
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 - 2019Bachelor’s Degree Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Film Leaders Incubator: FLY 2016 (Workshop)
2016 - 2016Certification Film/Cinema/Video StudiesActivities 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.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (USSH)
2015 - 2019Bachelor’s Degree International Relations and Affairs Scientific research (equivalent to Bachelor thesis) graded 8.6Activities 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 - 2023Master of Arts - MA Arts, Culture and Society Overall score 8.1; Master thesis graded 8.0Master 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 - 2012Secondary School Diploma LiteratureActivities 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 - 2015High School Diploma LiteratureActivities 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 - nowFilm 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 2017Internal 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 2019Communications 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 2023Co-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 2021Program 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
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MoMo (M_Service)
Oct 2021 - Sept 2022Communication 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 2024Marketing 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 - nowSales Marketing Specialist
Licenses & Certifications
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Course Certificate: CROSSOVERS & FUNDRAISING under Cultural Connects Programme
Cultural and Creative Hubs VietnamApr 2021 - View certificate

Course Certificate: Political Economy of Institutions and Development (Leiden University)
CourseraMay 2021 - View certificate

Course Certificate: Quantitative Methods (University of Amsterdam)
CourseraApr 2021 
Certificate of Completion - Autumn Meeting 2018 Film Producing Workshop
Autumn MeetingOct 2018- View certificate

Course Certificate: The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910 (University of Virginia)
CourseraMar 2021 
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 MeetingOct 2019- View certificate

Course Certificate: Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution (University of California, Irvine Extension)
CourseraMar 2021 - View certificate

Certification of Completion - Film Leaders Incubator: FLY 2016
Busan Film CommissionSept 2016 
Certification of Appreciation as A Core Member at TEDx HCMUSSH Event 2019
TEDx HCMUSSHApr 2019
Certificate of Scholarship - Awarded in Recognition of Film Creativity and Artistic Talent at Film Leaders Incubator Program: FLY2016
Busan Film CommissionSept 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to TK DoanRocky 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 Doan3rd 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 DoanBENEX 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
Associated with TK DoanBoard of Directors and Volunteer
Issued by Project SUGAR Vietnam on Jan 2013
Associated with TK DoanProgram Coordinator, Student Mentor
Issued by The Phieu Linh Project on Jan 2020
Associated with TK DoanMedia Coordinator
Issued by Art for Saigon on Aug 2014
Associated with TK Doan
Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- viVietnamese
- chChinese
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