I have a broad background as a filmmaker, cultural producer, musician, and performing artist. I also have experience as both practitioner and instructor in martial arts and traditional Chinese martial arts. I have directed several short films through the Swedish production company Lampray and work with media production for Ye Banished Privateers, with whom I also tour as an artist and musician. My production work spans media and moving images within independent theatre groups such as Skuggteatern, Svärmen, NOMODACO, and Teater Fryshuset, as well as major institutions such as Riksteatern, Sveriges Radio, the Royal Swedish Opera, and in collaborations with Dramaten and Stockholm City Theatre.

Jens Tzan Choong

I have a broad background as a filmmaker, cultural producer, musician, and performing artist. I also have experience as both practitioner and instructor in martial arts and traditional Chinese martial arts. I have directed several short films through the Swedish production company Lampray and work with media production for Ye Banished Privateers, with whom I also tour as an artist and musician. My production work spans media and moving images within independent theatre groups such as Skuggteatern, Svärmen, NOMODACO, and Teater Fryshuset, as well as major institutions such as Riksteatern, Sveriges Radio, the Royal Swedish Opera, and in collaborations with Dramaten and Stockholm City Theatre.

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I have a broad background as a filmmaker, cultural producer, musician, and performing artist. I also have experience as both practitioner and instructor in martial arts and traditional Chinese martial arts.

I have directed several short films through the Swedish production company Lampray and work with media production for Ye Banished Privateers, with whom I also tour as an artist and musician. My production work spans media and moving images within independent theatre groups such as Skuggteatern, Svärmen, NOMODACO, and Teater Fryshuset, as well as major institutions such as Riksteatern, Sveriges Radio, the Royal Swedish Opera, and in collaborations with Dramaten and Stockholm City Theatre.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swedish
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker at Lampray, Stockholm
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance directing, screenwriting, editing, B-camera, casting, and production planning. Notable works include REEL – Short film (Lampray / Film i Västerbotten / SFI).
Theatre Producer at Svärmen Ideell Förening
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Coordinator and producer for Svärmen; coordinating and producing stage productions including staff management, scheduling, budgeting, audience development, and marketing; artistically involved with the creative team.
Kung fu dancer and extra performer at Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Kung fu dancer and extra performer in Madame Butterfly; performed approx. 70 times between 2014 and 2023.
Film Educator at Internationella Engelska Skolan, Södertälje
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film educator for 7th grade (Creative School). Teaching basics of photography, filmmaking and video editing: composition, storyboard, production planning, and scriptwriting.
Radio Drama Producer at Sveriges Radio Drama, Stockholm
January 1, 2016 - Present
Producer for the thriller podcast 'De dödas röster' by Sara Bergmark Elfgren. Responsible for production, coordination, casting, scheduling, budgeting, and marketing in close collaboration with the creative team.
Theatre Producer at Teater Fryshuset, Stockholm
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Producer responsible for stage productions including planning, staffing, budgeting, audience development, and marketing. Handled repertoire sales, tour planning, operations planning, grant applications, and funding.
Touring Technician (Sound/Light) at Teater Fryshuset, Stockholm
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Responsible for sound and lighting during touring productions.
Process Leader at "Queering Sápmi" / Ögonblicksteatern, Umeå
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Process leader/organizational consultant; facilitated conferences and worked in conjunction with the release of the Queering Sápmi book.
Filmmaker at Riksutställningar, Visby / Stockholm
January 1, 2011 - Present
Complete film production for the exhibition Present by Riksutställningar; production planning, directing, editing and sound design.
Process Leader & Organizer Coach at Riksteatern, Stockholm
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
National process leader and organizer coach; supported local theatre associations by structuring workflows, clarifying goals, and training in marketing and audience development.
Lecturer / Process Leader at The Sámi Parliament (Sametinget), Kiruna
January 1, 2010 - November 4, 2010
Lecturer and workshop leader for the Future Forum; Theme: Equality, empowerment, and creativity.
Organizer Coach at Plural / Riksteatern, Stockholm
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
National 'Rikscoach' for Plural, coaching and supporting young performing arts organizers.
Artistic Director at Skuggteatern, Umeå
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Artistic director for the improvisation ensemble; responsible for artistic direction and operations.
Filmmaker at Umeå Municipality
January 1, 2008 - Present
Video and projection installation 6:35 for the Höstljus light festival.
Theatre Producer at Föreningen Interaktiv Historia, Umeå
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Producer for historical productions 'Dagarna i Tilsit' and 'Sveaborg'.
Filmmaker at Dans i Norr, Övertorneå
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Performance art/video installation in collaboration with Charlotta Ruth, Ann-Katrin Tideström, and local students.
Drama / Theatre Instructor at Kulturcentrum för barn och unga, Umeå
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Drama and theatre teacher for youth groups.
Assistant Director (Opera) at Norrlandsoperan, Umeå
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Assistant director for the opera Porgy & Bess; children’s ensemble during production and touring.
Theatre Producer at Skuggteatern, Umeå
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Producer for full production management including planning, staffing, budgeting, marketing and touring.
Dancer at Nomo Daco, Umeå
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Dancer in Defect 2.0; creating and rehearsing movement material.
Theatre Producer at Midgårdsskolan, Umeå
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Producer for the arts programme’s productions in dance, theatre, music, and visual arts.
Filmmaker at Lampray
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance directing, screenwriting, editing, B-camera, casting, and production planning.
Director / Screenwriter / Editor at Lampray
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
ROWING WITH ONE HAND – Music video (YBP Entertainment / Napalm Records).
Director / Screenwriter / Editor at Lampray / Film i Västerbotten / SFI
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
REEL – Short film.
Producer at Svärmen Ideell Förening
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Producer for Svärmen; coordinating and producing stage productions including staff management, scheduling, budgeting, audience development, and marketing. Also artistically involved in close collaboration with the creative team (director, scenographer, actors, etc.).
Kung fu Dancer / Performer at Royal Swedish Opera
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2023
Kung fu dancer and extra performer in Madame Butterfly; performed approx. 70 times between 2014 and 2023.
Producer at Teater Fryshuset
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Producer responsible for stage productions including planning, staffing, budgeting, audience development, and marketing. Handled repertoire sales, tour planning, operations planning, grant applications, and funding.
Touring Technician (Sound/Light) at Teater Fryshuset
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Responsible for sound and lighting during touring productions.
Filmmaker at Riksutställningar
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Complete film production for the exhibition Present by Riksutställningar. Production planning, directing, editing, and sound design.
Producer at Skuggteatern, Umeå
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2006
Producer responsible for full production management including planning, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and touring.

Education

SFX Coordinator Training at Trick film / Film i Västerbotten, Skellefteå
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Project Development & Project Management at Filmcentrum Norr / Film i Västerbotten, Umeå
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Drama Pedagogy at Umeå University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Film Production Training “ZOOM” at Film i Västerbotten, Umeå
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Wushu Instructor Certification (Nan Quan) at Malaysia Hapkune-Do Association, Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Professional Dance Training at Balettakademien, Gothenburg
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Pre-Professional Dance Programme at Balettakademien, Umeå
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Upper Secondary School – Arts Programme (Music) at Midgårdsskolan, Umeå
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
SFX Coordinator Training at Trick film / Film i Västerbotten, Skellefteå
January 1, 2005 - December 19, 2025
Project Development & Project Management at Filmcentrum Norr / Film i Västerbotten, Umeå
January 1, 2005 - December 19, 2025
Drama Pedagogy at Umeå University
January 1, 2005 - December 19, 2025
Film Production Training “ZOOM” at Film i Västerbotten, Umeå
January 1, 2004 - December 19, 2025
Wushu Instructor Certification (Nan Quan) at Malaysia Hapkune-Do Association, Kuala Lumpur
January 1, 2004 - December 19, 2025
Professional Dance Training at Balettakademien, Gothenburg
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Pre-Professional Dance Programme at Balettakademien, Umeå
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Upper Secondary School – Arts Programme at Midgårdsskolan, Umeå
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Wushu Instructor Certification (Nan Quan)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004
Wushu Instructor Certification (Nan Quan)
January 1, 2004 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other