• christine seow

     

    filmmaker

    based in London & Singapore

     

    Christine Seow is a Singaporean filmmaker based in London. Her short documentary series 'While You Sleep' won Best Documentary at the Asia Web Awards 2018 and her short films 'Rojak Romance' and '21' have been screened at various international film festivals. Her latest film 'Beyond These Walls' is shortlisted for the Grierson Awards 2024.

     

    Christine was part of the Youth Jury & Critics Programme during the 2016 Singapore International Film Festival and has written for SINdie, a local film critic website. She also participated in the Creative Producing Lab at Docs by the Sea 2021. Prior to COVID-19, she was studying in Beijing Film Academy’s Directing Department. She is currently taking her Master's in Directing Documentary at the National Film and Television School in the UK.

     

    contact

    seowfilms@gmail.com

    @seowfilms

  • Beyond These Walls

    In a Singapore children's home, girls navigate friendship, hope, and identity, illuminating unseen stories in a poignant exploration of resilience.

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  • 21

    Marred with her delinquent past, ‘Lin’ hopes to turn over a new leaf as she graduates from a juvenile rehabilitation centre with stellar scores in the national exam. However, it seems that her streak of unfortunate circumstances trails behind like a spectre lurking in her shadows.

     

    Now available on AppleTV.

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  • Rojak Romance

    Rojak Romance examines the history and identity of the Ceylonese Tamil community through the eyes of a mixed race couple.

    Rojak Romance |Trailer

  • Living with a Dying Father

    Ever loved someone but yet wished for their death? As his dad's caregiver, this secret wish often ate him alive. His struggle echoes that of other Singaporean young adults in the sandwich generation, who have to juggle their own lives with their role as caregivers for their ageing parents.

     

    This episode is part of the series 'If This Isn't Love'.

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  • While You Sleep

    While the rest of the world drifts into deep sleep, the graveyard shift begins for many unsung heroes. While You Sleep is a documentary series that features ordinary people with extraordinary jobs, highlighting their challenges, perspectives and love for their jobs.


    While You Sleep is a 5-episode short documentary series available on Viddsee and meWATCH. Winner of Best Documentary at the Asia Web Awards 2018.

  • Love & Grief

    We might hate to admit it, but one thing is for certain; death is imminent. Should we then confront the inevitable or shrug it off till the darkest hour?

     

    Love & Grief is a 5-episode short documentary series available on Viddsee and meWATCH.

  • The Digital Divide

    Technology has become part and parcel of most people’s daily lives. While the connected majority are able to enjoy greater convenience and accessibility to information, those who fall behind may feel a deeper sense of isolation. How can we ensure the inclusivity and accessibility of future technology?

     

    The Digital Divide is a 5-episode short documentary series available on Viddsee and meWATCH.

  • Away From Home

    During the COVID period, 200,000 overseas Singaporeans were estimated to return home. I asked overseas Singaporeans who have chosen to stay, to record a video describing their current situation and leave a message for their loved ones back home.

  • Personal Docs

    Films made for myself and my loved ones

  • Narratives

    A selection of fiction films that I've directed

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