🎥 Studio 1914
is a Singapore-based film and art practice led by filmmakers and visual artists, Adzlynn & Hong Hu, exploring the intersections of Southeast Asian folktales, ecology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) art through the formats of screenings, installations and experiential exhibitions.
Studio 1914’s works have exhibited extensively including the National Museum of Singapore, George Town Festival (Penang, Malaysia), NTU Centre for Contemporary Art (Singapore), Asian Culture Station (Chiang Mai, Thailand), VT Artsalon (Taipei, Taiwan) and Galeri Kelas Pagi (Yogyakarta, Indonesia).
‘Madu’ was their first foray into GenAI-based animation, featuring a Malaysian folktale about the traditions of honey-hunters in Kedah, commissioned by the National Museum of Singapore. Continuing their exploration of Southeast Asian folktales, they researched on the concept of 'Taman Larangan' (Forbidden Gardens) at the Rimbun Dahan Southeast Asian Arts Residency in February 2024. They proceeded to produce 'Ratu’ — a re-imagination of the legend of Roro Jonggrang — as part of a collaboration with fellow residency artists Hardiwan and Gia for the exhibition 'Dari Ruang Yang-Antara' in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Previously, they have also produced a documentary short ‘Gambut’ in Indonesia, which reflected on the futility of resolving the decades-long haze issue in Sumatra. It has been exhibited and screened at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art (Singapore), Asian Culture Station (Chiang Mai, Thailand), VT Artsalon (Taipei, Taiwan) and George Town Festival (Penang, Malaysia).
They were invited to curate a trilogy of experiential exhibitions as part of Rainbow Families SG, a queer art collective. The exhibitions took the form of temporary spatial interventions of defunct spaces at The Projector, a local independent cinema in Singapore.
With moving images as their primary medium, they hope their works contribute to and encourage open conversations around navigating identities as Southeast Asians.
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📢 FAQ
We'd like to work with you!
If you have a visual project in mind for Studio 1914 (i.e. video, exhibition) please email us at greetings@studio-1914.com
Do you have a CV?
Yes, definitely! Please email us at greetings@studio-1914.com to request for our CV!
What are your rates?
Rates are dependent on the scope of the project. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for a free consultation and quote!
📰 Press
Cinema Online, Sep '24
Sin Chew Daily, Sep '24
New Straits Times, Sep '24
The Star, Feb '24
NMS, Aug '23
Time Out, May '23
👩🏻💻 Clientele
🌟 Reviews
Suresh Ramaswamy
Director, Customer Experience & Commerce, Verticurl
"It's a pleasure to work with the talented Adz & Hong Hu. All through our project, they brought in something extra and special at each stage. They set and deliver on their high standards in ideation and craft. I highly recommend Studio 1914."
Amabel Quek
Digital Marketing Content Creator, Singapore Institute of Management
"A very professional and creative duo; adding value to each video brief and their attention to detail makes the whole process a breeze.
Through the various projects we’ve worked on, they’ve proven to be very versatile, quick-witted and sincere. They are consistent in their work and always deliver what they promise. Would recommend them in a heartbeat."
Chen Ngee Ann
Chairman, Siglap South Youth Network
"Worked with Studio 1914 to produce PAYM50 Live! and Marine Parade National Day Livestream 2021. They are very professional and have unique creative ideas that value add to the show. Very detailed and characteristic drawings that awed the audiences.
Will definitely work with them again for future projects! Cheers to more beautiful creations!"