Philip Leung

Experience

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  Freelance

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2012

  Reporter

  Arts and culture writer.Clients: Bloomberg, South China Morning Post, Time Out Magazine, Popmatters.com, Corduroy Magazine and Inside Fashion.

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  CBC

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  Production Assistant

  George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (TV series)

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  MediaCorp Pte Ltd

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  Writer

  The Diary of Amos Lee (TV series)A witty and hilarious family sitcom, based on the popular children's book - The Diary of Amos LeeNominee - Asian Academy Creative Award (Best Children's Program)

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  CBC

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2014

  Writer

  George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (TV series)About: A nightly talk show that offered smart, sharp and intimate conversations with some of the world’s biggest stars and original thinkers.

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  My Heritage (Short film)

  May 2013 - Feb 2014

  Writer / Producer / Director

  Plot: A mockumentary about the life of Chan Dai Fok, a white man who was adopted and raised by his immigrant Asian father.- Winner of Audience Award at Toronto Independent Film Festival- Winner of Audience Award at WILDsound Film Festival

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  The Lonely Monster (Short Film)

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Writer / Producer / Director

  Plot: A little girl calls on the help of other filmmakers to raise awareness on bullying by creating the ultimate monster movie.- Winner of Best Local Film at Toronto Urban Film Festival

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  Digital Frontier Inc.

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Writer

  Mighty No. 9: The Animated Series (TV series)The show is based on a cult hit video game by legendary game designer, Keiji Inafune.- Assisted with pitch package for distributors and financiers.- Wrote the series bible, pilot and twelve episodes.

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  HUM (Short Film / Amazon Prime)

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Writer / Producer / Director

  Partnered with Alzheimer Society of Toronto to raise awareness to dementia.Plot: A struggling caregiver is given the opportunity to write a life changing hit single. - Created a social media campaign that raised $40k though crowd funding.- Managed a cast and crew of 40+ people.- Premiered at the Toronto International Short Film Festival.

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  The Suitcase (Short Film / Amazon Prime)

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  Writer / Producer / Director

  Partnered with Jamie Lee Curtis' children's novel This Is Me, to raise awareness to immigrant stories. Plot: A young mother attempts to calm her daughter down as she is smuggled to Canada inside a suitcase. Budget: $40k- Winner of Reel Asian Pitch Contest - Premiere at the Art Gallery of Ontario- Winner of A&E Short Filmmakers Award at NSI Short Film Festival- Winner of Award of Excellence at IndieFEST Film Awards- Winner of Vanguard Award at Downtown Urban Arts Festival Show less

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  CBC

  Dec 2016 - now

  Because News - Seasons 6-9 (Television / Radio / Podcast) 500k+ audienceAbout: Host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines- Research, pitch, write and edit the weekly show under extremely tight deadlines.- Strategize, produce and film all digital content. #BecauseNews TikTok has over 35 million views.- Work with vendors, printers, lighting directors and manufacturers to create a live set optimized for social media.- Collaborate with performers and writers including Scott Thompson, Colin Mochrie, Andrew Phung, Mary Walsh and Eric Peterson. Show less

  • Producer

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Producer

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Video Producer

    Dec 2016 - Aug 2020