Syuen C.

Syuen C.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer/Director/Producer | Camera Assistant

  • Education

    • Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park

      2009 - 2016
      International General Certificate of Secondary Education

      Activities and Societies: Volleyball Team, Music Society, Summer and Winter Musicals (Technical Team, Media, Orchestral Member), Tenby KL Model United Nations, TenbyZine, Graduation Dinner Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Football Team, Netball Team Subjects : • English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Music, Malay Language Leadership Roles :• Deputy Secretary-General of Tenby KL Model United Nations (TKLMUN) 2016• House Captain of Phoenix House 2015 - 2016• Vice House Captain of Phoenix House 2014 - 2015Sports Teams :• U18 and U15 Volleyball Team 2010 - 2016• U15 Football Team 2013 - 2015• U15 Netball Team 2012 - 2015… Show more Subjects : • English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Music, Malay Language Leadership Roles :• Deputy Secretary-General of Tenby KL Model United Nations (TKLMUN) 2016• House Captain of Phoenix House 2015 - 2016• Vice House Captain of Phoenix House 2014 - 2015Sports Teams :• U18 and U15 Volleyball Team 2010 - 2016• U15 Football Team 2013 - 2015• U15 Netball Team 2012 - 2015 Activities/Societies : • TenbyZine 2015 - 2016• Music Society 2013 - 2016• Summer and Winter Musicals (Technical Team, Media, Orchestral Member) 2013 - 2016 Committees : • Graduation Dinner Committee 2016• Senior Prom Committee 2015• Under-Secretary-General of Press and Media for Tenby KL Model United Nations (TKLMUN) 2015 Show less

    • Loyola Marymount University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Film Production and Screenwriting

      Activities and Societies: Esperer Service Organization • Dean's List (Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Recipient of the Program Scholar Award in Film Production. Fall 2020 Semester - Leave of Absence due to university closure and time differences.

    • UWC Maastricht

      2016 - 2018
      High School Diploma International Baccalaureate

      Activities and Societies: Poetae Lucis Media, Theory of Knowledge Organizing Team, Volleyball, United World Film Festival, Operation Smile, Knooppunt Community Centre, Community Time, 7Bronnen Service • Higher Levels : English Language and Literature, Music, Economics• Standard Levels : Spanish Ab Initio, Mathematics, Chemistry The United World Colleges movement is a non-profit group of international schools located all around the world. It is dedicated to promoting international understanding through education. After a competitive application process, I was nominated by the Malaysian National Committee and was offered a partial scholarship by UWC Maastricht to attend.

  • Experience

    • Architects of Diversity Malaysia

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2018
      Facilitator

      • Facilitated discussions, simulations, and activities revolving around identity and diversity to explore how we, as Malaysian youth, can best together in difference and in diversity during the UWC Malaysia Short Course 2018.

    • Freelance

      Sept 2018 - now

      • Conceptualizes, writes, directs, and produces videos based on a given brief; past collaborations include local and international organizations (Critical Engagement CIC, Closing the Gap Malaysia). • Produces student and independent productions by managing logistics and finances for the set to run smoothly as well as ensuring well-being of personnel and maintaining good relationships with vendors.• Commercial and creative photography experiences include portrait, dance, food, and product. Show less

      • Camera Assistant

        Dec 2019 - now
      • Filmmaker

        Sept 2018 - now
    • Malaysian National Model United Nations

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Secretary General

      • Led the Secretariat, consisting of 5 departments, in organizing a conference that creates a platform for Malaysian youth to discuss issues that plague modern-day society.• Fostered relationships with NGOs (Teach For Malaysia, Closing The Gap, Undi18) to organize workshops for the participants• All profits made from the conference were donated to Teach For Malaysia, Closing The Gap, Undi 18, and National Cancer Society of Malaysia.

    • TDR Media

      Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
      Research Intern

      • Led ground research for documentary on Mass Hysteria in Malaysia by analyzing articles, contacting sources and conducting interviews

    • The Inside Scoop Sdn Bhd

      Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
      Shift Lead

      • Supervised the team of staff on shift, assisted with stock counts and writing of reports.• Maintained high levels of customer service at this local ice-cream shop.

    • Teach For Malaysia

      Mar 2019 - May 2019
      Marketing Intern

      • Spearheaded and carried out the Teachers’ Day 2019 Campaign, which consisted of a video featuring Sophie Lee Chin, a 2018 Fellow based in Pasir Gudang of Johor, and her students • Assisted with copywriting, development of new website and content creation• Volunteered with the Talent Acquisition and Partnership Development - Private Departments to cultivate potential Fellows and donors

    • Loyola Marymount University

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2023
      Camera Services Student-Worker

      • Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television Camera Services.• Prepares, checks, and returns camera orders and assists students with any related queries.• Maintains and handles the camera equipment and everyday operations to ensure that everything is organized and in working order.NOTE: Gap in employment from April 2020 to August 2021 due to university COVID closure.

    • Architects of Diversity Malaysia

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

      • Facilitated discussions, simulations, and activities revolving around identity and diversity to explore how we, as Malaysian youth, can best live together in difference and in diversity during a remote camp. • Conceptualized, and created the “What is Architects of Diversity?" Video• Led and carried out the "In the Shoes of Another" video project that shines light on stories of discrimination in Malaysian schools• Assisted with social media ad campaigns for Tunku Fellows and January Short Course 2021 • Assisted with curriculum for identity and diversity workshop as part of a collaboration with Generasi Gemilang

      • Core Team

        Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Facilitator

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2021
      • Assistant Project Manager

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
    • ATAG Malaysia

      Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
      Marshal
    • Tribeless | #SeeTheHumanFirst

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Media Intern

      • Conceptualizes and creates video content for Tribeless offerings, specifically #EmpathyCircles,#EmpathyBox and #Empathy101

    • LAIKA, LLC

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Camera Intern

      • Collaborating closely with camera/lighting crew to maintain and track camera equipment and consumable inventory for their current feature-film production.• Setting up motion control hardware and camera capture systems, including Dragonframe and Kuper Controls.• Publishing completed shots on ShotGrid for department reviews.• Handling asset photography and camera setup in test units.

    • 4:08 Productions

      Jun 2024 - now

      • Creates call sheets, schedules meetings, records meeting minutes, creates deal memos, archives data, and assists Senior Producer with other preproduction forms and tasks as needed.• Oversees and coordinates social media content and manage social accounts.• Writes copy and scripts for social media, short documentaries, and other projects.

      • Producer & Writer

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Office Production Coordinator & Junior Writer

        Jun 2024 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Staying Safe Online for International Schools

      Tes
      Jan 2021
    • Grade 8 Piano

      ABRSM
      Jul 2015
    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education

      Cambridge Assessment International Education
      Aug 2016
    • International Baccalaureate Certificate

      International Baccalaureate
      Jul 2018
    • Retail Food Handler

      Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
      Oct 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      Program Scholar in Film and Television Production Loyola Marymount University May 2024 The Program Scholars are recognized as having achieved the most outstanding academic records in their respective majors. Each of these bachelor’s degree candidates has completed at least sixty graded semester hours in residence at the university.
    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      LMU Global Scholarship Loyola Marymount University Mar 2019 4-year Merit Scholarship awarded by Loyola Marymount University
    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      United World College Malaysia Scholar United World College Maastricht Sep 2016 A two-year partial scholarship offered by the UWC Movement for students to pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at United World Colleges overseas.
    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      Head of Secondary Award Iain Sallis, Head of Secondary of Tenby International School Setia Eco Park Mar 2016 All-Round Excellence Award Term 2, 2015 - 2016
    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      Head of Secondary Award Iain Sallis, Head of Secondary of Tenby International School Setia Eco Park Jul 2015 For Outstanding Commitment to Extra-Curricular Activities
    • Awarded to Syuen C.
      Team of the Year Award Physical Education Department of Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park (KL) Jun 2015 Setia Eco Park (KL) Physical Education Department Team of the Year Award2014 - 2015 SeasonU18 Girls Volleyball Team
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Zero Waste Malaysia on Mar 2019
      Zero Waste MalaysiaAssociated with Syuen C.
    • Sponsored Runner

      Issued by 24 Hour Race on Nov 2015
      24 Hour RaceAssociated with Syuen C.
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Operation Smile on Oct 2016
      Operation SmileAssociated with Syuen C.
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Envida Zorgthuis on Sept 2016
      Envida ZorgthuisAssociated with Syuen C.