Syuen C.

Experience

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  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.

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  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
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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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
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  ATAG Malaysia

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Marshal
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  Tribeless | #SeeTheHumanFirst

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Media Intern

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

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  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.

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  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