JERROLD CHONG

director/animator

co-founder,  Finding Pictures

WHAT HAS TO BE


A Film by Jerrold Chong

Husband and Wife grapple with the tragic death of their firstborn as they await the arrival of their second. Their recollections reveal a dark, repressed history within the space they call home.


Adapted from S. Rajaratnam's short story of the same name, What Has to Be explores the dysfunctional relationship between two grieving parents as they confront the inevitable truth of their unborn child.

A commission of Utter 2017, an annual Singapore Writers Festival initiative that supports the adaptation of Singaporean literature into moving media.

Screenings and Awards:
- 16th Asiana International Short Film Festival (Korea)
- In The Palace International Short Film Festival (Bulgaria)
- Best Animated Film Award (Open Category): National Youth Film Awards (Singapore)
- Best Director Award: Cartoons Underground Film Festival (Singapore)

Press:
https://www.sindie.sg/2017/09/stop10-oct-2017-what-has-to-be-by.html




Process and Art




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