In 2014 , Boo announced that he will begin shooting his second film within the year . Executive produced by filmmaker Eric Khoo , '' Apprentice '' is a psychological drama about a young Malay correctional officer who is transferred to Singapore 's top prison where he befriends its soon-to-retire chief executioner . The film is released in 2016 , where it was selected to screen at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival . . In 2016 , Boo received the relatively new and coveted Rising Director award at the 21st Busan International Film Festival 's Asia Star Awards 2016
2016 Cannes Film Festival
2016 Cannes Film Festival
Boo Junfeng