Royston Tan is a distinguished Singaporean filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the industry as a director, writer, and producer. His academic background in Visual Communications at Temasek Polytechnic provided a solid foundation for his future endeavors.
Before achieving widespread recognition, Tan initially gained prominence through his impressive collection of short films, which showcased his unique storytelling abilities and technical prowess. These early works include "Sons" (2000),"Hock Hiap Leong" (2001),"48 on AIDS" (2002),"Mother" (2002),and "15" (2002),all of which garnered critical acclaim and helped establish Tan as a rising talent in the Singaporean film scene.