Yeo Siew Hua is a multifaceted creative force, hailing from Singapore, where he has made a significant impact on the film industry. His illustrious career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the prestigious Golden Leopard prize at the 71st Locarno Festival, which he received for his thought-provoking film 'A Land Imagined' in 2018.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to Yeo's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft. His debut feature, the innovative and critically acclaimed 'In The House of Straw' (2009),is widely regarded as a landmark film of the Singapore New Wave, a cinematic movement that has had a profound influence on the region's film industry.
In addition to his impressive body of work, Yeo is also a respected member of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) Academy, a prestigious organization that recognizes and celebrates excellence in filmmaking across the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, he is a founding member of the 13 Little Pictures film collective in Singapore, a group of like-minded artists and filmmakers who share a passion for creative storytelling and innovative filmmaking techniques.
