Born in Singapore, Tan Wei Keong studied animation at the island city-state's Nanyang Technological University. In his films he animates fantasy worlds in which he explores his gay identity through personal storytelling. He is currently developing his first feature film.
His highly acclaimed films have been selected at Berlinale Shorts, Toronto International Film Festival and Annecy International Animation Film Festival. He is also an alumnus of the Berlinale Talents and SFFILM. His films have achieved recognition on numerous occasions at the Singapore International Film Festival, including the Best Singapore Short Film Award, Special Mention and Special Achievement Award. He was awarded the Young Artist Award by the National Arts Council of Singapore in 2019.
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