I’m a filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience across the APAC region. I’ve written and directed content for MTV Asia, Channel NewsAsia, AXN Asia and FOX Asia, and I’ve collaborated with brands in advertising. I enjoy shaping stories from concept to screen and collaborating with talent across borders. Currently, I’m an Adjunct Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic School of Design, where I teach Digital Film and TV and mentor students on story structure, shoot locations, and final film submissions. I also freelance as a Creative Director/Director for global brands and continue to lead productions that meet ambitious creative and budget goals.

Sanjay Revee

I’m a filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience across the APAC region. I’ve written and directed content for MTV Asia, Channel NewsAsia, AXN Asia and FOX Asia, and I’ve collaborated with brands in advertising. I enjoy shaping stories from concept to screen and collaborating with talent across borders. Currently, I’m an Adjunct Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic School of Design, where I teach Digital Film and TV and mentor students on story structure, shoot locations, and final film submissions. I also freelance as a Creative Director/Director for global brands and continue to lead productions that meet ambitious creative and budget goals.

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I’m a filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience across the APAC region. I’ve written and directed content for MTV Asia, Channel NewsAsia, AXN Asia and FOX Asia, and I’ve collaborated with brands in advertising. I enjoy shaping stories from concept to screen and collaborating with talent across borders.

Currently, I’m an Adjunct Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic School of Design, where I teach Digital Film and TV and mentor students on story structure, shoot locations, and final film submissions. I also freelance as a Creative Director/Director for global brands and continue to lead productions that meet ambitious creative and budget goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic
January 1, 2016 - Present
Adjunct Lecturer at Temasek School of Design, teaching non-fiction films and creative writing to Year 2 students in the Digital Film and TV Diploma program. Responsibilities include overseeing the research and crafting of the story structure as well as supervising them on shoot locations and evaluating their final films for submission to the Honours SG Awards.
Freelance Creative Director at 90 Seconds
July 1, 2025 - Present
Leading the creative team on global campaigns and brand content for clients, including PayPal, Sony, Panasonic, Cisco, Amazon, INSEAD and Deloitte amongst others. From ideation to scripting and directing, ensuring that the quality of the deliverables meets the expectations of the clients, while staying within the allocated budgets and schedules for campaign launches.
Head of Production at Rein Entertainment (Contract) “Elevator” Feature Film for Netflix Asia
May 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Hired on a contract basis to oversee the production of a feature length movie. Filmed in Singapore and Manila; managed production budgets and logistics to ensure stages of production were efficient and within budget, delivering high-quality work that met network expectations. Negotiated talent image rights, engaged talent agencies and legal teams, secured deals with equipment suppliers, vendors and filming permits, conducted script reads and rehearsals, and supervised post-production to meet milestones.
Senior Scriptwriter / Director at Fremantle Asia
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2017
Wrote and directed reality shows such as Apprentice Asia, Asia Got Talent, Amazing Race, Bolt of Talent, and Fit For Fashion. Collaborated with art, casting, wardrobe and marketing teams during pre-production, directed on-location shoots, and guided post-production to ensure timely delivery.
Senior Scriptwriter / Director at Channel NewsAsia (Mediacorp)
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2012
Wrote and directed current affairs shows and documentaries such as On The Red Dot, Talking Point, Asia Exposed, Paradise Asia and Inside the Storm. Travelled across Asia to cover topics from environmental to political angles, and managed post-production to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Creative Director / Director at BBDO Asia
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Overseeing the production of creative campaigns—digital and TVCs—for international clients. Coordinated with departments and external vendors to deliver high-quality content within budgets and timelines.
Creative Director / Director at McCann Worldgroup
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Overseeing the creative production of TVCs, campaigns and branded content for APAC. Ensured in-house and external teams delivered assets that met briefs while staying within budgets and schedules.
Scriptwriter / Director at MTV Asia
July 1, 2002 - December 1, 2009
Wrote and directed promotional campaigns, TV shows, magazine formats, multi-cam studio shows and live events across Asia, overseeing broadcast design and on-location crews to ensure timely, high-quality content with consistent brand identity.

Education

B.A. (Media Studies) at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Mass Communication at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate at St. Gabriel’s Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Werner Herzog Filmmaking Masterclass (online)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Directing Workshop by Jeremiah Comey (iMDA Professional Course Certification)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Syd Field Screenwriting Masterclass (Screen Writing Diploma)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services