Reimagine Chinatown
It wasn’t until I had worked overseas in Asia that I became increasingly self-aware of my experiences and lens as a Chinese-Canadian. My late grandfather was an active member for many years at the Wong’s Benevolent Association (as headmaster of Mon Keang School), but our language barrier made it difficult for me to understand his role or the […]
Living Room Series
In 2017, the Living Room Series held a Vancouver launch event, successfully hosting a full audience in a unique location at the centre of historic Chinatown. Guests experienced live music in an impressive heritage hall, while listening to speakers share intimate stories on the topic of Identity. Today, the Living Room Series draws 1000+ attendees annually across […]
#OpenUp Oreo
By far one of the most colourful productions I’ve ever worked on.
Singapore’s Finest
During my time with Beach House Pictures in Singapore, I was assigned to produce and direct a 6 x episode television series on athletes competing in the upcoming Southeast Asia (SEA) Games. Our crew met so many incredible athletes from all different disciplines and backgrounds, from the sailing club to the basketball courts. Production took […]
Typhoon Haiyan
In 2014, I was based in Manila and assigned to document recovery efforts by UN-Habitat in the typhoon-affected areas around Tacloban. For months, I conducted interviews with locals who were forced to live in temporary shelters while they waited for official word of where and when they’d be allowed to rebuild their homes. Rebuilding after […]
Rappler
From covering the Black Nazarene procession to dating in the transgender community, it was an incredible experience working in Manila under Rappler, helmed by the brilliant Maria Ressa.
Why Biodiversity Matters
In a collaboration with the research team at the David Suzuki Foundation, we produced a short PSA on the importance of protecting biodiversity.