Eric Khoo
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- March 27, 1965 in Singapore
- Active Years
- 1994–2026 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Eric Khoo is a Singaporean filmmaker born on March 27, 1965. Known for his work in directing, he helms Zhao Wei Films and Gorylah Pictures. Khoo is credited with reviving the Singapore film industry and establishing its presence on the international film map starting in 1995. He was the first Singaporean to have his films invited to major international festivals including Berlin, Venice, and Cannes. His feature film My Magic received a nomination for the Cannes Palme d'Or in 2008. Khoo is a recipient of the Cultural Medallion and the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He was profiled in the Phaidon book Take 100, and the Pompidou Centre in Paris held a retrospective of his film work.
Career overview
Eric Khoo is a Singaporean filmmaker born on March 27, 1965. He is the head of Zhao Wei Films and Gorylah Pictures and is credited with reviving the Singapore film industry and establishing its presence on the international stage in 1995. Khoo holds the distinction of being the first Singaporean filmmaker to have his work invited to major international film festivals, including those held in Berlin, Venice, and Cannes. His feature film My Magic received a nomination for the Cannes Palme d'Or in 2008.
In recognition of his contributions to cinema, Khoo has received the Cultural Medallion and was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Cultural Minister. His work has earned international attention, including a film retrospective held at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Furthermore, Khoo was profiled in the Phaidon Books publication Take 100, which highlighted 100 new directors representing the future of film. According to his professional records, Khoo has 42 known credits in the industry. He is also known by the name Khoo Kim Hai.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Morte Cucina (2026) Executive Producer
- Monster Island (2025) Producer
- Spirit World (2025) Director
- Kopitiam Days (2025) Executive Producer
- Hungry Souls (2024) Screenplay
- Singapore Films: To The World & Back (2024) as Self
- In My Mother's Skin (2023) Executive Producer
- A Year of No Significance (2023) as Police Inspector
- The Daughter (2021) Director
- Food Lore (2019) Director
- Food Lore (2019) Creator
- Piece of Meat (2019) Screenplay
- Folklore (2018) Director
- Folklore (2018) Creator
- Ramen Shop (2018) Director
- Buffalo Boys (2018) Executive Producer
- Singapore Cinema: Between Takes (2018) as Self
- Art Through Our Eyes (2016) Director
- Apprentice (2016) Executive Producer
- Wanton Mee (2016) Director
- In the Room (2015) Director
- 7 Letters (2015) Director
- 7 Letters (2015) Writer
- Southeast Asian Cinema – When the Rooster Crows (2014)
- Recipe (2013) Director
- Ghost Child (2013) Producer
- 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero (2011) Director
- Tatsumi (2011) Producer
- Tatsumi (2011) Director
- Tatsumi (2011) Screenplay
- 23:59 (2011) Executive Producer
- Sandcastle (2010) Executive Producer
- Macabre (2009) Executive Producer
- My Magic (2008) Director
- My Magic (2008) Screenplay
- Invisible Children (2008) Executive Producer
- F. (2007) as Self
- F. (2007) Cinematography
- Digital Sam in Sam Saek 2006: Talk to Her (2006) Writer
- Digital Sam in Sam Saek 2006: Talk to Her (2006) Director
- No Day Off (2006) Director
- Be with Me (2005) Director
- Be with Me (2005) Screenplay
- Zombie Dog (2004) Producer
- 15 (2003) Producer
- One Leg Kicking (2001) Executive Producer
- One Leg Kicking (2001) Story
- Home Vdo (2000) Director
- Liang Po Po: The Movie (1999) as Boy's Father (Uncredited)
- Liang Po Po: The Movie (1999) Executive Producer
- 12 Storeys (1997) Writer
- 12 Storeys (1997) Director
- Mee Pok Man (1996) Director
- Pain (1994) Director
- Pain (1994) Cinematography
- Pain (1994) Writer
- Pain (1994) Sound
- Pain (1994) Editor
- Pain (1994) Producer
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What movies or TV shows is Eric Khoo best known for?
Eric Khoo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Morte Cucina (2026), Monster Island (2025), In My Mother's Skin (2023), Food Lore (2019).
When and where was Eric Khoo born?
Eric Khoo was born on March 27, 1965 in Singapore.
How many credits does Eric Khoo have?
Eric Khoo has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2026.
What is Eric Khoo's background in cinema and television?
Eric Khoo is a Singaporean filmmaker born on March 27, 1965. Known for his work in directing, he helms Zhao Wei Films and Gorylah Pictures. Khoo is credited with reviving the Singapore film industry and establishing its presence on the international film map starting in 1995. He was the first Singaporean to have his fi...
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