My First Ads

Found these hardcopy prints somewhere and thought it nice to present them once again. Originally the products of an advertising module in Design School (circa 1992) they went on to score high marks from the teacher. Based on an actual pro-bono project of a friend in university,Student Action for Children was a charity organisation that traded old newspapers for cash that was sent to UNICEF.

Miracle Drug

TITLE : MIRACLE DRUG
CLIENT : UNSOLICITED
GENRE : Drama/Action
FORMAT : Film
DUR : 100 mins
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: In Progress

Singapore, the harshest city in the world on anti-drug laws ironically produces a genius who creates what could well be the most powerful mind expanding substance the world has ever known. His best friend must decide whether to go along with his insane ambitions or cower in the safety of his empty life. Either way, this new miracle drug will not wait as it alters the life and mentality of every citizen it touches.

The Acid Trilogy

TITLE : ACID
CLIENT : UNSOLICITED
GENRE : Drama
FORMAT : Short Film
DUR : 25 mins x 3 parts
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: In Progress

A story in 3 parts: Three women and one savage act of revenge that brings them together despite their seemingly separate lives. Beauty, hatred and obsession are mixed to form one lethal poison that threaten to destroy them all.

The Cage

TITLE : The Cage
CLIENT : UNSOLICITED
GENRE : Drama
FORMAT : Short Film
DUR : 25 mins
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: Pitching

Two women in similar circumstances, yet worlds apart, share a story where they might inevitably have more in common than just a fictional character.

World Cafe

TITLE : WORLD CAFE
CLIENT : ADIDEM PRODUCTIONS/Singapore Tourism Board
GENRE : DOCU
FORMAT : TV
DUR : 60 mins
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: Produced Feb 2004

Written in English and then translated into Japanese deliberately in a Japanese styled variety programme, showcasing the culinary delights of Singapore. This was screened at the World Expo in Japan in 2004. Available on DVD.

IOU

TITLE : IOU
CLIENT : Ark Pictures
GENRE : Action/Drama
FORMAT : TV
DUR : 35 mins x 12 eps (1 hr pilot)
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: SOLD August 2006

Welcome to the world of non-institutional money lending. Where loans are never given at face value, and different conditions apply. Where debtors must observe unique rules of those conditions or face terrible consequences. It's a tough business. All good debt collectors know that half the time it's about making sure all "clients" follow rules because most of the time, clients break them. The hardest part of all is knowing that in enforcing these laws, debt collectors must follow a unique set of rules of their own.

A Singapore Ghost Story

TITLE : A Singapore Ghost Story
CLIENT : UNSOLICITED
GENRE : Action/Horror/Comedy
FORMAT : FIlm
DUR : 120 mins
AUTHOR: Jef Tan
STATUS: Pitching December 2006

A SINGAPORE GHOST STORY is an action-filled, thrills and spills roller coaster ride into the horrors of the spiritual dimension... a journey that tests the courage and friendship of a rag tag team of individuals who've only just begun to know each other. It exploits the combined magic of myth, folklore and choicest best of time honoured ghost stories that Singaporeans (and South East Asians) know only too well. From Malay vampires to Chinese styled zombies, so many entities from so many stories come together to tear our heroes' lives apart. There will be no slowing down until the audience is left clinging to the edge of their seats in fear... and cheer!

Empress Won't

As some of you might know, I am researching material for my next screenwriting project, epic-to-be biopic based on one of the most powerful women in our time, "Empress Wu" of the Tang dynasty. Naturally that took me to reading Ms Too's novel. Now I respect Ms Too as Feng Shui consultant extraordinaire but here's when I say (no disrespect intended) that she best be sticking to her day job, er, I mean, writing Feng Shui books. I've more than a bone to pick on writing style, bad grammar and typos (yes girlfriend, spellcheck spellcheck spellcheck!) and bewilderment (what on earth is "let the sentence hang"?) A let down in epic proportions and a disappointment. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Now if there's anyone who knows a good book on this fantastic character (Empress Wu I mean) please write me!