Happy Go Lucky

"Who do we make art for?" Happy Go Lucky explores this universal question through the intimate reflections of Singaporean mural artist Yip Yew Chong.

In a city defined by rapid change, Yip’s celebrated works are already beginning to succumb to the transient nature of public art.

This documentary immerses us in his pragmatic philosophy, contrasting the public legacy of his craft against the quiet, intrinsic satisfaction he finds simply in the act of creation.

  • OKJ Ong Kah Jing
    Director
  • OKJ Ong Kah Jing
    Writer
  • OKJ Ong Kah Jing
    Producer
  • Yew Chong Yip
    Key Cast
  • Paul Mu-Hsuan Lin
    Editor
  • Jeremy Lau
    Colourist
  • Jazreel Low
    Music Composer
  • Jared Chan
    Audio Producer
  • Leo Wynn
    Sound Editor
  • Yu Ting Yen
    Supervising Sound Editor
  • Zhen Yang Loo
    Foley Artist
  • OKJ Ong Kah Jing
    Videographer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Documentary Short, Biography, Arts, Asian, Culture, Urban, Human Interest, Moving Image Art, Cultural Heritage, Oral History, Cities, Music
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 5, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Singapore
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Fine Art Film Festival
    Venice, California
    United States
    April 26, 2027
Director Biography - OKJ Ong Kah Jing

OKJ (Ong Kah Jing / 王傢靖) is a Singaporean documentary storyteller dedicated to immersive experiences. Since 2015, he has honed a style that intertwines honest speech with sensory audiovisual elements, placing audiences directly within the lived experiences of his subjects.

He is best known for his portrait series A PIECE OF MINE, including the 2026 film HAPPY GO LUCKY. A six-time nominee and two-time winner at the Singapore Youth Film Festival, OKJ’s work is defined by its ability to communicate universal human values and has been featured on SIA and CNA

A graduate of Tembusu College and NUS Business School, OKJ executes his creative vision with a sharp instinct for impact and distribution. In 2023, he independently organized a sold-out screening at Singapore’s largest Dolby Atmos cinema for his music documentary, A FEELING OF MUSIC PLAYING.

His deep appreciation for Southeast Asia is reflected in an extensive filmography that spans seven ASEAN nations.

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Director Statement

HAPPY GO LUCKY is the fourth installment in my portrait documentary series, A PIECE OF MINE.

Featuring celebrated Singaporean comtemporary mural artist, Yip Yew Chong, I had explored his perspective of making art with the intention that this documentary can be projected on walls similar to the scale and accessibility that his murals occupy.

I hope that HAPPY GO LUCKY can find its value as an anchor piece for museums and exhibitions about art.