COMPANY PROFILE
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COMPANY PROFILE
Information Pack COMPANY PROFILE Asiatainment was started by Edmund Chen to help ordinary people or hopeful artists, who may not normally have the chance, to realize their dreams and potential. From there, a free workshop arose known as Mission Easy which was purposed to give the general public a chance to get involved in a film production process, be it writing, acting or even directing. From this workshop teams are created to produce a short film each of around 10 to 15 minutes revolving around the theme “love”, which will then be compiled into a feature-length film for select screenings at film festivals, supporting theatres and charitable functions. Through the 2-day workshop, Edmund also enlisted the help of 12 dedicated friends from the entertainment industry as mentors to the participants, and successfully turned 30 members of the public into script writers, actors and directors for the first time. Also chalking up first experiences as film directors are well-known personalities and artistes such as Xiang Yun, Vincent Ng, Alaric, Rahimah Rahim, Ericia Lee and Loretta. Mission Easy received overwhelming response in participation and won accolades and positive comments from those who were involved. In the past few months, Asiatainment have managed to produce 6 short films that eventually were compiled into one feature film titled “Echoing Love” From this successful start, Asiatainment hopes for this platform to continue to be fruitful in creating and helping aspiring talents gain recognition in the local and international entertainment field. Producer/Associate Director’s PROFILE Edmund Chen is an internationally-known celebrity with over 25 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. He has to his credits 90 television appearances (English and Chinese), 10 international movies, 4 solo albums, 4 stage plays, 5 publications and involvement in special events such as the Centennial Olympics and organizing the “X-files” acting seminar. He was also on the judging panels for prestigious events such as Asia Pacific Film Festival and the Golden Bell Awards in 2000. Because of his well-likability and high popularity, Edmund has always been a preferred choice of product owners for endorsement and ambassadorship duties. These brands include Beijing 101, Mitsubishi Electric, G Spa amongst others. He is also talented in design and was awarded for his packaging design for four consecutive years by Singapore Star Packaging Awards from 2002 to 2005. Over the years that Edmund has been in the entertainment industry, he has not only excelled as an actor on both stage and onscreen, but also as a multi-talented over-achiever who showed that he is equally versed in being a host, a singer, a director, a producer, a designer. He is respectively the Executive Producer and Co-Producer of Mission Easy’s pilot project, “Echoing Love” . Now Edmund adds yet another feather to his cap – that of a social-preneur. Edmund strongly believes in cultivating a greater sense of sharing, helping one another and doing good deeds to the benefit of the society at large. Most often than not, he observes that people generally are reserved and not forthcoming in sharing or helping people, creating a void in basic human connect with one another, sometimes even among friends. He therefore takes it upon himself to advance and promote these social goals through many of the initiatives that he now kick-starts or endorses. Edmund’s endorsement and ambassadorship with select organisations such as the Red Cross Society, National Environmental Agency and Singapore Post, reflects his unwavering belief and goal to spread the message of doing social good, helping people and sharing as far and wide as possible. However, what Edmund considers his family as his greatest achievement in life. He is married to Xiang Yun, one of Singapore’s most renowned actresses, with whom he is raising one boy and one girl. SUPERVISING DIRECTOR’S PROFILE Glenn Chan is a veteran in his field with over a decade of experience as a Director in Singapore’s media and entertainment industry. His list of accomplishments include a slate of dramas and sitcoms, the latest being Fighting Spiders and Anything Goes. After graduating from his Diploma in Film and Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Glenn started as a grip for film crews. Over the years, he has directed numerous popular local dramas and sitcoms. His portfolio of work includes: Heartlanders Season 3 and 4, First Mums, Yang Sisters Season 1 and 2, 80’s Rewind, Enbloc, Fighting Spiders Season 1 and 2, Anything Goes and My Time with Ah Gong (Telemovie) Glenn has always been interested in the way humans react to their environment. “Discovering and understanding the thoughts and emotions of characters through my actors and storytelling is exciting to me,” Glenn explains. His hard work paid off when ‘My Time with Ah Gong’ won runner-up in 2007 Asian Television Awards. Additionally, Fighting Spiders Season 1 won the ‘Special Prize’ in 2009 Seoul International Awards. In the future, Glenn strongly believes in focusing more on theatrical releases. However, he will still stay active in the television industry. ABOUT THE FILM In the past few months, Asiatainment Pte Ltd have managed to produce 6 short films revolving around the theme “love” that eventually were compiled into one feature film titled “ECHOING LOVE” FILM TITLE From Edmund Chen’s workshop, Mission Easy comes a series of short films revolving around the theme of love that were compiled into one feature length production entitled “ECHOING LOVE”. This film aims to explain that all of the love that has been put in to this film from the writers, directors, actors and crews, will be reflected back by the producers, community and amongst themselves, hence the name ‘Echoing Love.’ It should showcase all of the love that has been involved in the production to create a masterpiece where each of the smaller parts compliment each other and come together to create a device which drives the powerful theme of love forward and how it flows between the separate parties involved. The idea of this ‘love’ is meant to be showcased not only in the short film portions or even the final full-length product, but also in the production of the films and how those involved in the creation approach real life. FILM STORIES SYNOPSIS LOVE TOUCHES When Amy & James first meet, there is a mutual attraction between them. James tries to get Amy’s attention, but gradually, their secrets become obstacles in their budding relationship. Will their secrets bring them together, or tear them apart? What will your choice be when chance finds you? VOICES FROM OUT HEART (心中话) 阿希和婷婷因为父母出国的关系而暂时搬到阿嬷家住. 正打算享受退休生活的阿嬷对两人的出现感到茫然, 两 人同时也发现阿嬷的行为举止有点异常… Ah Xi & Ting Ting move to Grandma’s place to live while their parents are away. Having just retired, Grandma is looking forward to enjoying life. But her grandchildren’s sudden appearance disrupt her plans. Meanwhile, Ah Xi & Ting Ting begin to realize that Grandma is acting quite oddly… THE LOVE RESORT After a tough divorce, Priyanka finds herself at the Love Resort with her sister, Anita, as she tries to move on with her life. She meets Nick, a fitness instructor working at the resort, who is also recovering from a past relationship. Slowly, they begin to discover that if they open their hearts, life and love hold more in store for them. HAPPINESS(幸福) 一场突如其来的官司,让文君从新体会生命的真谛。原来有妻有女的美满家庭、与小芬不可告人的婚外情,皆在 碰上富家子奇杨后的一场商业纷争而一一面临考验,甚至瓦解。迷途的文君看似无路可退,一个转念却能化解危 机。因为幸福,一切都值得。 A lawsuit causes Wen Jun to take a good look at his priorities in life. An illicit affair with Xiaofen is gradually breaking up his family life, and his court case with wealthy businessman Qi Yang is bringing him to the brink of bankruptcy. Lost without a clear direction, the crisis can only be averted with a change in his mindset. For the sake of happiness, everything else is worth it. LOVE AND LONGING IN SINGAPORE: PERHAPS, PERHAPS, PERHAPS Sandra & Mike are two strangers who spend a night together. But as this brief encounter develops into a deeper relationship, their age difference begins to affect them. Love can be found in the unlikeliest of people and situations, but sometimes, as hard as you try to pursue love, the circumstances are not entirely within our control. TWO DIMENSIONS (隔空界) 叶晴天遇到了一位去外婆家休养患有严重哮喘病的男生--余凯。 奇妙的是,余凯是来自另外一个空间的人,因此 对方触摸不到也听不到,再加上男方也看不到女方。两人分别有一只七色晴天娃娃。事实上,这是同一只七色晴天 娃娃,也是他们唯一能够通话的工具。在晴天娃娃下绑上自己写给对方的字条,另一方就能收到。两人就这样插出 了爱的火花。他们坚定的爱感动了七色晴天娃娃,于是发出自己所有的光芒,神奇的成全这对隔空界的恋人短暂的 接触。 Ye Qing Tian meets an asthmatic boy, Yu Kai, who is recuperating at her grandmother’s home. The two, however, can neither touch nor hear each other as they are of two separate worlds. Furthermore, Yu Kai cannot see Qing Tian at all. Their only means of communication is through tying their messages onto a rainbow doll. They fall in love, and the rainbow doll is moved by their love. CREDITS LOVE TOUCHES Special guest appearance: Ho Nathaniel Special guest appearance: Izyan Mellyna Ishak Director: Stella Tham Scriptwriter: Loretta Chen / Jennifer Phillips Celebrity Director: Rahimah Binte Abdul Rahim Celebrity Actress: Jessica Tan Celebrity Actor: Gerald Chew Celebrity Actress: Lye Horng Hwa 心中话 VOICES FROM THE HEART Special guest appearance: Ng Aik Leong Director/ Scriptwriter: Chua Wei Yong Leader/ Producer: Ting Szu Kiong Assistant Producer: Goh Shiau Eng Ginnie Celebrity Director: Xiang Yun Celebrity Actress: Kwan Seck Mui Celebrity Actor: Tan Yi Hee Celebrity Actress: Tan Yi Xin Assistant Director: Kee Li Tjin, Laura Art Director/ Actor: Ho See Peng, Gary Assistant Art Director/ Actor: Bruce Lee Shean Hua Continuity: Lim Wan San LOVE RESORT Special guest appearance: Vadi Scriptwriter/Director: Goh Ying Sheng Celebrity Director/ Actress: Loretta Chen Celebrity Actress: Yekaterina Robacker Celebrity Actor: Abraham Nikhil Celebrity Actor: Alex Michael Betts Actress: Anita Porwal Actress: Priyanka Porwal 幸福 Happiness Special guest appearance: Jiu Jian Director: Wang Min Scriptwriter: Tay Chee Teck Celebrity Director: Ericia Lee Celebrity Actress: Ezann Lee Actor: Khoo Hui Xiang Actor: Paul Wong Chun Yi Actress: Goh Shiau Eng Actress: Cheryl Tan Yun Xin Actress: Samantha Wong Wan Jing PERHAPS, PERHAPS, PERHAPS Special guest appearance: Vernetta Lopez Director/ Scriptwriter: Gosia Klimowicz / Madeline Lin Script Consultant: Derek Judge Celebrity Director: Alaric Tay Celebrity Actress: Amy Cheng Celebrity Actress: Caroline Cheong Celebrity Actress: Nicholas Bloodworth Celebrity Actor: Terence Tay 隔空界 SEPARATE WORLD Special guest appearance: Master Hui Director: Leong Jia Min Germaine Scriptwriter: Tan Bing Hong Anthony Celebrity Director: Vincent Ng Celebrity Actor: Goh Edwin Actress: Lee Swee Yen Tomato Actress: Teh Siew Peng Actress: Ong Poh Min Patrick THE CREW Producer: Edmund Chen Associate Producer: Lee Siok Ping Supervising Director: Glenn Chan Associate Director: Edmund Chen Director of Photography: Jack Tan Soundman: Vincent Ng Camera Assistant: Zulkilfi Mohammad Assistant Director: Felicia Ching Editor: Tan Ci-Shing AUDIO POST PRODUCTION Film Prologue & Title: Alva Chew (Zippy) Film Title Design: Taliya Ong (Zippy) PR & Media: Melissa Fernando (MetaCommunique Pte Ltd) Audio Post Production: MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd 新传媒制作 Audio Post 制作资源 Music and Sound Effect Director: Mo Ju Li 麦如丽 Sound Designer: Gao Jun Wei 高俊伟 Teng Kim Lian 陈金莲 “Mission Easy” Workshop Mentors Andy Lee Huang Jiahua Wendy Ho Andrew James Mowatt Jennifer Phillips Tan Hong Chye Dr. Shiau Ee Leng Glenn Chan Jason Chan Jiu Jian Loretta Chen Jessica Tan Yang Lay Edmund Chen “他真的爱我吗?” 词曲:玖健 演唱:蔡礼莲 (光年创艺制作) “天边一颗星” 词曲:玖健 演唱:玖健(光年创艺制作) “Nada Soy Cinti” Perfomed by Edmund Chen (Asiatainment) PRODUCTION STILLS LOVE TOUCHES 心中话 VOICES FROM THE HEART LOVE RESORT 幸福 Happiness PERHAPS, PERHAPS, PERHAPS 隔空界 SEPARATE WORLD