] In 2023, Snow in Midsummer was shortlisted for Giornate degli Autori at the 80th Venice International Film Festival;[2] the film released in September 2023, received positive critical response.
Biography[edit]
Chong Keat Aun was born in Kedah in 1978.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Features[edit]
- 2020 : The Story of Southern Islet (南巫)
- 2023 : Snow in Midsummer (五月雪)
Shorts[edit]
- 2017 : Cemetery of Courtesy (義山)[4][5]
- 2021 : The Incident (疫外)
- 2022 : Dayang Bersiong - The Sinful Cook (狼牙的御女)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22nd Busan International Film Festival | Wide Angle | Cemetery of Courtesy | Nominated | [6] |
| 2020 | Golden Horse Film Festival | NETPAC Award | The Story of Southern Islet | Won | [7] |
| Observation Missions for Asian Cinema Award | Won | ||||
| FIPRESCI Prize | Won | ||||
| 57th Golden Horse Awards | Best New Director | Won | [8] [9] | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | 45th Hong Kong International Film Festival | FIPRESCI Prize | Won | [10] [11] | |
| 25th Fantasia International Film Festival | AQCC - Camera Lucida Prize | Won | [12] [13] | ||
| 2023 | 80th Venice International Film Festival | Musa Cinema & Arts Award | Snow in Midsummer | Won | |
| 60th Golden Horse Awards | Best Director | Nominated | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Original Film Score | Nominated | ||||
| Best Original Film Song | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival | Best Film - Young Cinema Competition - Firebird Awards (Chinese Language) | Won | [14][15] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Malaysia's Chong Keat Aun wins Best New Director at Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan". TheStar. 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Venice's Giornate Degli Autori Unveils 20th Edition Line-Up". Deadline. 2023-07-27.
- ^ Asia, Tatler. "Chong Keat Aun". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Chong Keat Aun | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Chong Keat Aun". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
- ^ "Cemetery of Courtesy". Mubi.
- ^ "Malaysia's Chong Keat Aun wins best new director at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards for film inspired by Kedah childhood". Malaymail. 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Malaysian Director wins Golden Horse Awards for his first debut movie". NAT. 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Msian director Chong Keat Aun shines in international arena". NST. 2020-11-25.
- ^ "The Story of Southern Islet Wins FIPRESCI Prize". VIMooZ. 2021-04-11.
- ^ "HKIFF45 Announces Firebird and FIPRESCI Prize Winners". AsianMoviePulse. 2021-04-11.
- ^ "The 25th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival unveils its winners!". OrcaSound. 2021-08-26.
- ^ "Fantasia International Film Festival 2021 Awards Announced". DreadCentral. 2021-08-26.
- ^ "'Snow in Midsummer' and 'Sons' Take Firebird Awards at Hong Kong Film Festival". Variety Media. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "'Snow In Midsummer' & 'Sons' Take Top Prizes At Hong Kong International Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 9 April 2024.