2023 | 28mins | Experiential Music Documentary | Singapore | English

A Feeling of Music Playing

Experience the indescribable feelings that musicians enjoy. Immerse yourself in the unpredictable nature of jamming, where musicians play together by feel.For musicians and non-musicians alike, this short documentary serves as a bridge for them to share the wonders of music.

Director's Statement
A Feeling Of Music Playing” is to me, an act of putting my money where my mouth is. Since 2013, I have been on this journey with the belief that documentaries can do justice to stories by conveying beyond words and pictures.
With respect to my ultimate responsibility — to do justice to my documentary subjects’ stories — I self-funded “A Feeling Of Music Playing” to retain full creative control. I also have the confidence to do so as I believe that the film would be a highly valuable work of public good upon its completion through subsequent engagement with its audience.

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About

Director | OKJ

OKJ (Ong Kah Jing / 王傢靖) is a Singaporean documentary storyteller dedicated to immersive experiences. Since 2015, he has honed a style that intertwines honest speech with sensory audiovisual elements, placing audiences directly within the lived experiences of his subjects.He is best known for his portrait series A PIECE OF MINE, including the 2026 film HAPPY GO LUCKY. A six-time nominee and two-time winner at the Singapore Youth Film Festival, OKJ’s work is defined by its ability to communicate universal human values and has been featured on SIA and CNA.A graduate of Tembusu College and NUS Business School, OKJ executes his creative vision with a sharp instinct for impact and distribution. In 2023, he independently organized a sold-out screening at Singapore’s largest Dolby Atmos cinema for his music documentary, A FEELING OF MUSIC PLAYING.His deep appreciation for Southeast Asia is reflected in an extensive filmography that spans seven ASEAN nations. Visit Website ->

Credit

CAST
HOST | Jeffrey Eng Chek Hong
GUZHENG | Mohamed Faizal
TABLA | Govin Tan
PIPA | Choo WeiKang Gildon
DIZI | Tong Wei Jie
CREW
DIRECTOR-PRODUCER, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | OKJ
PRODUCER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | Lau Xuan Kai
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, COLOURIST | Jeremy Lau
EDITOR | Paul Lin
2ND CAMERA OPERATOR | Shawn Yeo
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA | Toh Xin Li
2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA | Sebastian Kieran Wong
GAFFER | Paul John Liew
GRIP | Wesley Neil Dragon
JUNIOR GRIP | Ryan Reynolds
SOUND RECORDIST | Alexander Anthony Choong
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR | Ang Wee Pin
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
(OKJ WORKS) | Eunice Teo
BTS PHOTOGRAPHER | Henzy David
TITLE ILLUSTRATOR | Jasmine Ho
MUSIC RECORDING AND AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION | GRYD
MUSIC RECORDIST, SOUND SUPERVISOR | Yen Yu Ting
AUDIO PRODUCER | Jared Chan
FOLEY ARTIST | Loo Zhen Yang
DOLBY ATMOS THEATRICAL MIX AND DCP MASTERING | Mocha Chai Laboratories
POST PRODUCER | Chia Choong Kai
STUDIO ENGINEER | Xander Toh
DCP MASTERING | Chung Zhi Cheng
ANIMATION STUDIO | AMC Studio Pte Ltd
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | Ronnie Chin
2D ANIMATOR | Tasha Leah Santiago
SPECIAL THANKS
ENG TIANG HUAT CHINESE CULTURAL SHOP | Jeffrey’s Family
DUPRE STUDIOS | Charles Lee
HERITAGE STRINGS & ART | Tan Chong Han
EASON MUSIC PTE LTD | Tan Sung Wah and Ng Bi Yu
GOODEST BOY | Hugo
Kenneth Tan
Bernard Teo
Ryan Cheng
Mickey Hiah

荣誉呈现
东家 | 翁澤峰
古筝 | Mohamed Faizal
塔布拉鼓 | 陈国俊
琵琶 | 朱伟康
笛子 | 唐伟杰
剧组人员
导演, 制片, 监制 | 王傢靖
制片, 副导演 | 刘轩恺
摄影指导, 调色 | 刘永聪
剪辑 | 林慕宣
摄影师 | 杨心泉
第一摄影助理 | 卓欣莉
第二摄影助理 | 黄鎮鑫
灯光师 | 刘宇诚
灯光助理 | Wesley Neil Dragon
灯光小助 | 莱恩
录音师 | 钟才智
制片执行 | 洪伟斌
制片助理 | 张栩绮
剧照摄影 | Henzy David
片名字卡设计 | 何嘉敏
音乐音效后制 | GRYD
混音师, 音效策划 | 严宇廷
音乐音效监制 | 曾励文
拟音设计 | 卢镇扬
DOLBY ATMOS THEATRICAL MIX AND DCP MASTERING | Mocha Chai Laboratories
POST PRODUCER | Chia Choong Kai
STUDIO ENGINEER | Xander Toh
DCP MASTERING | Chung Zhi Cheng
动画制作公司 | AMC Studio Pte Ltd
动画设计总监 | 陈家俊
动画师 | Tasha Leah Santiago
特别鸣谢
翁展發 | Jeffrey’s Family
DUPRE STUDIOS | 李家陞
傳承弦藝 | 陳鍾晗
艺声企业 | 陈颂骅 和 黄碧誉
Hugo
陈福顺
张敬斌
郑馨川
邢伟杰

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