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.

Taylor Ong

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Actress at Various
June 1, 2012 - Present
Acting 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, 2023
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 at Keywords Studios
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Quality-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, 2024
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.
Script Assistant & Post Producer at Nightjar Films
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
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.

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, 2024
Pre-University / High School (A-Levels or equivalent) at Hwa Chong Institution
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
UCLA Summer Exchange at University of California, Los Angeles
June 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Secondary Education at Nan Hua High School
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2017

Qualifications

CLEP Chinese Essay Writing Competition (Novel Category) – First Prize
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition – Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026
Chinese Essay Writing Competition LEPC (Certificate of Distinction)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
National Secondary Schools Chinese Mini Fiction Creative Writing Competition (Bronze Award)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
SYFF 2026 Open Category Nominee for Best Directing
January 8, 2026 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government