In November, "Discover Macau" will put the spotlight on the work of five local cinematographers who have shot in other places.
Sou Wai Kin, who was shortlisted for Best Cinematographer at the Golden Horse Awards, will present his new film Unofficial History of Time with his distinctive style of photography. British cinematographer Benjamin Lam’s Big Dog demonstrates his infinite creativity, using vivid camera shots instead of a script to tell a story, resulting in a short film with excellent photography and storytelling. Local cinematographer Adrian Lee’s short film One Summer's Day, which deeply depicts how the protagonist faces the cruel reality beyond imagination during his youth. Sleep Talking is delicately lensed by Sisterhood’s cinematographer Simmy Cheong, whose delicate lens travels through different spaces to elevate the story beyond the usual narrative techniques. The Girl and the Ronin by American cinematographer Jacky Shun Man Cheung tells the story a ronin and a girl through his cold and emotional camera work.
Unofficial History of Time
2023 / 25’ / B / Taiwan / In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles
The 31-year-old Tong and her partner returned to the place where they met in college, passing through the Wufu Road where Tong was born and grew up, recalling the hidden time history in her life.
Director of Photography: Wai Kin Sou
Director: Kun Hou Teng
About the Director of Photography:
Wai Kin Sou, the Director of Photography. Sou grew up in Macao, graduated from Taiwan Fu Jen University and majored in the Department of Communication Arts. His works Kissing the Ground You Walked On earned his first nomination of Best Cinematography at the 59th Golden Horse Award, A Journey in Spring won the Best Director Award at San Sebastián International Film Festival 2023. Other upcoming films include The Walking Bird and The Fortune Tower are in post-production currently.
Big Dog
2022 / 12’ / D / U.K. / In English with Chinese subtitles
Matt, a struggling student, has decided to leave university to pursue his dream job, however, surrounded by temptations, Matt battles to leave his old life behind.
Director of Photography: Benjamin Lam
Director: Theo Brown
About the Director of Photography
Benjamin Lam is a UK based Cinematographer and Gaffer. Originally from Macao, Benjamin graduated from the University of the Arts, London and continued working as a visual artist in the vibrant art scene of London. He has since worked on multiple projects, notably including B camera operator of Shakespearean Epic Misanthropes and Oscar Winning Art Director Tim Yip's newest documentary series Love Infinity.
One Summer's Day
2020 / 25’ / C / Taiwan / In Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles
Summer’s coming. Hsuan, Yei, and Chi will jump into the pool together. Yei is always faster than Hsuan, but she doesn’t care about racing. All she wants is to stay with Chi, slowly, naturally, till they arrive in Taipei.
Director of Photography: Adrian Lee
Director: Yan Wang
About the Director of Photography:
Adrian Lee began filming during his junior secondary school days, but choosing the wrong subject at his first university, he then switched to study film in the Department of Filmmaking at Taipei National University of the Arts. As a DOP, his works include No Flowers or Seasons and I Want To Be A Plastic Chair. He also directed short films including Absurd World.
Sleep Talking
2021 / 18’ / B / China / No dialogues
"Self" enters her dreamscape, and within, she encounters different people
and objects; may they be gods or demons; fears or the unknown; strangers or even herself.
Traversing through the varying spaces, she was transformed, reborn, tangled and enlightened until she finally met the person who raised the question.
For dream has no truth or false, the reality or the imagination can yet to be defined. What will be her answer within this limitless realm?
Director of Photography: Simmy Cheong
Director: Michelle L Li
About the Director of Photography
Simmy Cheong, graduated from the Motion Picture Department of National Taiwan University of Arts. In 2011, she was selected in the Golden Horse Film Academy and her work Night Coffee was shown at the film festival. Feature films include Sisterhood, Our 17, and Lonely Eighteen.
The Girl and the Ronin
2023 / 13’ / B / U.S / In Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles
In Sengoku-period Japan, a ronin is hired to escort a young lady but soon discovers her true identity which reminds him of his painful past and challenges his morality.
Director of Photography: Jacky Shun Man Cheung
Director: Ho Chung Tang
About the Director of Photography:
Jacky Shun Man Cheung, a Director of Photography born in Hong Kong and is now based in Los Angeles, Macao, and Hong Kong. He graduated from Chapman University Dodge College and was mentored by cinematographer Johnny Jensen, ASC and Michael Grady. He is also an associate member of the Society of Camera Operators in the US.
Jacky has worked as a Cinematographer in the US, Macao, Hong Kong, China, and Vietnam on films, commercials, and music videos. In 2023, he finished shooting his first feature film as a Director of Photography. His work has been selected for the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, the Kineko International Children Film Festival, the Vancouver Independent Film Festival, Venice Shorts, etc.
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Classification
Group A – Suitable for all ages
Group B – Not suitable for audiences aged under 13
Group C – Not suitable for audiences aged under 18, and restricted for those aged under 13
Group D – Prohibited for audiences aged under 18
Pornography – Prohibited for audiences aged under 18 and subject to the regulation of a specific law (Law no. 10/78/M).
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