Grace Wu
Grace Wu | |
|---|---|
| 吴可嘉 | |
 | |
| Born | Chongqing, China |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Grace Wu (Chinese: 吴可嘉) is a film director, screenwriter, and producer based in Singapore.[1][2] She is known for her debut feature film Seven Days (2023), which premiered as the opening film at the 11th Singapore Chinese Film Festival.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Wu was born in Chongqing, China. She graduated from Peking University and began her career in the IT industry. She later earned an MBA from INSEAD Business School.[1] Wu studied filmmaking in Singapore and directed her first short film Salvation in 2021.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Wu has been active in the Singaporean film industry, contributing to both local and international productions. Her debut feature film Seven Days was noted for its narrative and visual style. It also became the first Singaporean film to feature its own NFT-based film art collection on the platform OpenSea.[3]
In 2024, she served as executive producer for Orang Ikan,[4] a co-production involving Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The film premiered in the Gala Selection of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival and was later screened at the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival and the 35th Singapore International Film Festival.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Salvation | Director, writer | Short film | |
| 2023 | Seven Days | Director, writer | Opening film, 11th Singapore Chinese Film Festival | |
| 2024 | Orang Ikan | Executive producer | Official selection, 37th Tokyo International Film Festival; 35th SGIFF |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2023 Filmmakers | Singapore Chinese Film Festival". Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ a b "Grace Wu - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ a b c "First Chinese Director's Singapore Local Film to Premiere at Singapore Film Festival". @BridgingNews_. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ Merican, Sara (2024-11-07). "'Orang Ikan' Director Mike Wiluan On Making A WWII Creature Film Set In Southeast Asia". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-03-25.