A film fan first, before I am a filmmaker.
Biography
Fascinated by the fleeting, transitory nature of life and the emotional dread that arise from it, Celestine Pang is a young Singaporean filmmaker who strives to explore and portray the complexities of the human condition through his work.
Since his formative years, Celestine has harboured a deep-seated passion for the art of film, leading him to pursue a diploma in Film, Sound & Video at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where he discovered his love for writing, directing, and producing. This was showcased in his thesis film, Lady E’s Wedding Revenge Plan (2019) where he served as the 1st assistant director and assistant producer. The film was part of the HonourSG initiative and received the Best Live Action Film award at the National Youth Film Awards 2020.
To further hone his craft, Celestine pursued a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film at LASALLE College of The Arts, where he double majored in producing and scriptwriting. He produced an experimental documentary on a rare mental condition called Depersonalization-derealization disorder for his thesis, titled The World I Live in Doesn't Exist (2023) and penned the script for an existential narrative film, Let the Tides Take Us (2023).
Celestine’s oeuvre reflects his belief that films should evoke emotions in viewers before they can fully comprehend them. His unique perspective in his films allows them to serve as a guide for audiences to navigate the intricacies of the human experience.
Education
Where I've Studied
2021- Present
BA(Hons) in Film
Currently pursuing a BA(Hons) in Film at LASALLE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS under . Received accreditation of prior learning to directly enrol in Year 2.
2016-2019
Diploma in Film, Sound & Video
Acquired a Diploma in Film, Sound &Â Video at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
2012-2015
GCE O'Levels
Studied for O'levels at Commonwealth Secondary School
Work Experiences
Where I've Worked At
2019-2021
Air Operations Specialist (NSF)
Full-time national serviceman (NSF) at the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as an Air Operations Specialist for 140 Squadron.
2018
Production Intern / Freelance Production Assistant
Production Intern in various companies (Motion Media Works, Wonderseven Productions, Encore Fims).
- Ensuring that the production is shot according to script sequence, ensuring that they make verbal and visual sense
- Facilitating communication between departments
- Video playback (VCR recorder) and Assisting 3rd CA with monitor placement
- Assisting the Director, Assistant Directors, Continuity Supervisor and Producer in any matter arising pursuant to the production
2018
Assistant Director / Script Supervisor
Assistant Director and Script Supervisor for unreleased pilot episode, "Beyond it All" (Webseries)
2015
Production Assistant
Production assistant at Xtreme Media:
- Project: Game of Walls (OKTO Gameshow)
- Assisted as a game master & Production Assistant
- Set up the gameshow sets and resetting after each shoot
- Liaised with talents and responsible for their well-being
- Ensured that props are properly placed
- Project: Game of Walls (OKTO Gameshow) - Assisted as a game master & Production Assistant - Set up the gameshow sets and resetting after each shoot - Liaised with talents and responsible for their well-being - Ensured that props are properly placed