Actress Fan Bingbing headlines magic-realist short film 'Small, Sharp & Green' in Anthony Chen's production 'Giraffe Pictures', revealed exclusively here.
Singapore-based production company Giraffe Pictures, founded by acclaimed filmmaker Anthony Chen and producer Huang Wenhong, is celebrating its tenth anniversary following a decade of producing critically acclaimed films and supporting emerging Asian filmmakers.
The company's inception was marked by the global success of Chen's debut feature *Ilo Ilo* (2013), which won the prestigious Camera d’Or at Cannes and over 40 other international awards. This small Singaporean film set the tone for Giraffe Pictures' philosophy, symbolized by the giraffe — an animal that always stands tall and above others, reflecting their vision in the film industry.
Giraffe Pictures has since backed several other notable projects, including Kirsten Tan's Sundance winner *Pop Aye* (2017) and He Shuming's *Ajoomma* (2022). The company's reputation for quality independent cinema continues to grow.
Recently, Giraffe Pictures collaborated with Singaporean filmmaker Ivan Tan on a new project titled *Small, Sharp & Green* (working title), a magic-realist short film starring Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing. The film, which explores profound themes such as memory, truth, and the spirit of a woman, was shot in Malaysia and features notable talents such as Chinese actors Zhang Yu and Liang Ming, and Malaysian actor Pete Teo.
Ivan Tan, who has a strong background with awards including the jury prize at the Locarno Film Festival for his short film *Tadpoles*, is no stranger to prestigious festivals like the Singapore International Film Festival and La Cabina Medium Film Festival.
Looking ahead, Giraffe Pictures has recently completed production on Anthony Chen's upcoming feature *We Are All Strangers*. Although no specific release dates or further details about the film have been provided, it signals Giraffe Pictures’ continued commitment to high-quality cinema with auteur-driven narratives.
Over the years, Giraffe Pictures has positioned itself as a home for emerging Asian filmmakers, having backed films such as Thai director Sorayos Prapapan's Locarno film "Arnold Is a Model Student" (2022), Neo Sora's Cannes title "Happyend" (2024), and Indonesian filmmaker Tumpal Tampubolon's Toronto film "Crocodile Tears" (2024).
As Giraffe Pictures celebrates its tenth anniversary, it remains focused on cinematic creativity and vision while telling unique Asian stories for global audiences.
Movies-and-TV are an essential part of Giraffe Pictures' collaborative projects, with the company supporting numerous independent films that have gained recognition at prestigious festivals, such as Kirsten Tan's Sundance winner Pop Aye (2017) and Ivan Tan's award-winning short film Tadpoles.
Entertainment continues to thrive under Giraffe Pictures’ guidance, as they have positioned themselves as a beacon for emerging Asian filmmakers, garnering international acclaim for their high-quality, auteur-driven narratives like the upcoming feature We Are All Strangers by Anthony Chen.
