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Loo Yuan Ling

Loo Yuan Ling

Directing

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Born on the small Malaysian island of Penang, she spent her childhood in a kampung house with her grandparents, while her parents worked hard to make ends meet. Like many who stumble upon filmmaking, her journey began with photography — a gateway that eventually led her behind the camera as a director. Her films explore the quiet, intimate lives of everyday people, capturing subtle moments that quietly unfold into deep emotion.

Known for

The Shape of Invisible Skies
The Manggis in Ah Gong's Hands
Spelling Test
Home Sweet Home
Those Flower
Phase-to-face: A New Chapter of Learning

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