INDUSTRY DAYS

Lucrecia Martel
(Speaker)

Lucrecia Martel is a vital voice in New Argentine Cinema, renowned for her critique of the Argentine middle class and colonial legacies. Her critically acclaimed films include the Berlinale Silver Bear winner La Ciénaga (2001), Cannes main competiton title La niña santa (2004) and Zama (2017), which premiered at Venice.

Thong Kay Wee
(Moderator)

Thong Kay Wee is a cultural worker specialising in film programming and curation, currently serving as the Programme Director of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) since 2021. He has previously served on film festival juries in Jeonju, Taiwan and Yogyakarta, among others. He was previously the Programmes and Outreach Officer at the Asian Film Archive (AFA) from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure at the AFA, he was responsible for establishing the AFA’s regular programmes and presiding over specialised showcases, including the Singular Screens film series (2018-2021) commissioned by the Singapore International Festival of the Arts and the State of Motion exhibition series (2016-2021) commissioned for the Singapore Art Week.

Lim Giong
(Speaker)

Lim Giong is a musician who primarily produces scores for feature films and documentaries, while also composing for short films, commercials, animations and VR projects. He engages in cross-disciplinary collaborations with artists across various fields and has recently been exploring abstract electronic soundscapes alongside experimental and ambient music compositions.

Cheryl Ong
(Moderator)

Cheryl Ong is a Singaporean percussionist whose work spans the realms of contemporary music, improvisation, and sound. Classically trained yet unbound by tradition, her practice delves into the improvisational and experimental, seeking to uncover new textures and ideas. Apart from regularly performing with Singaporean band, The Observatory, her collaborations traverse disciplines and mediums. Recent work includes playing for Night of the Dry Flowers – a music programme for the Bangkok Experimental Film Festival (BEEF7, 2025); composing music for Daniel Hui’s film Small Hours of the Night (2024); performing in Sim Chi Yin’s theatre piece One Day We’ll Understand (2024); collaborating in a duo performance with Khyam Allami for Latent Sonorities (2023); and participating in ensemble work for RATA Orchestra’s RATA: new grounds, new sounds (2022). Her track Hejira was featured in the closing credits of Yeo Siew Hua’s award-winning film A Land Imagined (2018).

Jennifer Huang

With experience from the industry in content licensing, acquisition and sales, Jennifer joins TAICCA as the Project Manager of the investment schemes, Creative Content Development Program (CCDP) and Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program (TICP). Now as the Senior Manager of International Business, the mission is to enhance the gateway to global market and facilitate partnerships with other countries for Taiwan’s audiovisual industry.

Don Chen

Don leads Media Industry Development initiatives at IMDA and is concurrently the Director of Singapore Film Commission. Prior to joining IMDA, he was Director of Business Development & Education with G.H.Y Culture & Media, a leading Asia-Pacific Chinese media conglomerate. He oversaw the acquisition of a media education subsidiary at G.H.Y Culture & Media and was responsible for designing media programmes and spearheading media projects with a diverse set of partners.

Jose Javier Reyes

Undersecretary JOSE JAVIER REYES is a
multi-awarded producer, director and
writer for films, television and stage. He
presently holds the position of Chairman
and CEO of the Film Development Council
of the Philippines. He also served as the
Chairman of the Film Program of the School
of New Media Arts at the De la Salle College of Saint Benilde from 2018 to 2024.

Jeremy Chua

Eric Tsang

TSANG Hing Weng Eric is a Hong Kong film director whose works have been selected by major international film festivals including Sundance and Busan. Among them, Hong Kong Family was the winner of the First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI). He is currently the Program Director of BFA in Acting for Global Screen at Hong Kong Baptist University, the Artistic Director of Eye Catcher Global, and a member of the Hong Kong Film Development Council.

Nicholas Saputra

Debra Liang

Alongside Debra’s role as Co-Head of Sales at New Europe Film Sales, Debra also freelances as a consultant, bringing over a decade’s wealth of experience working on independent titles (as both a sales agent and in production) on all genres including animated content. Before joining New Europe Film Sales, she worked as Head of Sales at International Sales Agent & Aggregator, LevelK for 8 years. In addition, Debra sat on the jury of WIP for Tallinn Black nights, has moderated and spoken at various industry workshops and panels. Debra is an alumni of the Locarno Industry Academy (2018) and Inside Pictures cohort (2020).

Francesca Tiberi

Francesca’s career in the audiovisual industry started over ten years ago. She is now Head of Sales at True Colours, overseeing both feature films and tv series.

Her experience started in Paris, when she joined the sales department of La Compagnie Des Phares et Balises, discovering the world of tv sales. She then came back to Rome and joined True Colours, salesco. backed by top indie distributor and production, Lucky Red and Indigo (whose credits include The Great Beauty by Paolo Sorrentino), which in ten years of activity positioned itself as one of the most prominent European sales company, representing Italian and International feature films presented in all major festivals all over the world (Festival du Film de Cannes, Berlinale, Venice IFF, Locarno Festival, Toronto IFF). She had the pleasure of working on festival titles such as Nostalgia (Festival de Cannes 2022 – Main Competition), Reflection in a Dead Diamond (Berlinale2025 – Main Competition). This year True Colours launched its first tv slate, including series producer for Arte.

Sanjay Ram

Sanjay Ram is a seasoned communications and media professional with over 18 years of experience in the filmed entertainment industry. He is currently the Co-Founder of Mediasmiths Image Consultants, a leading reputation and communications agency serving the entertainment and media ecosystem.

Sanjay began his career as a film journalist, before moving into film publicity, marketing, and strategic communications. Over the years, he has successfully led campaigns and managed publicity for a wide range of acclaimed projects from India.

His professional experience spans across public relations, film marketing, content development, and film festival strategy. In the past, He has also been associated with prestigious festivals and initiatives such as MAMI and IFFI among others , contributing to their programming and communications strategy.
Prior to co-founding Mediasmiths Image Consultants, Sanjay held the position of Creative Director – Films at a leading Indian film studio, where he was responsible for the creative development and festival strategies.

With a career that spans journalism, film marketing, creative direction, and industry programming, Sanjay brings a rare 360-degree perspective to the entertainment business. His extensive body of work reflects a deep understanding of both creative and commercial imperatives, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Wonsun Shin

Wonsun Shin is a freelance consultant with extensive experience in co-production projects, festival strategies, and remake rights acquisitions. She began her career at CJ Entertainment, collaborating with Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks for film marketing. As Director of Film Festival Strategies, she built strong relationships with major festivals, a practice she continues today.

Wonsun has been a jury and selection committee member for prestigious project markets and industry programs such as NAFF BIFAN, NFDC Film Bazaar Goa, and Fantastic 7 at Cannes. In 2024, she participated in the Cannes Investors Circle selection committee at Marché du Film and the first round of project selections for the Hubert Bals Fund. Her talent for identifying emerging voices and cultivating global connections has been a defining feature of her professional journey.

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Tan Wei Keong

Shamin Yusof

Shamin Yusof is a highly accomplished producer in the Malaysian film industry with a proven track record of success. Over the course of 9 years, Shamin Yusof has produced numerous award-winning films that have captured the hearts of audiences both in Malaysia and beyond. Five of the top highest grossing films in Malaysia was produced and financially managed by her.

One of her most notable achievements in the industry was producing the first Malaysian
original series for IFLIX titled KL GANGSTER UNDERWORLD and the production of Blood Brothers in 2025, that became national sensation and sits at No.3, top highest box office collection in in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. These two titles were widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and went on to receive various recognitions and awards and the
original series was the most watched original series up util today. She was instrumental in bringing these projects to life, from securing funding and assembling a talented cast and crew, to overseeing the production and post-production processes.

In addition to that, Shamin Yusof managed the distribution of “MAT KILAU”, the highest grossing film in Malaysia that collected RM 98 Million that became a local sensation in 2022. She has also been involved in a number of other successful projects that have helped to
elevate the profile of the Malaysian film industry on the international stage by producing the first Malaysian original series for Disney+, called SPECIAL FORCE ANARCHY

Shamin Yusof’s passion for filmmaking is evident in the high-quality productions that she has brought to audiences over the years. She is also the daughter of Datuk Yusof Haslam, the chairman of the oldest and one of the biggest Malaysian Film Production house that is still standing after 40 years, which she is now taking over the operations.

Wahyu Dhyatmika

Wahyu Dhyatmika is the Director for Digital Transformation at Tempo Media Group. He is one of the producers in Pal8 Pictures, Tempo’s recently launched film production company. Beside those roles, he is the chairperson of Indonesian Cyber Media Association (AMSI) and CEO of Tempo Digital. Previously he served as editor-in-chief for Tempo Weekly News Magazine in 2019-2021.

Wahyu believes in journalism as public goods and key components in a healthy and robust information ecosystem. He experiments with different forms of citizen reporting (crowdsourcing) and data driven investigative reporting to better serve the public in the digital landscape. He sees cinema as a medium to tell great and important stories to reach a wider audience.

In 2015, Wahyu led the Panama Papers reporting in Indonesia and in 2017, along with several other editor-in-chiefs of independent media in Indonesia, founded IndonesiaLeaks.id; a platform for whistle-blowers.

In 2018, Wahyu was involved in the creation of CekFakta.com, the first collaborative fact-checking initiative in Indonesia. He also started a fact-checking project at Tempo, a community reporting project called Tempo Witness and initiated a platform for public complaints called Lapor Tempo. He was a Nieman Fellowship recipient (Harvard University) in 2014.

Lino S. Cayetano

Lino S. Cayetano is a University of the Philippines Film graduate with further studies in producing and filmmaking at the New York Film Academy and NYU SPS. After directing acclaimed TV dramas for ABS-CBN and teaching at UP’s Film Department, he co-founded Rein Entertainment in 2017. Initially producing commissioned works for ABS-CBN, Netflix, and Tencent TV, Rein began producing its own projects in 2022 through various financing models. Its diverse slate includes the award-winning Nanahimik Ang Gabi, The Caretakers, Elevator, Laya, Salvageland and the upcoming socio-political series Drug War: A Conspiracy of Silence, now in post-production.

Sanjay Ram

Sanjay Ram is a seasoned communications and media professional with over 18 years of experience in the filmed entertainment industry. He is currently the Co-Founder of Mediasmiths Image Consultants, a leading reputation and communications agency serving the entertainment and media ecosystem.

Sanjay began his career as a film journalist, before moving into film publicity, marketing, and strategic communications. Over the years, he has successfully led campaigns and managed publicity for a wide range of acclaimed projects from India.

His professional experience spans across public relations, film marketing, content development, and film festival strategy. In the past, He has also been associated with prestigious festivals and initiatives such as MAMI and IFFI among others , contributing to their programming and communications strategy.

Prior to co-founding Mediasmiths Image Consultants, Sanjay held the position of Creative Director – Films at a leading Indian film studio, where he was responsible for the creative development and festival strategies.

With a career that spans journalism, film marketing, creative direction, and industry programming, Sanjay brings a rare 360-degree perspective to the entertainment business. His extensive body of work reflects a deep understanding of both creative and commercial imperatives, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Wonsun Shin

Wonsun Shin is a freelance consultant with extensive experience in co-production projects, festival strategies, and remake rights acquisitions. She began her career at CJ Entertainment, collaborating with Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks for film marketing. As Director of Film Festival Strategies, she built strong relationships with major festivals, a practice she continues today.

Wonsun has been a jury and selection committee member for prestigious project markets and industry programs such as NAFF BIFAN, NFDC Film Bazaar Goa, and Fantastic 7 at Cannes. In 2024, she participated in the Cannes Investors Circle selection committee at Marché du Film and the first round of project selections for the Hubert Bals Fund. Her talent for identifying emerging voices and cultivating global connections has been a defining feature of her professional journey.

Séverine Tibi

Séverine works as the Creative Analyst for Sons of Rigor Films in Los Angeles. She scouts and assesses projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and values. Séverine is also a Producer and co-founded the Cannes-based production company Sevana Films, with which she has produced films in several countries. She is a Sundance Producers Summit, Rotterdam Lab and Zurich Film Festival Academy alumna, and she joined the Red Sea Labs as Submissions Manager in 2024. She previously worked in Sponsorship at the BFI in London.

Jerry Zhang

Jerry is a Tokyo-based producer at Toei, specializing in international co-productions. Prior to Toei, he was Head of Chinese Language Content at Netflix, where he oversaw acclaimed titles such as Copycat Killer (2023), Incantation (2022), and Light the Night (2021), among others. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Local Production & Operations at Warner Bros. Entertainment China, and before that held a role at Beijing Galloping Horse. Jerry is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.

Sanjay Ram

Sanjay Ram is a seasoned communications and media professional with over 18 years of experience in the filmed entertainment industry. He is currently the Co-Founder of Mediasmiths Image Consultants, a leading reputation and communications agency serving the entertainment and media ecosystem.

Sanjay began his career as a film journalist, before moving into film publicity, marketing, and strategic communications. Over the years, he has successfully led campaigns and managed publicity for a wide range of acclaimed projects from India.

His professional experience spans across public relations, film marketing, content development, and film festival strategy. In the past, He has also been associated with prestigious festivals and initiatives such as MAMI and IFFI among others , contributing to their programming and communications strategy.

Prior to co-founding Mediasmiths Image Consultants, Sanjay held the position of Creative Director – Films at a leading Indian film studio, where he was responsible for the creative development and festival strategies.

With a career that spans journalism, film marketing, creative direction, and industry programming, Sanjay brings a rare 360-degree perspective to the entertainment business. His extensive body of work reflects a deep understanding of both creative and commercial imperatives, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Wonsun Shin

Wonsun Shin is a freelance consultant with extensive experience in co-production projects, festival strategies, and remake rights acquisitions. She began her career at CJ Entertainment, collaborating with Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks for film marketing. As Director of Film Festival Strategies, she built strong relationships with major festivals, a practice she continues today.

Wonsun has been a jury and selection committee member for prestigious project markets and industry programs such as NAFF BIFAN, NFDC Film Bazaar Goa, and Fantastic 7 at Cannes. In 2024, she participated in the Cannes Investors Circle selection committee at Marché du Film and the first round of project selections for the Hubert Bals Fund. Her talent for identifying emerging voices and cultivating global connections has been a defining feature of her professional journey.

Lim Teck Siang

Leonard Soosay

Leonard Soosay is one of Singapore’s most respected record producers and sound engineers, and the founder of Snakeweed Studios, a cornerstone of the country’s independent music scene. With more than two decades of experience and over 500 releases to his name, he has quietly shaped the sound of modern Singapore music — a scene built on passion, community, and persistence more than profit.
Beyond the console, Leonard often teams up with cinematographer Lim Teck Siang to create music videos that celebrate the heart of independent music. Together, they’ve built a bridge between Singapore’s film and music worlds — a creative partnership driven by their shared belief in giving unseen musicians and hidden talents the visibility they deserve. If This House Was Bigger is Leonard’s first documentary, expanding his lifelong dedication to telling the stories behind the sound.

Siti Khairunnisa

Heavily influenced by her love for film and music, Siti edits with a keen eye and ear for rhythm and movement. Her edits work to make music visible and visuals, felt – through an obsessive attention to how she marries images with sound.
Often, her works are imbued with an infectious groove that compel her audiences to move with her mastery of pace.
Her decade-long collaboration with Leonard Soosay and Lim Teck Siang reflects a shared instinct for storytelling — finding beauty in the details and honesty in the moments in between.

Rachel Liew

Born and raised in Singapore, Rachel comes from a background in media and advertising.

Her interest in film led her to pursue film in school and further her career in the industry. Be it shooting film or digital, Rachel seeks to explore the best way to tell a narrative story in shorts, features and commercials.

As one of the few female cinematographers in Singapore, Rachel’s university graduation short film HAN won her the Laszlo Kovac Golden Tadpole in the Student Etude Competition at the Camerimage Festival in 2016, a unique international festival devoted to cinematography in Poland. In 2017, after being awarded the IMDA scholarship, she gained admission into the prestigious international film school – the National Film and TV School (NFTS), U.K. to do her Masters in Cinematography.

She now moves between Singapore and London and she hopes to be able to lend her voice in more works as a visual storyteller.

Federico Cammarata

Federico Cammarata and Filippo Foscarini have collaborated since meeting at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Palermo, making personal, fieldwork-based documentaries. Their work Late August (2021) has been screened at Doclisboa and Yamagata, among others. Waking Hours premiered in competition at the Venice Critics’ Week.

Polen Ly

Polen Ly’s work focuses on indigenous rights and environmental issues in Cambodia. His debut documentary feature, Until the Orchid Blooms (2024) had its Asian premiere at the 35th SGIFF. Becoming Human, his debut fiction film, received support through the Biennale College Cinema program and premiered at Venice.

Gladys Ng

Gladys Ng is a filmmaker from Singapore. Her works are often nuanced, subtle, and interspersed with wry humour, some of which are The Pursuit of a Happy Human Life, Still Is Time, and Every Floor Looks the Same. Most of her shorts films are hosted on the Objectifs Film Library.