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James Zhuang

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com/james_version2 I'm a filmmaker and videographer from Singapore with over two decades of experience in high-end visual storytelling.

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I’m a filmmaker and videographer from Singapore with over two decades of experience in high-end visual storytelling. I specialize in bringing stories to life through a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep technical understanding of the craft. My work has been recognized internationally, including nominations at the 25th and 26th Asian Television Awards for Best Branded Content.

What differentiates me is my ability to handle the entire visual pipeline—from production and directing to operating as a Director of Photography. I have extensive experience in branded content and sports narratives, notably for global organizations like FIFA and the Football Association of Singapore. I pride myself on a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering exceptional results that captivate audiences.

Employment and project experience

Director / Director of Photography Monsoon Patrol II
Nominated for Best Branded Content, 26th Asian TV Awards

Director of Photography For the Flag (FIFA / Football Association of Singapore)
Nominated for Best Branded Content, 25th Asian TV Awards

Video Producer / Camera Operator Freelance
Current

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

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Projects · 4

Another insightful conversation filmed with ICON magazine, featuring Ivan Heng and Alfian Sa’at. For this episode, we captured the grandeur of the theatre space, bringing out the perfect blend of sweetness, culture, and the underlying bitterness of theatre performance in their interview.

You can view the rest of the episode, where I am involved as DP in this ICON series:

https://jameszhuang.wordpress.com/2024/03/16/icon-profile-video/

https://jameszhuang.wordpress.com/2024/09/20/icon-profile-video-ii/

ICON: Profile Interview
  • Director of Photography

Honored to return as the Vision Mixer for the Asian Academy Creative Awards Gala for the third year running.

Operating the Ross Carbonite panel for a high-stakes, 40-category live broadcast requires absolute precision. It was a pleasure working with Randel again—his tempo and direction make managing a fast-paced gallery seamless.
Great synergy leads to great productions. Looking forward to the next one!

Watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/live/_fXcbxO9RlY?si=22KjF-tAAth4f6tc

AACA 2025: Vision Mixer w Ross Carbonite panel
  • 1st Assistant Director

Directed and Camera Op for this project, leaning heavily into a Cinéma Vérité aesthetic.

The goal was to use handheld movement, reactive zooms, and “fly-on-the-wall” framing to create an authentic, raw energy—all optimized for a vertical format. It’s a fun challenge to capture that documentary feel while keeping the composition tight for social platforms.

Keep an eye out for the full show!

#Director #Cinematography #CinemaVerite #VerticalVideo #Production #CameraOp

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  • Camera Operator
  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director

Work experience

Accounts Manager · Clickcell Technologies Pte LtdFeb 2012 – Nov 2012 · 10 mos

Expanded 'Biz AppGenie' to 'AppYolk', a product listing app on iOS and Android with features such as search, share, photo gallery, shopping cart and push notifications; worked with SME clients; offered customized web solutions including shopping cart, member login, payment gateway and push notifications; increased profit margins for web domains, hosting services and other customized features; developed SOP for recurring payments; managed sales revenues, forecasts, and team performance.

Founder & Director · James Zhuang PTE. LTD.Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Built and scaled a multi-disciplinary content agency operating across ASEAN; led end-to-end operations including sales, finance, hiring, training, and crisis management; secured and delivered projects for MediaCorp, Ogilvy, NCPC, and One Championship; established a post-production hub in Batam, coordinating regional remote teams; oversaw live-streaming and digital campaigns; spearheaded regional partnerships and last-mile vendor coordination.

Regional Sales Executive · Si2i LimitedMay 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

Sales & accounts management for Middle East and Asia region on VoIP services and products; handled total revenue of approximately USD 100,000 per month; required frequent travel to build current reseller customers and assist with renewal efforts; provided market feedback to management for product and market support planning.

Education

Bachelor of Communication (New Media & Marketing) · Murdoch2012 – 2015
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media Studies & Marketing · Murdoch University2011 – 2015
Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering · Nanyang Polytechnic2005 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Professional Certificate in Motion Design2016

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