Inauspicious Inauguration

Hrithik and Jia Xin, a married couple, are moving into their new house. Hrithik does not believe in superstitions, and ignores Jia Xin's warning to abide by the traditional Chinese superstition of knocking on the door first before they enter their house. The entity of the house then decides to make its presence known.

  • Tan Jia Ying
    Director
  • Karan Salve
    Writer
  • Lim Xin Hui
    Writer
  • Neo Wei Ling
    Writer
  • Sarah Wong
    Writer
  • Tan Jia Ying
    Writer
  • Sarah Wong
    Producer
  • Karan Salve
    Key Cast
    "Hrithik"
  • Siow Lee Xian
    Key Cast
    "Jia Xin"
  • Neo Wei Ling
    Director of Photography
  • Tan Jia Ying
    Director of Photography
  • Zhang Yizhuo
    Gaffer
  • Zhang Yizhuo
    Editor
  • Tan Jia Ying
    Editor
  • Zhang Yizhuo
    Sound Mixer
  • Tan Jia Ying
    Sound Mixer
  • Zhang Yizhuo
    Colourist
  • Lim Xin Hui
    Production Assistant
  • Yuki Goay
    Project Advisor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 9, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    80 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    English, Mandarin Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - National University of Singapore
Director Biography - Tan Jia Ying

Tan Jia Ying is a filmmaker based in Singapore. Starting out in cinematography, Jia Ying has been working on short films and personal travelogues about her travels around Asia. Jia Ying is mostly inspired by human relationships and their struggles. She is currently a full-time undergraduate at National University of Singapore and is set to graduate in June 2021. Jia Ying made her debut as a director with "Inauspicious Inauguration", which was selected by industry professionals such as Juan Foo to win "Best Film" and "Best Sound" at the annual nuSTUDIOS Film Showcase. Jia Ying's dream is to direct a heartwarming drama film starring Gemma Chan one day and is currently building her body of work as a director.

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