Malaysian cinematographer shoots for the stars despite facing challenges in a male-dominated industry

Isabella Tan in her element as a cinematographer and producer. Photo: Rebel Motion

Malaysian cinematographer and director Isabella Tan, 27, has faced numerous challenges as a woman in the entertainment industry that is still very male dominated. But, though it frustrated her at first, she decided to just “let her work speak for itself”.

“People have often been surprised to see me carry around heavy cameras on set or at a creative meeting.