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.
Shooting for the stars
Tan (centre) in her element directing on set. Photo: Rebel Motion
Isabella Tan in London, England. Photo: Rebel Motion
Tan works globally, travelling and working where she’s needed. Photo: Rebel Motion
Tan graduated in fine arts (film and television) and has a second degree in business. Photo: Rebel Motion
Isabella Tan in her element directing on set. Photo: Rebel Motion
Directing and shooting a music video for Singaporean musician Narelle Kheng. Photo: Rebel Motion
Isabella Tan directing Narelle Kheng's video in Death Valley, California. Photo: Rebel Motion
Isabella Tan in her element as a cinematographer and producer. Photo: Rebel Motion
Directing and shooting a music video for Singaporean musician Narelle Kheng. Photo: Rebel Motion
Directing and shooting a music video for American actress, singer and model Arden Cho. Photo: Rebel Motion
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