Anthony Chen

Anthony Chen (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 Film Festival. The film also earned him the Award for Achievement in Directing at the 2013 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, as well as the Golden Horse Award for Best Narrative Feature, Best New Director and Best Original Screenplay. In June 2023, Chen was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.