The Heretica Interviews: Sabrina Tan on their filmic journey from Singapore to Naarm-MelbourneI had the honour of being selected to be interviewed
by The Curb through Heretica.
You can read the full interview above.
SEPTEMBER 2027

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allow me to introduce myself

Sabrina Tan (Chinese: 陈姝颖) is an emerging filmmaker based in Melbourne, Australia. An adaptable team player with hands-on experience in direction, production assistance, production design, and graphic design, I am continuously learning and deepening my passion and understanding of film production and visual storytelling, with an emphasis on production coordination, performance, and design. Always looking to collaborate inclusively with people, create the best environment, and have a good time.

Crew Roles:
Director
Graphic Designer
Production Designer
Production Coordinator
Stills Photographer
Social Media Manager


Education:
Deakin University 2024 - 2027
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Majoring in Film and Television


Languages:
English and Mandarin


Software:
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Call Sheets, Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Affinity, Canva Pro, Carrd, Starnow


Skills:
Production Coordination, Creative Problem Solving, Location and Unit Logistics, Casting and Talent Direction, Casting and Crewing Extras, Communication, Production Workflows, Graphic Deliverables, Social Media Management and Strategy, Festival Strategy


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a comprehensive list of projects

__ (2026) | Short Film
Production Designer


Watch Me (2026) | Short Film
BTS Photographer


For The Family (2026) | Short Film
Director, Social Media


Daughter of Mine (2026) | Short Film
Title Designer


Five Fragments of Hope (2026) | Short Film
BTS Photographer


Dead Net (2026) | Short Film
1st AD


[Vastra.] (2026) | Documentary
Graphic Designer


Premiered at Bunjil Place in association with the Offbeat Sari Festival

Try Hard (2026) | Short Film
BTS Photographer, Set Dresser


Official Selection at the 2026 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival

[Love.] (2026) | Documentary
Graphic Designer


Moving On (2026) | Short Film
Production Designer, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Social Media


The Red Packet (2025) | Short Film
Cultural Consultant, Production Designer, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Social Media Manager


Awarded Best Screenplay at 2025 Visionnaire
Official Selection at the 2026 Australia Youth Film Festival (Nominated for Best Editing) and 2026 Young Australian Film Festival
Honourable Mention at the 2026 Underdog Film Festival

Counting Sheep (2025) | Short Film
Director, Writer, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Composer, Social Media Manager


Awarded Best Film in Senior Category at 2026 REELise Film Festival in Sydney
Official Selection at the 2026 REELise Film Festival, 2026 Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival, 2026 Young Australian Film Festival
Honourable Mention at 2026 Vantra Film Festival and 2026 Melbourne Nocturnal Film Festival

Your Move (2025) | Short Film
Co-Director, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer


Awarded Best Direction

Buzzkill (2025) | Short Film
Director, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Social Media Manager


Awarded Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Production Design, Best Picture

Wasteland Wonders (2024) | TV Show
Host, Writer, Assistant Producer, Production Designer, Graphic Designer, Poster Designer, Social Media, Carrd Designer


Awarded Outstanding Emerging Personality at the 2025 Antenna Awards
Nominated for Best New Program and Program of the Year

some side quests

2026
Photography | Commercial Photoshoot
Dancer's Portfolio

2026
Photography and Videography | Childrens Event
Twinkle Dance Party by TwinKle Galore

2025
Extra | Short Film
The Red Packet

2025
Videography | Dance Video
Dance Video Assignment

2025
Model | Lighting Test Photoshoot
Photography Assignment

2025
Actor | Short Drama
Post Production Assignment

2025
Actor | Music Video
Cinematography Assignment

2025
Actor | Short Drama
Cinematography Assignment

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reach out!

instagram             @sabrinattanletterboxd             @sabrinattanemail                        [email protected]databases             imdb, letterboxd, heretica

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Wasteland Wonders

TV Series

Host | Writer | Assistant Producer
Production Designer | Graphic Designer | Poster Designer
Social Media | Carrd Designer

Antenna Awards 2025
Outstanding Emerging Personality - Awarded
Best New Program - Nominated
Program of the Year - Nominated

Official Posters

Studio Segment Title Cards

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The Red Packet

Short Film

Set Designer | Set Dresser | Art Lead
Graphic Designer | Poster Designer
Cultural Consultant | Stills Photographer

2025 Visionnaire Best Screenplay - Awarded
2026 Young Australian Film Festival - Official Selection
2026 Australia Youth Film Festival - Official Selection
2026 Underdog Film Festival - Honourable Mention

Title Card Design

Multi-language Credit Graphic Design

Landscape Stills

Portrait Stills

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Counting Sheep

Short Film

Director | Writer
Graphic Designer | Poster Designer
Composer | Social Media Manager


2026 REELise Film Festival Best Film in Senior Division - Awarded
2026 REELise Film Festival - Official Selection
2026 Young Australian Film Festival - Official Selection
2026 Sydney Lift Off Film Festival - Official Selection
2026 Vantra Film Festival - Honourable Mention
2026 Melbourne Nocturnal Film Festival - Honourable Mention

hey so i'm still updating this #wip

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