Yours Existentially

In the distant future, a neurotech scientist engages a cyber brothel service to speak with his late wife’s consciousness, learning to come to terms with his grief.

  • Joel Preston Gn
    Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Production Design, Sound Design and VFX
  • Junyi She
    Cinematographer
  • Wai Qi Chooi
    Music Composer
  • Adam Jackson
    Gaffer and Location Sound Mixer
  • Thomas Wee
    Main Cast
  • Eve Ho
    Main Cast
  • Sabrina Eng
    Main Cast
  • David Cheng
    Supporting Cast
  • Isaac Chua
    Supporting Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 9, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

I am a currently a Year 2 film student studying at NTU’s School of Art, Design and Media based in Singapore, with aims of entering the film and media industry.

My main skills and interests include writing, directing and editing for narrative film projects, having taken on a such roles during my school and experiences being on set. I have also gained experience in creative producing work through an internship before my university enrolment. Presently, I am looking to refine other relevant skills — such as cinematography and sound mixing — to better influence my overall creative process and push the boundaries of visual storytelling. No matter how big or small the project, I am a believer in seeing all production stages through; from early pre-conception to final post-efforts through close-knit collaboration with fellow actors and crew.

In my own time, I often explore genres as part of my writing and filmmaking practice. Currently, I am hoping to upskill myself and gain more experience in the industry by undertaking freelance filmmaking roles, to which I will strive to deliver to the best of my ability.

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Director Statement

This short film was a project I considered being my last ‘independent’ venture before going to University. It was conceptualised on my own and shot with a small dedicated team during my time as a creative producing intern in 2023. I then took a year to edit and refine the film continuously.

As someone who enjoys spinning genres into everyday circumstances, this film was a marvel as we not only achieved a sci-fi drama, but I got to reinvent and learn something at every stage of production — all of which culminated into an ambitious final work.

I sincerely hope audiences enjoy watching it as much as we did making.

Thank you!