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Breaking barriers in Hollywood: Jon Keng’s cinematography featured in film festivals like Cannes

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Cinematographer Jon Keng in New York City filming American comedy Before You Know It in 2018.

Cinematographer Jon Keng in New York City filming American comedy Before You Know It in 2018.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF JON KENG

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SINGAPORE – He is one of only two Singaporean members of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG), and his work has been featured in major film festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Locarno and Tribeca.

But Jon Keng’s life in cinema had barely begun when he was fired by one of its most acclaimed names.

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