Aaron Anthony Leong Kian Jin

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I’m Aaron — a story-first filmmaker covering the full production pipeline, from directing and shooting to editing, across social and traditional media.

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I’m Aaron — a story-first filmmaker covering the full production pipeline, from directing and shooting to editing, across social and traditional media. I turn messages into visual stories that capture attention and resonate. Reach me via my resume.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Digital Content Lead · Peregrine Pictures Pte LtdAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Directed, produced & edited two donor appeal short films that helped raise $70K in contributions; directed, produced & edited a stakeholder appreciation video screened at an annual gala of 1,000+ attendees; produced & edited a short campaign documentary for an annual beneficiary event attended by 1,200+ participants.

Founder & Creative Director · Hangout Studios Pte LtdFeb 2021 – Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Directed, produced & raised $50K for two short films that screened at film festivals in Singapore, Europe & Canada; creative producer of the Official Music Video for Pope Francis’s inaugural visit to Singapore in September 2024; produced & raised $10K for two music videos; produced & managed a $50K budget for a branded content series on sustainable tourism with STB X TIME Magazine; directed & edited a short film on local reef conservation that was screened at Waves of Change Festival 2023 & ADEX 2023; produced & edited a local web series pilot episode pitched at ATF 2022.

Video News Producer · AsiaWorks Television Pte LtdOct 2016 – Sep 2019 · 3 yrs

Produced & filmed for Trump-Kim Summit in Oct 2018 for CNN & Bloomberg; produced & filmed for Bloomberg High Flyer Season 7 & 8 that travelled across continents and platforms; converted $40,000 worth of new business development leads into recurring business relationships.

Expedition Leader · SMU Zero Limits ExpeditionSep 2013 – Jun 2014 · 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Business Management · Singapore Management University2011 – 2015
International Student Exchange Programme · Universidad Adolfo Ibanez (Chile)2014
Bachelor of Business Management, Major in Finance & Strategic Management · Singapore Management University (SMU)2011 – 2015
International Student Exchange Programme · Universidad Adolfo Ibanez (Chile)2014

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