Stephen Tan started his career as a Graphic Designer in Visual Merchandising in
a Departmental Store, designing seasonal in-store POS material and dressing the occasional store window. Next stop, several Advertising Agencies where he worked on quite a few blue-chip accounts as Art Director, picking up awards along the way.

Stephen is a versatile Director who is equally adept shooting a humour spot or a storytelling spot or a CG-led spot or a mobile content spot. Fresh from scripting and directing his short film “JOYCE” a festive spot with an unexpected twist, Stephen is always up to the next challenge.

His previous life in Visual Merchandising and Advertising informs his work, creating focused and hard-working commercials that do not compromise on aesthetics and charm.