Anthony Chen

Biography

Anthony Chen (Chinese: 陈哲艺; born 18 April 1984) is a Singaporean film director, screenwriter and film producer. He is known for directing the feature films Ilo Ilo (2013) and Wet Season (2019). His debut feature film, Ilo Ilo, won the Camera d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, making him the first and only Singaporean to have been awarded at Cannes. The film also earned him the Achievement in Directing award at the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Feature Film, Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay.

Directed

1. Ilo Ilo (2013) — Director
2. The Breaking Ice (2023) — Director
3. Wet Season (2019) — Director
4. Drift (2024) — Director
5. The Year of the Everlasting Storm (2021) — Director
6. Ah Ma (2007) — Director
7. Distance (2021) — Director
8. The Cigarette (2023) — Director
9. The Reunion Dinner (2011) — Director
10. G23 (2005) — Director
11. Reflection (2025) — Director
12. Secret Daughter — Director
13. Hotel 66 (2010) — Director
14. We Are All Strangers (2026) — Director
15. The Break Away (2021) — Director
16. Haze (2008) — Director
17. Homesick (2013) — Director
18. Karung Guni (2012) — Director
19. Lighthouse (2010) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Singapore Cinema: Between Takes (2018) — Self
2. Singapore Films: To The World & Back (2024) — Self