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director of photography
The Day the Rhythm Went Away (2021)
17-year-old WEI struggles with school and familial pressures, with Eurobeat music his only solace. The world moves at a different pace from him, and dictates that he keep in step. As his lack of sync disconnects him from everyone around him, the rhythm of his heart gradually slips away.
dir: cheng chai hong
prod: alicia ho
co: mocha chai labs
genre: narrative short – teen drama, surrealist
runtime: 10 min
shooting format: digital RAW
hardware: canon c500mkii; canon fd s.s.c
aspect ratio: 1.66:1
seeyousound international music film festival 2023 – international competition
minikino film week 2022 – official selection
national youth film awards 2021 – nomination, best film
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