Commercial Film Director with over five years of experience directing commercials, branded content, and digital campaigns across Malaysia and Singapore. Experienced in leading projects from concept development through post-production, collaborating with agencies, production houses, and international brands. Having directed campaigns for clients including Shell, Petronas, Mitsubishi, HOKA, Bio Essence, Infinix, and more. Specialises in cinematic storytelling that combines emotional narratives with commercial impact.

DANNY ELON

Commercial Film Director with over five years of experience directing commercials, branded content, and digital campaigns across Malaysia and Singapore. Experienced in leading projects from concept development through post-production, collaborating with agencies, production houses, and international brands. Having directed campaigns for clients including Shell, Petronas, Mitsubishi, HOKA, Bio Essence, Infinix, and more. Specialises in cinematic storytelling that combines emotional narratives with commercial impact.

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Commercial Film Director with over five years of experience directing commercials, branded content, and digital campaigns across Malaysia and Singapore. Experienced in leading projects from concept development through post-production, collaborating with agencies, production houses, and international brands.

Having directed campaigns for clients including Shell, Petronas, Mitsubishi, HOKA, Bio Essence, Infinix, and more. Specialises in cinematic storytelling that combines emotional narratives with commercial impact.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Tagalog
Intermediate
Thai
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Film Director & Assistant Director at Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Trained to execute creativity and pitches. Tasked with supporting the lead team during production and post-production.
Film Director at Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance film director assisting in leading teams through production and post-production. Works across commercial and branded content projects with responsibilities spanning directing, creative execution, and coordination with production workflows to deliver final edits.
Film Director & Assistant at Sixty Mac Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Trained to execute creativity and pitches. Tasked with supporting the lead team during production and post-production.
Film Director & Assistant Director at Sixtymac Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Trained to execute creativity and pitches, assisting the lead team during production and post-production. Supports directing duties and contributes to creative and delivery of commercial video content.
Casting Director and Co-ordinator at Stag&Co Casting House
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Trained to enhance skills in social, videography, editing and photography, as well as developing directing skills.
Casting Director and Coordinator at Stage and Co Casting House
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Trained to enhance skills in social media, videography, editing, and photography, and also to develop directing skills. Worked as casting director/coordinator supporting casting operations and production support.
Production Assistant at Another Planet Productions
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Trained to execute multiple integrated roles in production. Prepared pre-production documentation, compiled director treatments, and coordinated shoots during filming. Supported production processes from planning through production execution.

Education

DIPLOMA IN BROADCASTING AND FILM at IACT COLLEGE
April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    MITSUBISHI XFORCE

    Mitsubishi Xforce Director Cut

    Client: Mitsubishi Malaysia
    Production House: Eyoki Creative

    BIO ESSENCE ANNA JOBLING

    BIO ESSENCE DIRECTOR’S CUT

    AGENCY: TMR AGENCY
    CLIENT: BIO ESSENCE (WIPRO UNZA)
    PRODUCTION HOUSE: DMO PRODUCTIONS