Taylor Ong

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Hi, I’m Taylor Ong, a Singapore-based filmmaker. I act, write, direct, and edit.

About

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.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Work experience· 5 roles

Script Assistant & Post Producer · Nightjar FilmsOct 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Assisted 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.

Media Industry Development Intern · Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)Jan 2024 – Apr 2024 · 4 mos

Collected 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.

Junior Video Editor · Weave Pte LtdJan 2023 – Jun 2023 · 6 mos

Offline 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 · Keywords StudiosJun 2020 – Aug 2020 · 3 mos
Freelance Actress · VariousJun 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 6 mos

Education

Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) with minors in Chinese Creative Writing and Translation; Specialisation in Narrative Broadcast Studies · Nanyang Technological University2020 – 2024
Pre-University / High School (A-Levels or equivalent) · Hwa Chong Institution2018 – 2019
UCLA Summer Exchange · University of California, Los Angeles2022
Secondary Education · Nan Hua High School2014 – 2017

Certifications and awards· 5

CLEP Chinese Essay Writing Competition (Novel Category) – First Prize2019 – 2026
National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition – Bronze Award2018 – 2026
Chinese Essay Writing Competition LEPC (Certificate of Distinction)2019
National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition (Bronze Award)2018

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