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I'm Po Yan Chan, a filmmaker and anthropologist-in-training based in Manchester. Since 2018 I have directed, shot and edited short documentaries, collaborating with diverse communities and on independent projects that explore social issues and culture. My work includes on-going projects about disease and the integration of Hong Kong immigrants, developed with local groups and participants through careful observation and dialogue. I aim to build relaxed, collaborative on-set environments that allow participants to express themselves freely. I continually develop my craft in editing (with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva) and shot composition, and I look forward to opportunities that blend documentary storytelling with anthropological insight.…I'm Po Yan Chan, a filmmaker and anthropologist-in-training based in Manchester. Since 2018 I have directed, shot and edited short documentaries, collaborating with diverse communities and on independent projects that explore social issues and culture. My work includes on-going projects about disease and the integration of Hong Kong immigrants, developed with local groups and participants through careful observation and dialogue. I aim to build relaxed, collaborative on-set environments that allow participants to express themselves freely. I continually develop my craft in editing (with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva) and shot composition, and I look forward to opportunities that blend documentary storytelling with anthropological insight.

Po Yan Chan

Filmmaker, Video Editor, 1st Assistant Director, +7

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I'm Po Yan Chan, a filmmaker and anthropologist-in-training based in Manchester. Since 2018 I have directed, shot and edited short documentaries, collaborating with diverse communities and on independent projects that explore social issues and culture. My work includes on-going projects about disease and the integration of Hong Kong immigrants, developed with local groups and participants through careful observation and dialogue. I aim to build relaxed, collaborative on-set environments that allow participants to express themselves freely. I continually develop my craft in editing (with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva) and shot composition, and I look forward to opportunities that blend documentary storytelling with anthropological insight.…I'm Po Yan Chan, a filmmaker and anthropologist-in-training based in Manchester. Since 2018 I have directed, shot and edited short documentaries, collaborating with diverse communities and on independent projects that explore social issues and culture. My work includes on-going projects about disease and the integration of Hong Kong immigrants, developed with local groups and participants through careful observation and dialogue. I aim to build relaxed, collaborative on-set environments that allow participants to express themselves freely. I continually develop my craft in editing (with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva) and shot composition, and I look forward to opportunities that blend documentary storytelling with anthropological insight.

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I’m Po Yan Chan, a filmmaker and anthropologist-in-training based in Manchester. Since 2018 I have directed, shot and edited short documentaries, collaborating with diverse communities and on independent projects that explore social issues and culture. My work includes on-going projects about disease and the integration of Hong Kong immigrants, developed with local groups and participants through careful observation and dialogue.

I aim to build relaxed, collaborative on-set environments that allow participants to express themselves freely. I continually develop my craft in editing (with Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva) and shot composition, and I look forward to opportunities that blend documentary storytelling with anthropological insight.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker at Self-employed / Independent projects

January 1, 2018 - Present

Made ethnographic films with Mancunian subjects, including a Japanese vintage shop owner, and contributed to a film 'Battle On A Medieval Sunday' with the Normannis reenactment group. Roles included editing, on-set coordination, and building relationships with participants through communication and observation to create a relaxed environment for expression.

Filmmaker / Editor / Assistant Director at Independent / University of Manchester projects

January 1, 2022 - Present

Co-developed and edited multiple short films with a Mancunian-based community group and University of Manchester peers. Roles included editor, boom operator and assistant director, with on-set coordination and on-the-spot problem solving. Built rapport with participants through effective communication and observation, creating a relaxed on-set atmosphere that encouraged authentic performances. Ongoing projects include a short film addressing disease surveillance and a creative piece on the integration of Hong Kong immigrants with Salford locals. I co-edited these works with directors to synchronize camera, sound and performance, and to support progressive on-set workflows.

Filmmaker at Independent / Freelance

January 1, 2018 - Present

Directed, shot and edited short documentary for exhibition; developed a portfolio through ongoing projects on disease and Hong Kong immigrant communities; created relaxed on-set environments and collaborated with participants via clear communication and observation to enable authentic self-expression. Notable work includes a project with reenactment groups (e.g., Normannis) and efforts to share on social platforms (e.g., Instagram) with a focus on accessible, exhibition-ready film.