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2 AUGUST 2025

Justice Devil Triumphs on the Film Festival Circuit

Singapore — Justice Devil, a long-delayed vigilante thriller from Singapore, is finally seeing the light of day—and taking the international film festival circuit by storm.

Ris Low gained national attention as Miss World Singapore 2009. Her reign ended when past credit card fraud convictions surfaced, but she remained in the spotlight with her viral catchphrase "boomz". She later embraced acting, starring in Justice Devil, a Singapore vigilante thriller that never released—until now.

Film Festival Recognitions & Awards

Since its debut on the festival circuit, Justice Devil has been recognized for its gripping narrative, raw emotional depth, and high-impact action sequences. The film has made a strong impression at independent film festivals worldwide, earning multiple awards and accolades.

Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA): Official Selection and Winner for 10 Awards.
Best Feature
Best 1st Time Director (Harva Raj)
Best Producer (Senni Valavan)
Best Actor (Ernest Seah)
Best Actress (Ris Low)
Best Supporting Actor (Michael Chua)
Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Chong)
Best Ensemble (Ris Low, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Rio Tylor, Jullius Eddy, Daniel Chen, Kai White, Samantha Chong)
Best Editing (May Leong)
Best Special FX (Mami Azza)
Miami International Gold Awards (Miami, USA): Official Selection and Winner for 5 Awards.
Best Thriller
Best Original Score (Harva Raj)
Best Ensemble (Ris Low, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Rio Tylor, Jullius Eddy, Daniel Chen, Kai White, Samantha Chong)
Best Editing (May Leong)
Best Production Design (Muhammad Azani)
Champs-Élysées Film Awards (Paris, France): Official Selection and Winner for 4 Awards.
Best Thriller
Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Chong)
Best Acting Ensemble (Ris Low, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Rio Tylor, Jullius Eddy, Daniel Chen, Kai White, Samantha Chong)
Best Special FX (Mami Azza)
South Film and Arts Academy Festival (Rancagua, Chile): Official Selection and Winner for 3 Awards.
Best Thriller Feature
Lead Actress Honorable Mention, Feature Film Category (Ris Low)
Best Cinematography, Feature Film Category (Muhammad Fikri)
Crown Point International Film Festival (Chicago, USA): Official Selection and Winner for 1 Award.
Best Thriller Feature Film
Indie Cine Tube Awards (Bengal, India): Official Selection and Winner for 1 Award.
Best Music Director (Harva Raj)
Liberty Films Festival (Athens,Greece): Official Selection and Winner for 1 Award.
Best Young Director (Harva Raj)
International Motion Picture Awards (Ontario, Canada): Official Selection and Winner 1 Award.
Best Emerging Filmmaker (Harva Raj)
Bangkok Movie Awards (Bangkok,Thailand): Official Selection and Winner for 1 Award.
Bangkok Society of Film Critics’ Award (Narrative Feature)
Rohip International Film Festival (Tamil Nadu,India): Official Selection and Winner for Special Jury Award.
Special Jury Award for Best Asian Feature Film
Beyond Border International Film Festival (Kolkata, India): Official Selection and Honorable Mention Award.
Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature
Cannes World Film Festival (Cannes, French Riviera): Official Selection and Shortlisted for 1 Award.
Finalist for Best Asian Film

Ris Low’s Acting Recognition.

Ris Low’s portrayal of Ellen in Justice Devil earned her two acting awards, recognizing her harrowing yet gripping performance as a mother on a relentless quest for justice. Her work in the film was honored by international judges from across the globe:

Best Actress – Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA)
Lead Actress Honorable Mention (Feature Film) – South Film and Arts Academy Festival (Rancagua, Chile)

Her performance brought raw intensity and emotional depth to the role, earning her recognition on the international stage.

Overcoming Production Challenges: A 12-Year Journey

The film’s delayed release stemmed from two pivotal challenges:

Post-Production Challenges with Early Digital Cinema Technology

Justice Devil was filmed using the RED ONE Digital Cinema Camera, the same high-quality system used by legendary filmmakers like Peter Jackson. However, a decade ago, post-production tools were not advanced enough to fully process the raw footage. The initial post-production output only retained half the camera’s quality, resulting in visuals that did not meet the director’s expectations. High-end post-production at the time was prohibitively expensive and required significant processing power.

Apple’s M4 Chip: A Game-Changer for Justice Devil

The completion of Justice Devil after a 12-year delay was made possible by Apple’s revolutionary M4 chip, which redefined the film's post-production process.

The breakthrough came with the M4 chip, whose cutting-edge AI-powered rendering capabilities allowed for a complete overhaul of the film's post-production. This advancement enabled the film’s visuals to finally reach their intended quality.

Director Harva Raj credits the M4 chip for making this possible, helping Justice Devil achieve its full cinematic potential.

“The M4’s advanced capabilities allowed us to unlock the true potential of our footage, bringing it to life in a way that was previously impossible.”
– Harva Raj, Director & Composer

The final version of the film, now fully realized, was submitted to festivals, where it garnered overwhelming acclaim.

A New Original Score by the Film’s Director

When Justice Devil was first completed, it relied on royalty-free music. While this was acceptable for local distribution, it posed challenges for wider international releases and commercial sales. Director Harva Raj took it upon himself to address this by assuming the role of film composer. Over the years, he studied music composition, wrote original songs, and crafted an entirely new background score for the film.

Harva Raj’s work on Justice Devil’s music score received critical acclaim, earning him the Best Original Score award at the Miami International Gold Awards and the Best Music Director award at the Indie Cine Tube Awards. He was also nominated for Best Original Score at the South East Academy International Film Festival in Manila, Philippines. These honors reflect how the additional time invested led to meaningful artistic growth and a marked improvement in the overall quality of the work.

His work also earned him Best First-Time Director at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA), Best Young Director at the Liberty Films Festival (Athens,Greece) and Best Emerging Filmmaker at the International Motion Picture Awards (Ontario, Canada), further showcasing his talent in both filmmaking and music composition.

Verified Awards & Official Recognitions

To ensure transparency regarding its festival wins, Justice Devil has an official website with an Awards section, where visitors can access direct links to each festival’s results and certificates. This allows verification of the film’s achievements firsthand.

Additionally, Justice Devil’s IMDb page lists several awards, with more to be added after confirmation by IMDb staff, who verify wins directly with film festivals before updating the listings.

For a full list of awards and festival results, visit: www.justicedevilmovie.com/awards
IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3726214/

Media Contact:

Harva Raj
Director & Composer, Justice Devil
Email: cinemascopefilmssingapore@gmail.com
Website: www.justicedevilmovie.com
For media inquiries, interviews, please contact Harva Raj directly.

Promotional Stills

Director Harva Raj with Justice Devil cast members Jullius Eddy, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Daniel Chen, holding the award trophy from the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival.

Ris Low, awarded Best Actress at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival for her performance in Justice Devil.

Ernest Seah, honored with a Best Actor award at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival for his compelling role in Justice Devil.

Harva Raj received the Best Emerging Filmmaker award at the International Motion Picture Awards (IMPA) for his directorial debut, Justice Devil.

Notable Awards

Best Feature awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best First Time Director (Harva Raj), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Producer (Senni Valavan), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Actress (Ris Low), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Actor (Ernest Seah), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Supporting Actor (Michael Chua), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Chong), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Ensemble (Ris Low, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Rio Tylor, Jullius Eddy, Daniel Chen, Kai White, Samantha Chong), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Editing (May Leong), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Special FX (Mami Azza), awarded by Hollywood Blood Horror Festival (Los Angeles, USA).

Best Thriller awarded by Miami International Gold Awards (Miami,USA).

Best Original Score (Harva Raj), awarded by Miami International Gold Awards (Miami,USA).

Best Ensemble (Ris Low, Ernest Seah, Michael Chua, Rio Tylor, Jullius Eddy, Daniel Chen, Kai White, Samantha Chong), awarded by Miami International Gold Awards (Miami,USA).

Best Editing (May Leong), awarded by Miami International Gold Awards (Miami,USA).

Best Production Design (Muhammad Azani), awarded by Miami International Gold Awards (Miami,USA).

Best Thriller Feature Film, awarded by South Film and Arts Academy Festival (Rancagua, Chile).

Best Lead Actress Honorable Mention In A Feature Film (Ris Low), awarded by South Film and Arts Academy Festival (Rancagua, Chile).

Best Cinematography In A Feature Film (Muhammad Fikri), awarded by South Film and Arts Academy Festival (Rancagua, Chile).

Official Selection and Winner for 'Best Thriller Feature Film', awarded by Crown Point International Film Festival (Chicago, USA).

Official Selection and Winner for Best Music Director (Harva Raj), awarded by Indie Cine Tube Awards (Bengal, India).

Official Selection and Winner for Special Jury Award, awarded by Rohip International Film Festival (Tamil Nadu,India).

Official Selection and Winner for the Best Emerging Filmmaker (Harva Raj), awarded by International Motion Picture Awards (Ontario, Canada).

Official Selection and Honorable Mention for Narrative Feature, awarded by Beyond Border International Film Festival (Kolkata, India).

Official Selection and Finalist for Best Asian Film, awarded by Cannes World Film Festival (Cannes, French Riviera).

Official Selection for Best Narrative Feature Film and Nomination for Best Original Score, by South East Academy International Film Festival (Manila, Philippines).

Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025

Justice Devil director Harva Raj was invited to attend the Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025, where he had the opportunity to present his debut feature film, Justice Devil, among a global community of independent filmmakers. The event served as a platform for Raj to reflect on the deeply personal journey behind the making of the film — a project years in the making. From writing and directing to composing the entire original score, Justice Devil stands as a testament to his multifaceted artistry and unwavering commitment to storytelling.

Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025.

Justice Devil director Harva Raj at Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025.

At the Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025, Justice Devil director Harva Raj offered insights into the creative and emotional journey behind his debut feature. From crafting the screenplay to directing and composing the original score, Raj detailed the challenges and triumphs that shaped the film’s development over several years.

Justice Devil director Harva Raj at Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025.

Justice Devil director Harva Raj at the Bangkok Movie Awards Gala 2025, pictured alongside fellow Singapore filmmakers Derrick Lui (Oversteer,2024) and Kyle Ong (Singapore's Little Thailand, 2024).