Hi, I'm Zachary Yap Weng Kit, a Singaporean filmmaker deeply passionate about storytelling through writing, directing, editing, and video art. My journey in film began in the art department of Crazy Rich Asians, and I've since worked in casting, assistant directing, and script supervision on various notable projects. I enjoy exploring themes of agency, longing, spirituality, and the absurdity of being alive, especially within a Southeast Asian context. I'm currently developing my first full-length feature film, driven by instinct, chaos, and tenderness. I am committed to advocating for bold, diverse South East Asian voices in cinema and seek mentorship and community that inspire me to push creative boundaries and engage audiences in new ways.

Zachary Yap Weng Kit

Hi, I'm Zachary Yap Weng Kit, a Singaporean filmmaker deeply passionate about storytelling through writing, directing, editing, and video art. My journey in film began in the art department of Crazy Rich Asians, and I've since worked in casting, assistant directing, and script supervision on various notable projects. I enjoy exploring themes of agency, longing, spirituality, and the absurdity of being alive, especially within a Southeast Asian context. I'm currently developing my first full-length feature film, driven by instinct, chaos, and tenderness. I am committed to advocating for bold, diverse South East Asian voices in cinema and seek mentorship and community that inspire me to push creative boundaries and engage audiences in new ways.

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Hi, I’m Zachary Yap Weng Kit, a Singaporean filmmaker deeply passionate about storytelling through writing, directing, editing, and video art. My journey in film began in the art department of Crazy Rich Asians, and I’ve since worked in casting, assistant directing, and script supervision on various notable projects. I enjoy exploring themes of agency, longing, spirituality, and the absurdity of being alive, especially within a Southeast Asian context.

I’m currently developing my first full-length feature film, driven by instinct, chaos, and tenderness. I am committed to advocating for bold, diverse South East Asian voices in cinema and seek mentorship and community that inspire me to push creative boundaries and engage audiences in new ways.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

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Education

Diploma at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Film & Media Studies
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Filmmaking Training at Kyoto Filmmakers Lab
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Film Workshop at Apichatpong Creators Lab
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Film Lab at Perth Festival LAB
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Film Workshop at Cinemovement VI Tokyo
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

BiFAN NAFF Fantastic Film School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Kyoto Filmmakers Lab
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Apichatpong Weerasethakul Creators Lab
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Perth Festival LAB
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cinemovement VII Tokyo
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other