About Us
The Floating Folks is a video-production company based in Singapore started by two curious individuals passionate about exploring the different forms of content creation. We specialize in documentaries, profile videos, online content, and mainly crafting genuine stories for our people. Be it live action or motion graphics, we work closely with our clients to provide a wholesome experience from start to end to put together a narrative that will pull the audiences’ heartstrings, entertain and provide insightful information to the masses.
Al-Azmir Ibrahim
Cinematographer & Editor
Azmir is a cinematographer, camera operator, camera assistant and editor based in Singapore.
He graduated from Nanyang Technological University, School of Arts, Design & Media with a degree in Bachelor in Fine Arts, Digital Filmmaking.
His thesis short film that he worked on as an editor, ADAM, was part of the Cinéfondation Selection at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival and has clinched the UNICEF award at ZINEBI International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao 2019 and won Best Singapore Short Film at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival. His experimental film, 'Streak' has also been screened at Brisbane, Australia as part of the Web3d Art Gallery and Singapore's Media Art Nexus.
Lim Ziyu
Director, Producer & Editor
Ziyu is a director, producer, and motion graphics artist.
She graduated from Nanyang Technological University, School of Art, Design & Media with a degree in Bachelor in Fine Arts, Digital Filmmaking.
Coming from an events management background, Ziyu has honed her craft through working on large scale events such as X-men: Days of Future Past premiere, and Channel NewsAsia Luminary Awards 2015. Bringing her skills to the film field, she has produced multiple student short films and secured several sponsors during the course of her studies and has since moved on to producing short documentaries.
In her spare time, she is a dance choreographer and performer, and her recent works include choreographing for VIU Original musical web series, 'So Bright 2', as well as performing for multiple Mediacorp live shows.
Awards & Achievements
ciNE65 MMA 2019
'Ah Gong Garden'
Short Documentary | 2019 | 00:03:00
Winner of Best Editing (Open Category)
Nominated for Best Documentary (Open Category)
The theme of the competition was "Singapura".
"After realising that her ah gong’s land wasn’t merely just a venue for
her family’s yearly Chinese New Year gatherings, Ziyu, a 25-year-old
graduate, attempts to dig deeper into the roots of her ah gong’s
horticulture business that not only stood the test of time but is also
responsible for shaping the iconic green landscapes of Singapore that we
know today."
Viddsee Juree Awards Singapore 2019
'Ah Gong Garden'
Short Documentary | 2019 | 00:03:00
Viddsee Juree Awards (‘Juree’) is an annual industry pick award
celebrating best short films from Singapore, Indonesia and the
Philippines.
Selected to be screened under the categories of:
"Out-of-Competition"
"Audience Choice Award"
Watch it here now!
Filet Short Film Competition 2019
'Hurry Curry'
Short ASMR video | 2019 | 00:02:56
1st Runner Up of the film competition
The theme of the competition was "The Perfect Sound", powered by Sennheiser .
"Delicious food is often described by its taste and smell, but what about
the sounds that arise? 'Hurry Curry' is a glimpse into the preparation
of curry chicken, a humble Singaporean dish that transcends cultures —
everyone has their own rendition. We hope to present home cooking in a
new light by delighting the eyes and ears."
ASIADOC 2019
'Above The Clouds'
Organized by Forum Film Dokumenter (FFD) and Docmonde
The story 'Above The Clouds' was selected by the organizers for Directors and Producers to attend an intensive workshop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia -- for Southeast Asian documentary filmmakers to develop their film concept and production plans.
SeaShorts Film Festival 2019
Publicity Crew (Social Media Lead)
SeaShorts Film Festival is the annual key event of SeaShorts Film Society, focusing only on Southeast Asian short films.
Held annually in a new Malaysian city, the festival comprises of film
screenings, forums, workshops, masterclasses and exhibitions.
VICE Digital Creators Academy
Top 25 Content Creators
VICE Digital Creators Academy is a multi-dimensional programme like no other — design to guide content creators in producing works that mesmerise and inspire.
Azmir's short documentary 'Freeform Freedom', and Ziyu's 'Off The Beaten Path' were selected as the Top 25 submissions to be part of VICE's first Digital Creators Academy Programme, giving them the opportunity to network with fellow creators, and even visit the behind-the-scenes of ONE FC Live Production.
CANON FilmFIVE Festival 2019
Top 12 Nominee for the film 'Red'
Short Narrative Film | 2019 | 00:05:31
In partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the FilmFIVE Festival launched its nationwide filmmaking competition which seeks to nurture young aspiring filmmakers to empower them to express their creativity through films and photography.
'Red' was written by both Azmir and Ziyu; directed by Ziyu & shot by Azmir. "Growing up as the sole breadwinner of the family, WEITING (18) frequents the illegal fighting fish trade in hopes of bringing home cash for
survival. Her widowed and blind mother (HUEY YING, 46) struggles to
steer her in the right direction, only to fall back into this vicious
cycle."