In 1998, Phillip left a stable career and dived into Singapore's nascent filmmaking industry. His debut directorial film — The Teenage Textbook Movie — became a major local success and helped set the stage for the industry's early growth. In the three decades since, Phillip has acquired many more industry successes, including 2011's Homecoming, which made over $3 million in Singapore and Malaysia. Phillip reflects on his journey and shares what he'd write in his letter to his younger self.