Source: Scorpio East Pictures
ALREADY FAMOUS,
Michelle Chong’s directorial debut and Alien Huang’s first Singapore
movie, is selected as the Opening Film for the Asian Film Festival
<東南亞影展> in Taiwan (12 to 16 October 2012).
(Image - From Left: Alien Huang, Michelle Chong and director Hou Hsiao-Hsien)
Both Michelle Chong and Alien Huang attended the press conference chaired by renowned film director Hou Hsiao-Hsien in Taipei yesterday (24 September 2012). This marks the first time a Singapore movie has been chosen to be an Opening Film in a Taiwan film festival.
Read on below to see what Michelle has to say!
"When I directed Already Famous, I'm like the movie protagonist Ah Kiao, who only wanted to fulfill a longtime dream. This came as a wonderful surprise and a great honour!" Michelle shares her excitement and talks about getting to know director Hou. "I was very excited to meet Hou Hsiao-Hsien in person as he is such an influential and well-respected figure in Taiwan's New Wave Cinema.
Coincidentally, on the way to Taiwan, both of our maiden films were available on the Inflight Entertainment on China Airlines! Of course I chose to watch his 1980 directorial debut, Cute Girls, because I can watch my own movie anytime on DVD. I was very touched when I walked into the hall where the press conference was held, as they had used one of our movie stills as the backdrop for their Film Festival."
(View Already Famous Photos on InCinemas Facebook Page)
"I hope this recognition opens more doors for fellow budding Singapore movie directors in terms of getting more exposure in Taiwan cinemas. I thank Pop Cinema and the Taiwan Film and Culture Society for their invaluable support." says Michelle Chong.
(Image: Michelle and her good friend Alien Huang.)
Currently working on her next movie, 3 Peas in a Pod, Michelle also took the opportunity to meet up with her next male lead, a Taiwanese actor, during her stay in Taiwan. The movie is expected to be filmed in Australia next year and to star a K-pop artiste.
About Already Famous
ALREADY FAMOUS tells the story of a Malaysian girl who sets out to fulfill her dream of becoming a popular star in Singapore, and her bittersweet journey of sweat, tears, love and joy. This comedy is not just about the trials and tribulations of making it in showbiz, but also a message of truth and heart to anyone who has ever wished upon a star.
Produced by Huat Films, Already Famous is distributed by Scorpio East Pictures in Singapore.
The movie is available in DVDs and you may join Already Famous on its Facebook for more of its updates.
(Also see: Alien Huang performs Already Famous Theme Song at Plaza Singapura - 23 Nov)
