I’m a writer-director with over a decade of professional experience in film and television across narrative drama, comedy, kids’ programming, and horror. I’ve served as a senior writer at Oak3 Films, with series nominated for an International Emmy Award (FAM!, 2019) and recognized by New York Festivals TV & Film Awards (After Dark, 2022). My short films have screened at Sundance, Busan, and the Singapore International Film Festival, among others. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Columbia University School of the Arts, where I’m developing new projects across genres while exploring innovative storytelling. I’m excited to collaborate with fellow creators and bring bold, character-driven stories to life.

Michael Tay

I’m a writer-director with over a decade of professional experience in film and television across narrative drama, comedy, kids’ programming, and horror. I’ve served as a senior writer at Oak3 Films, with series nominated for an International Emmy Award (FAM!, 2019) and recognized by New York Festivals TV & Film Awards (After Dark, 2022). My short films have screened at Sundance, Busan, and the Singapore International Film Festival, among others. I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Columbia University School of the Arts, where I’m developing new projects across genres while exploring innovative storytelling. I’m excited to collaborate with fellow creators and bring bold, character-driven stories to life.

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I’m a writer-director with over a decade of professional experience in film and television across narrative drama, comedy, kids’ programming, and horror. I’ve served as a senior writer at Oak3 Films, with series nominated for an International Emmy Award (FAM!, 2019) and recognized by New York Festivals TV & Film Awards (After Dark, 2022). My short films have screened at Sundance, Busan, and the Singapore International Film Festival, among others.

I’m currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Columbia University School of the Arts, where I’m developing new projects across genres while exploring innovative storytelling. I’m excited to collaborate with fellow creators and bring bold, character-driven stories to life.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Writer / Director at Oak3 Films
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2023
Developed, wrote, and pitched original television concepts across multiple networks including Channel 5, Channel 8, OKTO, Suria, CNA, and MeWatch. Experience across English, Chinese, and Malay programming.

Education

MFA, Screenwriting at Columbia University – School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
BFA, Digital Filmmaking at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma, Film, Sound & Video at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
MFA, Screenwriting at Columbia University – School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
BFA, Digital Filmmaking at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
Diploma, Film, Sound & Video at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

International Script Accelerator
January 1, 2024 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education