TK Doan

TK Doan

Film Director and Creative Producer

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  • About me

    Creative Planner and Marketing Specialist by day | Independent Filmmaker by night

  • Education

    • University of Theatre and Film Arts

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Film/Cinema/Video Studies
    • Film Leaders Incubator: FLY 2016 (Workshop)

      2016 - 2016
      Certification Film/Cinema/Video Studies

      Activities and Societies: Winner of BENEX Award receiving scholarship for filmmaking ASEAN-ROK Film Leaders Incubator: FLY2016 is basically a short-filmmaking workshop where aspiring film-makers from the 10 Southeast Asian countries and South Korea are gathered. Launched in 2012, FLY is an annual ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Project funded by ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund. It is regularly organized by the Busan Film Commission and the Asian Film Commissions Network.

    • UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (USSH)

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree International Relations and Affairs Scientific research (equivalent to Bachelor thesis) graded 8.6

      Activities and Societies: - 3rd Prize (University level) of Scientific Research on "Cost and Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment Flow from ASEAN to the U.S" as Project Leader; - B.O.D of IREC Cool (English club) - Setting up and managing events/activities operating in English for students; - Volunteer/B.O.D of "Đường Đến Tri Thức" (The Route to Knowledge) program (Sugar Project, Board of 2015); - Volunteer of "Xuân Tình Nguyện" 2019; - Basketball

    • Erasmus University Rotterdam

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Arts, Culture and Society Overall score 8.1; Master thesis graded 8.0

      Master thesis - "Rethinking the Cultural Distinction: How the dynamic of film festivals as a network influences the cultural production of South East Asian independent filmmakers"

    • Tran Dai Nghia Specialized High School

      2008 - 2012
      Secondary School Diploma Literature

      Activities and Societies: - 1st Prize of Literature subject in the Ho Chi Minh City Excellent Student Exam; - Basketball School/District Female Team

    • VNU-HCM High School for the Gifted

      2012 - 2015
      High School Diploma Literature

      Activities and Societies: - Volunteer/B.O.D of "Đường Đến Tri Thức" (The Route to Knowledge) program (Sugar Project) from 2014; - Winner of "Be Skilled or Be Killed 2014 Competition" of VietAbroader Club HCM; - B.O.D of VietAbroader Club HCM (Board of 2015); - Basketball

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Jan 2015 - now
      Film Director and Creative Producer

      • Independent Filmmaker with projects traveling to regional/international film festivals including International Film Festival Rotterdam (Netherlands) and SeaShorts Film Festival (Malaysia);• Member of Pre-Selection Committee - SeaShorts Film Festival 2022 (Malaysia);• Producer/Project Manager of commercial video projects with notable partners/clients namely: ELSA Speak Vietnam, Goldfish Media (projects for Vinamilk, Samsung TV,...), Wallsound Post Production (OST Music Video for "Song Song" movie),... Show less

    • Cinestar Cinemas

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
      Internal Marketing Intern

      • Research the market to develop customer-oriented marketing campaigns, such as cinema ticket and food and beverage promotions.• Improve internal marketing activities, focusing on enhancing subscription/membership benefits and policies.

    • TEDx HCMUSSH

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2019
      Communications Coordinator

      • Source, invite, and communicate with guest speakers from various specialized fields.• Orchestrate event programs and collaborate closely with guest speakers to refine their speeches, centered on the event's overarching theme of equilibrium across different domains being mental health, arts, education, environment, governance, and society.• Curate and manage side activities, such as workshops and film screenings with Q&A sessions.

    • La.Linen Local Fashion Brand

      May 2019 - Oct 2023
      Co-Founder and Creative Director

      "Simple but elegant; casual but in style".​Being founded in 2019 by two filmmakers, La.Linen is a familiar name for fashion lovers who share an interest in the natural and sustainable beauty of linen fabrics.Focusing on the aim of embracing the sophisticated simplicity and natural beauty while achieving sustainable fashion ideology’s principles, #modernity #elegance #smartfit are the main values guiding our vision and business.My responsibilities as the Co-Founder and Creative Director:• Direct brand identity strategies including website development, digital marketing campaigns, and PR efforts.• Develop and create visual and content assets/plans for social media and e-commerce platforms.• Contribute to strategic product design and business development. Visit us at:https://www.facebook.com/La.Linen.VN/https://www.instagram.com/la.linen/Email: la.linen.vn@gmail.com Show less

    • Xa Lộ English

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
      Program Manager

      • Lead cross-functional teams to establish the center's curriculum and teaching materials as a project owner and creative planner.• Manage all aspects of quality control in education, including teaching methods, teacher training, and educational assessing quality.Xa Lộ began as a fun-loving content creator page with over 330K followers on Instagram and 1M followers on Facebook. It later expanded its offerings by establishing a new branch known as Xa Lộ English, a language education corporation with three centers located in the largest districts of Ho Chi Minh City. Show less

    • MoMo (M_Service)

      Oct 2021 - Sept 2022
      Communication Project Planner (Corporate Communication)

      • Initiate and manage large-scale B2C social and PR campaigns to promote a wide range of financial service products and enhance brand image.• Generate content and lead cross-functional teams to deliver engaging content on Facebook and TikTok through collaborations with KOLs, influencers and big media channels.• Create and oversee media plans and contents for corporate communication activities, such as announcements of the company's fundraising rounds and participation in conferences, awards and events.Notable campaigns as communication project owner:• MoMo Financial Services x Dragon Capital Vietnam: Accessible investment products for all• MoMo Financial Services x OTA: Travel Now, Pay Later• MoMo Financial Services: Celebrating 10 million users• MoMo Financial Services: Happy Thursday • MoMo joining Vietnam's Cashless Day 2022 series of events Show less

    • Mavisoft

      Sept 2023 - Sept 2024
      Marketing Lead

      • Direct a strategic re-branding project and execute sales materials like brochures, presentations, etc.• Create and manage communication plans and content on LinkedIn with a B2B focus in the maritime, aviation, and industrial sectors.• Research and initiate PR activities, including participation in conferences, awards, and public speaking opportunities to enhance the company's visibility.• Establish and maintain communication collaborations with external partners and clients. Show less

    • LTP Import Export B.V.

      Oct 2024 - now
      Sales Marketing Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Course Certificate: CROSSOVERS & FUNDRAISING under Cultural Connects Programme

      Cultural and Creative Hubs Vietnam
      Apr 2021
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    • Course Certificate: Political Economy of Institutions and Development (Leiden University)

      Coursera
      May 2021
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    • Course Certificate: Quantitative Methods (University of Amsterdam)

      Coursera
      Apr 2021
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    • Certificate of Completion - Autumn Meeting 2018 Film Producing Workshop

      Autumn Meeting
      Oct 2018
    • Course Certificate: The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910 (University of Virginia)

      Coursera
      Mar 2021
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    • Certificate of Completion - Autumn Meeting 2019 Film Directing Workshop with Director Tran Anh Hung (with full scholarship covering tuition fees and travel/accomodation expenses)

      Autumn Meeting
      Oct 2019
    • Course Certificate: Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution (University of California, Irvine Extension)

      Coursera
      Mar 2021
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    • Certification of Completion - Film Leaders Incubator: FLY 2016

      Busan Film Commission
      Sept 2016
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    • Certification of Appreciation as A Core Member at TEDx HCMUSSH Event 2019

      TEDx HCMUSSH
      Apr 2019
    • Certificate of Scholarship - Awarded in Recognition of Film Creativity and Artistic Talent at Film Leaders Incubator Program: FLY2016

      Busan Film Commission
      Sept 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to TK Doan
      Rocky Award in recognition of excellence in filmmaking "Hà Nội Mùa Đông 2021" Film Residency Program Nov 2021 Rocky Award is the most prominent award of the program selected by the jury board with $2000 fund for developing the film project. The residency program - intensive training "HANOI WINTER 2021 - In Cinema We Trust" is for talented Vietnamese filmmakers who need to develop professional film projects.In 2021 with funding from Investing In Women of the Australian government and Okia Hanoi Film Production, with the companionship of the following organizations: Ơ Kìa Hanoi, Autumn Meeting… Show more Rocky Award is the most prominent award of the program selected by the jury board with $2000 fund for developing the film project. The residency program - intensive training "HANOI WINTER 2021 - In Cinema We Trust" is for talented Vietnamese filmmakers who need to develop professional film projects.In 2021 with funding from Investing In Women of the Australian government and Okia Hanoi Film Production, with the companionship of the following organizations: Ơ Kìa Hanoi, Autumn Meeting, Xinehouse,..."HANOI WINTER 2021 - In Cinema We trust" officially took place in 8 days in Hanoi and Da Lat. Here, members of 15 selected projects together experienced cinema, live, learn, analyze, practice, and change. Show less
    • Awarded to TK Doan
      3rd Prize in Scientific Research at University Level - May 2018 Scientific Research on the topic of: "Cost and Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment Flow from ASEAN to the United States" with Doan Minh Xuan Thanh as the Project Leader and under the supervision of Lecturer Nguyen Thanh Hoang (Ph.D.)
    • Awarded to TK Doan
      BENEX Award Busan Film Commission; Asian Film Commissions Network Nov 2016 With the purpose of motivating the recipient through the production-support fund, Film Leaders Incubator: FLY 2016 offer the BENEX Award sponsored by Benex Foundation to two outstanding trainees for their short films production. The winners are selected by the recommendations of Directing instructors.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Assistant Volunteer

      Issued by International Film Festival Rotterdam on Dec 2022
      International Film Festival RotterdamAssociated with TK Doan
    • Board of Directors and Volunteer

      Issued by Project SUGAR Vietnam on Jan 2013
      Project SUGAR VietnamAssociated with TK Doan
    • Program Coordinator, Student Mentor

      Issued by The Phieu Linh Project on Jan 2020
      The Phieu Linh ProjectAssociated with TK Doan
    • Media Coordinator

      Issued by Art for Saigon on Aug 2014
      Art for SaigonAssociated with TK Doan