Autograph book by wee li lin it is another short film by. A new short film written and directed by wee li lin commissioned by the singapore memory project for sg50. Sep 24, 2012 trailer 1 for gone shopping 2007 debut feature film by wee li lin. The singapore international film festival sgiff is an annual film festival held every year in singapore. Mar, 20 autograph book by wee li lin it is another short film by singapores very own short film maker wee li lin. Jul 01, 2015 a new short film written and directed by wee li lin commissioned by the singapore memory project for sg50. Apr 25, 2019 among them is wee li lin, an established filmmaker with several short and feature films under her belt, including norman in the air 1997, gone shopping 2007 and autograph book 2015, which was the firstever singaporean film selected for the prestigious tribeca film festival in new york. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. A school girls autograph book is an eclectic collection of.
Take a nostalgic meander down memory lane in wee li lin s autograph book, which looks at how a tender friendship between two 12yearold girls is put to the test. A school girls autograph book is an eclectic collection of poems and truisms about friendship, here, it is also the cause of a rift between two twelve year old friends who must decide if their friendship is one worth keeping. Gone shopping marks the firstfull length directorial debut of female director wee li lin and also the first local movie to hold a press conference in a shopping mall. But to her horror, the perm didnt turn out the way she imagined it to be. With emmanuel sarah anaditha, serene chen, carla dunareanu, sijia goh. Its the last few days of school and tessa and su min are best friends no longer. After a psychometric profile test, 50 year old office worker wong su min is deemed as the person her colleagues least want to have lunch my. She is a director and writer, known for autograph book 2003. Li lin completed her a level in acjc and went on to brown university in america where she graduated in 1996 with a ba in art semiotics.
She actually is a movie director and article writer, known for autograph reserve 2003, gone purchasing 2007 and my autograph reserve 2015. List of singapore international film festival awards. It was also listed under the official selection at tribeca film festival, usa. Autograph book 2003 old but gold, wee li lin captures the essence of primary school life in her lighthearted, but extremely relatable take on childhood friendships. View li lin aka we wins profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The lin kuei were masters of survival and they thrive in the woods and made their living there adapting to the ways of nature. Ms reeny kosman shares why she married, divorced and remarried the same man. The short film won the special achievement award in the singapore international film festival and the certificate of excellence in the chicago international childrens film festival and is often screened at. Li lin wee celebrity profile check out the latest li lin wee photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Mar 19, 2019 wee li lin is one of the pioneer female filmmakers in singapore. As the title implies, the movie is a satirical drama that explores the art of shopping.
The lin quei were around in china long before todays hatsumi and stephen hayes groups. Founded in 1987, sgiff has been an integral contributor and catalyst of the independent film industry in singapore and its region. For autograph book, i only managed to do the bts photography for 2 out of the 3 days of filming as the final day clashed with 2 other shoots that i had already committed to before. Rivalry between two primary school girls turns serious after a falling out. Autograph book by wee li lin it is another short film by singapores. Comedy, drama, and animation videos proudly made in singapore. Li lin is the most prolific female short filmmaker in singapore. Autograph book 2003 synopsis a school girls autograph book is an eclectic mix of truisms and poems about friendship. After a psychometric profile test, 50 year old office worker wong su min is deemed as the person her colleagues least want to have lunch my autograph book short film on vimeo. Li lin wee was born on december 5, 1973 in singapore. This short film won the best singapore short film award 2003 under the singapore international film festival. Disney vacation souvenir character autograph book for boys or girls disney world, disneyland, or disney cruise.
Photo from short film my autograph book by ms wee li lin. It screens films from local and overseas countries. Already hailed as singapores most prolific female short filmmaker, wee li lins foray into the feature films arena is timely with singapores fledgling film. Shes gone one step further to make a nostalgic short film, my autograph book. There is contreversy on lin kuei because there is no written evidence to show that they ever existed. In celebration of the everyday singaporean population. Carolyn, a shy 12 yearold, decided to get her hair permed.
The book reminds you of who you were back then, the good and the bad, said mr tan. Dont miss all the live wwe action featuring your favorite superstars from raw, smackdown, nxt and 205 live. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover li lins connections and jobs at similar companies. The perm is one of the two commissioned films for cine65 iv. Bobbing buoy films is a film production company set up by wee li lin in 2007 to produce quality shorts, features, online content and commercials with. Whether the book was written by practicing lin quei or not i have no clue but the whats in the book is real. It is quite different than what you see in japanese ninja books. Disneyparks princesses the adventure is on princess autograph photo book.
Starting from norman on the air in 1997, which won her an award at the singapore international film festival, wee has been making films that explore the inner worlds of archetypal, localised characters. Li lin wee was created on dec 5, 1973 in singapore. Local director wee li lin borrows inspiration from her youth. Singapore local filmmakers have withdrawn seven works from the titian budaya festival in kuala lumpur after malaysian censors asked them to make cuts to their films. Ringside seats, superstar meet and greets, and much more. Join facebook to connect with wee li lin and others you may know.
Panj e asr at five in the afternoon iran, samira makhmalbaf best actor. List of singapore international film festival awards wikipedia. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lis. In 2005, autograph book was the first singapore film selected to show at the. Her grandmother persuaded her to do it at their usual auntie salon, where carolyn has been cutting her hair since she was a child. Oct 12, 2017 nurture and develop your unique voice w ee li lin is one of the pioneer female singaporean filmmakers with 14 short films under her belt. View jean gohs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Her acting resume includes the lead in wee li lins short autograph book 2003 and small roles in 1990s channel 8 dramas the price of peace and stepping out. This is a seminal collection of short films showcases the following titles from this prolific filmmaker.
Jun 20, 2015 take a nostalgic meander down memory lane in wee li lins autograph book, which looks at how a tender friendship between two 12yearold girls is put to the test. Talking films with wee li lin, one of singapores pioneer. Get the ultimate wwe fan opportunity when you purchase one of these unique wwe superstar experience or walk the aisle experience packages. Li lin wee adjunct lecturer in screenwriting nanyang. She has won awards locally and internationallyin 2005, her short film autograph book was the first ever singapore film selected for the prestigious tribeca film festival in new york, and in 2011, li lin received the honorary award at the singapore short.
Boasting brown university and nyutisch asia as her alma mater, shes best known for her feature films gone shopping, autograph book, norman in the air and short films such as centrepoint kidz and the perm, amongst many others. For ms wee li lin, making her own autograph book isnt enough. Li lin aka we win telehealth business coach for doctors. Singapore young aspiring filmmakers recently got the chance to develop their ideas and techniques as part of a project aimed to help the next generation of singapores movie makers. My autograph book short film from wee li lin, directorwriter pro. She is a director and writer, known for autograph book 2003, gone. The perm by wee li lin singapore family short film viddsee. May 29, 2019 for ms wee li lin, making her own autograph book isnt enough. Film industryrelated activities such as exhibitions, workshops and seminars are also organised for the singapore international film festival. Autograph book is a black comedy about our childhood friendships.
Mickey mouse black spiral autograph books 2 books set starhead 4. A school girls autograph book is an eclectic mix of truisms and poems about friendship. The singapore international film festival sgiff is the largest and longestrunning film event in southeast asia. Watch to find out how this small community in the salon rallied.
The director said she wanted to use the film to capture the idea of friendship. Singers daughter wins hear me sing, entertainment news. They were first mentioned in books in the 80s that tried to cash in on the ninja boom of the time but it is not. Autograph book wee li lin 2004 silver screen awards. Join facebook to connect with li lin wee and others you may know. She is a director and writer, known for autograph book 2003, gone shopping 2007 and norman on the air 1997.
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