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Hi, I’m Taylor Ong, a Singapore-based filmmaker. I act, write, direct, and edit.
I’m a graduate of Nanyang Technological University’s Communication Studies program with minors in Chinese Creative Writing and Translation, specializing in Narrative Broadcast Studies. I’m driven, collaborative and bilingual, with a passion for telling engaging stories that resonate across screen and sound.
I’ve worn many hats over the years, from freelance actress to video editor and post producer. I worked on commercials, TV, and film projects.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
Language
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Chinese
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Actress at Various
June 1, 2012 - PresentActing in commercials, children's drama, short films, TV series. Starred in Siyou Tan’s short film Strawberry Cheese Cake as main cast. Official selection of Local non-Film Festival.
Junior Video Editor at Weave Pte Ltd
January 1, 2023 - June 9, 2023Offline and online video editing of social, corporate, and government videos. Assisted editing & assembly for senior video editors. Worked with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects.
Localization Quality Tester at Keywords Studios
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Quality-tested FIFA 21 in Simplified Chinese. Translated, proofread, and edited available translations of in-game text.
Media Industry Development Intern at Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024Collected statistics from SG cinema operators and analyzed box office numbers and trends. Compiled data and information for films funded in IMDA's Call-for-Proposals. Assisted in Singapore Film Commission’s duties.
Script Assistant & Post Producer at Nightjar Films
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025Assisted script writers in distributing scripts, EN-CHI translation, timeline management. Supervised continuity and dialogue on set. Oversaw the post-production workflow of two TV series, Saksi (Suria) and Fixing Fate.
Education
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) with minors in Chinese Creative Writing and Translation; Specialisation in Narrative Broadcast Studies at Nanyang Technological University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024Pre-University / High School (A-Levels or equivalent) at Hwa Chong Institution
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019UCLA Summer Exchange at University of California, Los Angeles
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022Secondary Education at Nan Hua High School
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017Qualifications
CLEP Chinese Essay Writing Competition (Novel Category) – First Prize
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition – Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026Chinese Essay Writing Competition LEPC (Certificate of Distinction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition (Bronze Award)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018SYFF 2026 Open Category Nominee for Best Directing
January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
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