Seok Wun Au Yong
Directing
Biography
Shiilā Seok Wun Au Yong (they/them/she/hers) is an innovative filmmaker, educator, and underwater cinematographer. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. fellowship in Cultural Foundations of Education at Syracuse University, Shiilā brings a unique perspective to their/her research. With a Master of Fine Arts in Film from Syracuse University, Shiilā's expertise is further enhanced by their/her experience as a Fulbright grantee. Their/Her areas of interest encompass disability studies, dialogic pedagogy, autobiography, narrative, transnational feminism, and postcolonial studies. Hailing from Malaysia as a third-generation Chinese descendant, their/her passion for filmmaking lies in the art of weaving together fiction and non-fiction elements to tell captivating human stories. Exploring themes of identity, LGBTQ issues, family dynamics, and a sense of belonging, their/her films have garnered recognition at film festivals across Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Canada, and the United States. In addition to their/her filmmaking achievements, they/she has also conducted community workshops and taught acting and filmmaking to underprivileged children in Malaysia. Now, their/her focus is on their/her scholarship, utilizing personal narrative and reflexivity as powerful tools for healing and promoting positive change. When not immersed in their/her work, Shiilā enjoys cycling and capturing the beauty of sunsets with her camera phone.
Known For
Khanya and Sandiswa are left outside the local horse gambling arena by their father, under the strict instructions to not leave the car. Khanya receives her period and makes the decision to enter the arena, when she is caught by her father, the true confines of their delicate relationship come to light.
Tab
An ambitious actress finds her way, and herself, on the road to building a character.
The Callback
A docu-dramedy four-part short series of a young international film student from Thailand discovering her sexuality in a 21st century's U.S college setting.
Same Same And Different
Malaysian queer filmmaker Seok and Kenyan disabled activist-scholar Faith – embark on a journey to make a film that captures their friendship, putting them in vulnerable positions as they navigate trauma and healing.