icon/figure, gender, sexuality, activism
10s Across the Borders is a hybrid dance film and observational documentary following the three trailblazers in the underground ballroom scenes of Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. We witness their journeys as they hold on to both their ballroom and birth families, connect with the subculture’s origins in New York City, and build a flourishing queer community across Southeast Asia.
Sze is a documentary and experimental dance filmmaker exploring alternate histories, identities, and social issues through the body, movement, and art. They are also a choreographer, arts journalist, parent, and activist for marginalized communities and artists. Their films have screened across Europe, the Americas, and Asia since 2015. Their mentors include Tan Pin Pin (Singapore) and Alex Reuben (UK). They are a member of Cinemovement Collective (Singapore), founded by Jeremy Chua and Elysa Wendi. Their debut feature has been presented at Cannes Docs, Sheffield MeetMarket, and Poitiers Film Festival, and will premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in its Documentary Competition. Outside filmmaking, Sze is also a specialist in ASEAN legal integration.
