Want to know the secret of how to transform a creative vision into visually compelling stories on screen?
Join us for "Directors & DOPs: Navigating Collaborative Relationships," a discussion featuring industry luminaries Daryl Wong, Kelly Chen, and Tim Flower, moderated by Hweiling Ow. Delve into the dynamic partnerships that drive cinematic success as these experts unveil the subtleties of their successful collaborations.
During this engaging session, we will explore three key areas crucial for forging effective director-DOP relationships; finding your DOP, realising vision and conversations on set.
This event is tailored towards aspiring and emerging directors seeking to enhance their collaborative capabilities, cinematographers eager to deepen their understanding of directorial vision, and those interested in the nuance of film-making partnerships. Join us to redefine your approach to visual storytelling and enhance your collaborative skills directly from the experiences of industry leaders.
With a Q&A session and post-event opportunities to mingle with other attendees and practitioners, this is a session not to be missed.
What: Panel discussion and Q&A with Daryl Wong, Kelly Chen and Tim Flower. Moderated by Hweiling Ow.
When: Saturday 1st June 6:00pm - 8:00pm, recommend arrive by 5:45pm
Where: Massive Theatre Company – 562 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
This event is free for members of PASC. Non-members are requested to contribute a koha upon entry.
Director of Photography (DOP) Panel Bios
Daryl Wong
Daryl Wong is based in Auckland, working as a freelance Lighting Camera Operator and Director of Photography for local production companies, and funding bodies including New Zealand Film Commission, TVNZ, and NZ On Air. He won the national Best Cinematography award at 48Hours 2021, and was awarded a New Zealand Cinematographers Society Gold Award in 2022 for his work on the web series AFK. Wong has worked in Hong Kong at Asia Pacific Vision (APV) as an Associate Producer and Camera Operator, servicing clients such as HSBC, Disney HK, Starbucks, and Cathay Pacific.
Kelly Chen
A rising talent in the world of cinematography. In 2022, her captivating debut feature film Shuteye, was a cinematic gem that swiftly garnered attention and secured screenings at esteemed festivals such as the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), Melbourne International Film Festival, and Manchester International Film Festival.
Kelly is evidently recognized locally at prestigious events like the NZCS and WIFT awards for her dedication to the art form as both a cinematographer and camera assistant. As an up-and-coming Asian, female cinematographer, who embodies diversity and skill, her contributions leave an indelible mark, inspiring others and shaping the way for creative advancement in the industry. She has recently completed an attachment as a mid-career DOP intern on an international feature film, shadowing a critically acclaimed international DOP. Other notable works include Scratched: Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends Season 2, Friday Night Bites Seasons 1&2, Baby Mama’s Club Seasons 1&2, and Korban, where she co-dop’ed the Singaporean-NZ web series that received Best Cinematography at the Pasta Perdana Awards. Currently, she is also working as a focus puller on local drama tv shows.
Tim Flower
Tim Flower is a New Zealand award winning cinematographer with over 15 years experience working across narrative, documentary, music videos and commercial projects. He has worked on multiple PASC members’ projects including Warren Rodrick’s short film Ballsy, Michelle Ang’s web series Hair Now and Stephen Kang’s short film Breathe. His most recent work includes the feature film Workmates (dir. Curtis Vowell), season 3 of the highly acclaimed TVNZ miniseries Kura, and season 1 of the upcoming TV series Miles from Nowhere (dir. Ghazaleh Golbakhsh)
Hweiling Ow Moderator PASC Producer/Director/Writer
Hweiling Ow is a Malaysian-raised, Auckland-based talent that has been a producer on a few NZ On Air funded online series such as AFK, a web series set inside an online roleplaying game, and Ao-Terror-Oa, which comprises six bite-sized episodes, each offering a different gory story. Her online horror shorts, including T is for Talk, The Tattooist, and The Claw, amassed over 20 million views and garnered widespread acclaim.She has since directed three New Zealand Film Commission short films, Vaspy, Chengbeng, and Vivie. Ow has also directed for the TV series Homebound 3.0. She won Best Female Director as part of the 48hours competition, and Woman to Watch Award at the 2020 Women in Film and Television Awards.