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I’m a Singapore-based freelance film director, writer, and editor with 8+ years of experience across social media content, corporate brand films, and documentary and narrative work. I love shaping stories from early concept to final cut—directing shoots, editing for pacing and clarity, and collaborating closely with writers, directors, and creative teams to bring ideas to life. From documentary shorts and animation for social platforms to multi-part web series, I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments while maintaining high production standards. I’m especially proud of award-recognised editing work and my track record of supervising post-production workflows, colour grading, and sound design—always aiming for content that feels engaging, polished, and human.…I’m a Singapore-based freelance film director, writer, and editor with 8+ years of experience across social media content, corporate brand films, and documentary and narrative work. I love shaping stories from early concept to final cut—directing shoots, editing for pacing and clarity, and collaborating closely with writers, directors, and creative teams to bring ideas to life. From documentary shorts and animation for social platforms to multi-part web series, I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments while maintaining high production standards. I’m especially proud of award-recognised editing work and my track record of supervising post-production workflows, colour grading, and sound design—always aiming for content that feels engaging, polished, and human.

JIA HUI CHEW

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +2

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I’m a Singapore-based freelance film director, writer, and editor with 8+ years of experience across social media content, corporate brand films, and documentary and narrative work. I love shaping stories from early concept to final cut—directing shoots, editing for pacing and clarity, and collaborating closely with writers, directors, and creative teams to bring ideas to life. From documentary shorts and animation for social platforms to multi-part web series, I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments while maintaining high production standards. I’m especially proud of award-recognised editing work and my track record of supervising post-production workflows, colour grading, and sound design—always aiming for content that feels engaging, polished, and human.…I’m a Singapore-based freelance film director, writer, and editor with 8+ years of experience across social media content, corporate brand films, and documentary and narrative work. I love shaping stories from early concept to final cut—directing shoots, editing for pacing and clarity, and collaborating closely with writers, directors, and creative teams to bring ideas to life. From documentary shorts and animation for social platforms to multi-part web series, I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments while maintaining high production standards. I’m especially proud of award-recognised editing work and my track record of supervising post-production workflows, colour grading, and sound design—always aiming for content that feels engaging, polished, and human.

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I’m a Singapore-based freelance film director, writer, and editor with 8+ years of experience across social media content, corporate brand films, and documentary and narrative work. I love shaping stories from early concept to final cut—directing shoots, editing for pacing and clarity, and collaborating closely with writers, directors, and creative teams to bring ideas to life.

From documentary shorts and animation for social platforms to multi-part web series, I’m comfortable working in fast-moving environments while maintaining high production standards. I’m especially proud of award-recognised editing work and my track record of supervising post-production workflows, colour grading, and sound design—always aiming for content that feels engaging, polished, and human.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Corporate Video

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Explainer Video

Final Cut Pro X

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Corporate Video

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed

December 1, 2024 - Present

Directed, shot, edited, colour graded, and sound designed documentaries and animations for social media.

Creative Director (Post Production / Narrative & Documentary Development) at Unfold Asia – Unfold Studio

July 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024

Developed and articulated creative vision for documentary, narrative, TV projects, and short brand videos, ensuring alignment with company brand and objectives. Managed end-to-end production oversight—from pre-production planning through post-production editing—supporting delivery on schedule and within budget. Collaborated with writers and directors to brainstorm concepts, refine scripts, and strengthen story lines; also handled camera, lighting, and audio operations during shoots, and completed editing and finishing using industry-standard tools such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and After Effects.

Film Director and Editor at Unfold Asia – Unfold Studio

July 1, 2022 - November 30, 2024

Developed and articulated the creative vision for documentary and narrative films, TV projects, and short brand videos, ensuring alignment with company brand and objectives. Oversaw all aspects of production, from pre-production planning to post-production editing, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. Collaborated with writers, directors, and other creatives to brainstorm ideas, develop scripts, and refine storylines, ensuring the highest level of creativity and innovation. Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio equipment during video shoots.

Research / Digital Marketing / Writing (Bootcamp / Digital Marketing Research) at Vertical Institute

January 1, 2022 - Present

Performed digital marketing research and writing as part of a digital marketing bootcamp, supporting content and marketing planning through research-led insights.

Freelance Film Director and Editor

July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022

Directed, edited, colour-graded, and delivered documentary and animation social media content, including title scripting support, visual planning, and post-production workflows. Created engaging thumbnails and social copy, and supervised a team of video editors to maintain consistent finishing standards across releases. Developed creative direction and editing for recurring series such as “Can Ask Meh?”, “Hidden Hustles”, and “Today I Learnt”, while improving efficiency through structured post-production and publishing processes.

Director, Editor at Unfold Asia – Our Grandfather Story

July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2022

Directed, edited, colour graded, and sound designed documentaries and animations for social media. Oversaw public publishing on social media platforms. Created appealing thumbnails and copies for social media. Supervised a team of video editors to ensure high standards of finished videos. Involved in creative direction and editing of series including ‘Can I Ask MeH?’, ‘Hidden Hustles’, and ‘Today I Learn’. Increased efficiency through development of post-production and publishing workflow.

Video Series Creator / Director / Videographer / Editor at Club 5 55

January 1, 2018 - Present

Created and produced web variety series content, handling directing, videography, and editing. Worked across the full production cycle to deliver episodes and support creative development for ongoing series releases.

Documentary Intern / Post Team (co-director, co-producer, editor) at Internal Documentary Drama Short

January 1, 2018 - Present

Co-directed and co-produced documentary drama work as part of the post team, taking on editing responsibilities and supporting production and post workflow decisions to meet the project’s finishing goals.

Editor / Colourist (Corporate Video & TVC) at Little Red Ants

May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Edited and colour-graded corporate videos and TVCs, ensuring consistent post-production quality. Supported final finishing standards and contributed to production deliverables for corporate and brand communication needs.

Creative Director; Post Production Lead at Little Red Ants

May 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Edited and colour graded corporate videos and TVCs. Ensured high standards of post-production work.