Yen Tan (born 1975) is a Malaysian-born American independent film producer and director. Early life Tan emigrated from Malaysia at the age of 19 and is based in Dallas, Texas. Career He is known for award-winning films Happy Birthday (2002) and Deadroom (2005). He also directed the gay-themed Ciao (2008) that he had co-written with the film's lead actor Alessandro Calza. His screenwriting lab semi-finalist screenplay Pit Stop was selected by the Outfest Screenwriting Lab. The film also screened at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. He was also a finalist for the prestigious Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise. Personal life Tan is openly gay. Filmography Director Feature films 2002: Happy Birthday 2005: Deadroom (Co-directed with James M. Johnston, David Lowery and Nick Prendergast) 2008: Ciao 2013: Pit Stop 2018: 1985 Shorts 2001: Love Stories 2008: Coda 2011: Wanted 2016: 1985 Producer 2005: Deadroom 2008: Coda (short) 2008: My Mom Smokes Weed (short) Actor 2011: 3 Thumbs Up as himself (documentary) Awards For ''Happy Birthday 2002: Won the Jury Prize for "Best Feature - Gay Male" at the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2002: Won New Directors Showcase - Bets Feature award at the Portland LGBT Film Festival Also earned an honorable mention at Image+Nation in Montreal For Deadroom 2005: Won Director's Award at the Texas Film Festival (sharing with James M. Johnston, David Lowery and Nick Prendergast) References External links 1975 births Living people Malaysian film producers American film producers Malaysian film directors American film directors Malaysian emigrants to the United States LGBT film directors LGBT producers Gay men Malaysian LGBT people American LGBT people of Asian descent