Video Producer, Creative Director, and Director of Photography with over 4 years of freelance experience. Based in Singapore. I’ve worked on commercials and corporate videos for NFL, Google, Mars INC, Uber, Amazon, and more. My work has premiered on PBS, BBC, and regional U.S. television. Producing credits: PBS Pledge Show: Broadway’s Leading Ladies

Tristan Au

Video Producer, Creative Director, and Director of Photography with over 4 years of freelance experience. Based in Singapore. I’ve worked on commercials and corporate videos for NFL, Google, Mars INC, Uber, Amazon, and more. My work has premiered on PBS, BBC, and regional U.S. television. Producing credits: PBS Pledge Show: Broadway’s Leading Ladies

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Video Producer, Creative Director, and Director of Photography with over 4 years of freelance experience. Based in Singapore.

I’ve worked on commercials and corporate videos for NFL, Google, Mars INC, Uber, Amazon, and more. My work has premiered on PBS, BBC, and regional U.S. television.
Producing credits: PBS Pledge Show: Broadway’s Leading Ladies

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
Malay
Beginner

Work Experience

PRODUCER, CINEMATOGRAPHER, CAMERA OPERATOR, CAMERA ASSISTANT at Freelance
May 1, 2022 - Present
- Managed pre-production elements for commercials, corporate videos, interviews, testimonials, live music performances, documentaries, and fiction short films - Created production budgets, managed hiring and equipment rentals, created crew schedules, and scouted locations - Operated cameras for live events, conferences, social media content, live music performances, documentaries, sports events, and fiction feature films.
Producer/ Technical Director at Nouveau/ KLF Productions
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Produced PBS special filmed at Broadway’s Town Hall Theater celebrating leading ladies in musical history. Managed pre-production and production elements for a 2-day shoot, and led production crew of 14. Conducted artist interviews, directed B-roll, and technically directed multi-camera live music performance capture.
Producer/ Technical Director at KLF Productions
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Produced multi-camera live music performance capture and behind-the-scenes content for Jose James at Library of Congress; conducted interviews, B-roll, and behind-the-scenes.
Producer/ Cinematographer at Foreground Productions
July 1, 2025 - Present
The Plum Game: hired crew, cast, budgeted, scouted, scheduled, and organized equipment rental for short film about rural life in America. Led camera + lighting crew to light and shoot in 10 different locations; managed $40K budget for 3-day production. Shot on ARRI ALEXA Mini LF + Leica R lenses.
Producer/ Cinematographer at Independent
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
His Eyes in Mine: short film about a Korean parental relationship; hired crew, scheduled, budgeted, and organized equipment rental for 3-day production. Led crew and lighting, and managed $10K budget for 3-day production. Shot on RED Komodo + Nikkor lenses.
Writer/ Director/ Producer at Omakase
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Wrote, directed, and produced a 25-minute Asian American narrative short; raised $5,000 through crowdfunding; managed casting, budget, scheduling, and hiring crew for 4-day shoot. Received 'Best Short Film Director' at DC International Cinema Festival and has over 500,000 views on YouTube.
Cinematographer at Gil Christ Hospice Care
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Enhanced fundraiser efforts for hospice care by producing a 5-minute charity spot for Taste of Howard County Event. Led production crew to shoot interview + B-roll multi-cam setup and color-corrected in DaVinci Resolve.
Cinematographer at The Butterfly Connection
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Enhanced fundraiser efforts by producing a 5-minute charity spot for Taste of Howard County Event. Led production crew to shoot interview + B-roll multi-cam setup and color-corrected output.

Education

B.A. Film and Media Arts at American University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Summa Cum Laude GPA: 3.9

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government