A black-and-white, atmospheric shot of performer Chan Tsz Ho Calvin focused at a workstation, reflecting the technical precision of Rooftop Productions' (天台製作) contemporary theatre practice. He is silhouetted against the bright, detailed displays of media server software and a lighting console, capturing a quiet, professional moment of behind-the-scenes production work.

ChanTsz Ho Calvin

Biography

Freelance multimedia and theatre artist Calvin Chan specialises in video design, multimedia design and live mixing. He also works as technical consultant for a variety of live performances and events, as well as films and TV productions. Recent theatre works include: Testimony and The Furies Variations (Rooftop Productions), Confrontations and February 14 – A musical (Hong Kong Repertory Theatre), and Bull (Fableist Ensemble).

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A long-exposure, moody performance shot for the key visual of the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) show 'Presence'. The image captures a kinetic, low-angle view of a performer wrapped in translucent bubble wrap, illuminated by stark, cool blue LED light trails that slice through the dark, experimental stage setting. This evocative image captures the essence of contemporary Hong Kong physical theatre and avant-garde staging.

Presence

22/3/2022 至 28/3/2022

Presence Phase 1: An immersive remote theatre experience by Rooftop Productions. Navigate physical spaces via ROV to explore agency, space, and exile.

Video Designer
A dramatic headshot of actor Mohammad Kashif Ali for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece, 'Testimony'. The portrait features a striking light projection of rocky mountain terrain mapped onto the right side of his face and neck, set against a soft-focus urban background that evokes the layered storytelling of modern Hong Kong theatre. The actor maintains a neutral, pensive expression, embodying the introspective nature of the production. 'Testimony'
Best Scenography
Performance of the Year

Testimony

15/8/2019 至 18/8/2019

Testimony is a powerful devised work exploring the invisible history of Hong Kong's South Asian community, challenging systemic exclusion through art.

Video Designer
Key visual for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre performance, 'The Furies Variations'. Actor Yau Fuk Wing is depicted as a classical figure holding a set of scales, his body partially dissolving into digital, glitch-like fragments against a dramatic dual-tone red and blue background. The aesthetic emphasizes themes of justice and modern psychological fragmentation. 'The Furies Variations, Key Visual'
Best Scenography

The Furies Variations

7/12/2018 至 9/12/2018

The Furies Variations is a devised theatre piece reimagining justice through Aeschylus, Kafka, and live rock. Explore morality, law, and our society.

Video Operator

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