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One of the most prolific of Singapore’s new generation filmmakers, Kan Lume has written, directed and produced several TV programmes for Channel 5, 8 and Arts Central. Kan began his filmmaking journey when he was talent spotted to direct a short film for Singapore Optical Trade Association. He was previously headhunted by Channel 5 to work as a Trailer Producer.

Kan’s debut feature film, The Art of Flirting, was named Best ASEAN Feature at the 2005 Malaysian Video Awards, beating out Malaysian favorite Gol and Gincu to bag the top spot. It was also in competition for Best Film in Jeonju International Film Festival under Digital Spectrum and was an Official Selection for over a dozen film festivals worldwide, including Singapore International Film Festival, Belgium, India, Indonesia, Toronto, Norway. His second feature SOLOS, part one of a trilogy exploring human sexuality, was nominated for the silver screen awards at Singapore International Film Festival 2007 and is the first local film to be in competition at the prestigious AFI Los Angeles. It will travel to Berlin and Pusan International Film Festivals later this year.

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