May is an award winning documentary filmmaker with a mission to empower, inspire and connect humans through stories. She has 7 years of experience in creative storytelling and filmmaking. With an MFA in Film Production and a Bachelor of Communication Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting, May is equipped with strong storytelling skills and journalistic integrity and ethics. During the course of her career May has directed 5 short films and produced nearly 200 promotional videos for her client's social media platforms. Her highest performing promotional video received 100,000 views, while most of her content consistently achieved strong engagement. May's recent short documentary film ‘Unbreakable’ premiered at the Coronado Island Film Festival (2023) and won an Audience Award for Best Local Documentary.

May is an award winning documentary filmmaker with a mission to empower, inspire and connect humans through stories. She has 7 years of experience in creative storytelling and filmmaking. With an MFA in Film Production and a Bachelor of Communication Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting, May is equipped with strong storytelling skills and journalistic integrity and ethics. During the course of her career May has directed 5 short films and produced nearly 200 promotional videos for her client's social media platforms. Her highest performing promotional video received 100,000 views, while most of her content consistently achieved strong engagement. May's recent short documentary film ‘Unbreakable’ premiered at the Coronado Island Film Festival (2023) and won an Audience Award for Best Local Documentary.

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May is an award winning documentary filmmaker with a mission to empower, inspire and connect humans through stories. She has 7 years of experience in creative storytelling and filmmaking. With an MFA in Film Production and a Bachelor of Communication Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting, May is equipped with strong storytelling skills and journalistic integrity and ethics.

During the course of her career May has directed 5 short films and produced nearly 200 promotional videos for her client’s social media platforms. Her highest performing promotional video received 100,000 views, while most of her content consistently achieved strong engagement. May’s recent short documentary film ‘Unbreakable’ premiered at the Coronado Island Film Festival (2023) and won an Audience Award for Best Local Documentary.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Story Teller at NISTI International School
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Producer, videographer, editor, and social media manager creating video content for digital platforms under tight deadlines.
Marketing Content Creator at The Home Network
December 31, 2019 - September 28, 2025
Shoot and edit video/photo marketing content; manage the organization's social media and website to drive engagement and brand visibility.
Director, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer at Myanmar Resistance Documentary (Untitled project)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Story about the women of the Myanmar resistance; exploring the immense capabilities of the human spirit and strength in unity amid a battle for democracy.
Camera Operator at Fresh Glass (Emmy Award Winning Series)
December 31, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Camera operator for the Emmy Award-winning series Fresh Glass (2024).

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film Production at San Diego State University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Communications Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting at Stanford International University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Double Diploma in Marketing & Business Management at Association of Business Executives
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025

Qualifications

Audience Award for Best Local Student Documentary Film
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Best Director Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services