Originasian Pictures
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Originasian Pictures is a content producer of films and television programmes based in Singapore. It is also strategically placed as a film marketing and promotions entity. It was formally established in 2006 by the award-winning team of photo artist Nicholas Chee and creative director Randy Ang.
The first feature film by Originasian Pictures Becoming Royston gained cult status with its comprehensive online web marketing strategy and promotions as reported by Variety Magazine. Becoming Royston was one of the first feature films in South Asia to be shot completely tape-less on High-Definition. The film was in the main competition of the TORUN Film Festival in Poland, official selection in the Jakarta Film Festival and received three nominations for Best Script, Best Cinematography and Best Male Lead Actor (Alvin Neo) in the 2006 Asian Festival of First Films.
In November 2006, Originasian Pictures produced and created three public service short films for the Design Singapore Council - “Foodcourt” directed by Boi Kwong, “Stuck!” directed by Randy Ang and “Colourblind” directed by Nicholas Chee. These short films are aimed at engaging the public to be more design conscious and play a part in determining 10 touch-point items to be re-designed in Singapore.
Originasian Pictures initiated the launch of Sinema.sg, a dedicated online showcase and resource for Singapore cinema. In December 2007, they opened Sinema Old School, the first and only independent cinema dedicated to Singapore films at creative arts space - Old School, Mount Sophia.
In 2008, Originasian Pictures completed their new feature length film "THE DAYS (SUIYUE)" directed by Sliver Screen Award winner Boi Kwong. "THE DAYS" is a story about 2 brothers and their times in the street gangs in 1990s Singapore and is based on a true story.
From 2008, they are developing four new feature length films for the local and regional markets. "BASKETBALLET", "MEIMENG", "205" and "WSB:EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT".
