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Anthony Chen

Producer, Director, WriterBorn April 18, 1984 (41 years)
Anthony Chen (Chinese: 陈哲艺; born 18 April 1984) is a Singaporean film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is known for directing the feature films Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019).

His debut feature film, Ilo Ilo, won the Camera d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, making him the first and only Singaporean to have been awarded at Cannes. The film also earned him the Achievement in Directing award at the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film, Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay.

Known For

  • Ilo Ilo
  • Wet Season
  • The Breaking Ice
  • Drift
  • Ajoomma
  • The Year of the Everlasting Storm
  • Happyend
  • Releasing Aug 27, 2025
  • Distance

Filmography

2025
This City Is a Battlefield · as Co-Producer
2024
2024
2024
Crocodile Tears · as Co-Producer
2023
2023
2022
Arnold Is a Model Student · as Co-Producer
2022
2021
2019
2017
Pop Aye · as Executive Producer
2015
Distance · as Executive Producer
2013

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