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Film Title
The Ascension
Director: Gershon Sng
- Film Info
- Cast & Crew
- Awards & Screening
- About the Director
Production Country |
Hong Kong |
Production Year |
2011 |
Duration |
6’ 30” |
Colour |
Colour |
Language |
No Dialogue or Subtitles |
Genre |
Drama |
Shooting Format |
HD |
Synopsis |
When a beggar comes upon a box with the power to change his life for the better, he demonstrates this ability to other beggars. However, to his horror, upon witnessing the box's power, the others plot against him to obtain it. Eventually, they realize that the box is more than what it seems. What follows leaves the group in pure and utter awe. |
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Distribution & Screening |
Enquiry |
Director
Script Writer
Starring
Director of Photography
Editor
Sound and Music
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Gershon Sng
William Hall-Jones
Richard Sng, Daniel Chan, Marcus Kwan, John Kwan
Stanley Leung
Matthew Tung
Gershon Sng
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2013
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Hong Kong
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Best Digital Entertainment Award, Visual Effects- Special Mention, Hong Kong ICT Award
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2012
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Canada
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Official Selection, Non Violence International Film Festival
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Hong Kong
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Special Mention, Youth Category, 17th ifva Awards
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UK
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Official selection, Norwich Film Festival
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USA
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Adam Ford Youth Filmmaking Award, Crossroads Film Festival
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Official Selection, 35th Asian American International Film Festival
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Official Selection, Beloit International Film Festival
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Official Selection, New port Beach Film Festival
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Official Selection, 8th West Chester International Short Film Festival
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2011
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Cambodia
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Official Selection, 8th ION International Film Festival
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Guam
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Guam Official Selection, Guam International Film Festival
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Born in Singapore in February 1994, Gershon and his family relocated to Hong Kong when he was 12. After having resided there for 7 years, he has deferred admission to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts to serve his National Service back in Singapore. At his international school in Hong Kong (South Island School), his passion for film drove him to establish his style and reputation within the film department and his pursuit of excellence for this underrated art form has won him multiple awards in media studies and film studies there. At the tender age of 18, Gershon founded his own production house, Cinechromatic Studios, dedicated in providing professional videography, photography and scoring services.
He aspires to be the upcoming Christopher Nolan.
He has faith he will be. And better.
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Remarks shared after Festival
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“Asian CineVision (ACV) nonprofit media arts organization devoted
to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian
American film and video. Since 1978, ACV has presented the Asian American
International Film Festival (AAIFF), the first and longest running festival in
the U.S.. [More]“Asian CineVision (ACV) nonprofit media arts organization devoted
to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian
American film and video. Since 1978, ACV has presented the Asian American
International Film Festival (AAIFF), the first and longest running festival in
the U.S. to showcase for the best in independent Asian and Asian American
cinema. Perhaps it is the best trip of my life! The artistic vibe, the freedom
of expression, the sights and sounds of New York City – what more could one ask
for?”
— Shared by Gershon Sng, director of The Ascension, after attending the 35th Asian American International Film Festival in United State, under the sponsorship of NAE.
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