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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.

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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.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Director, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer · Myanmar Resistance Documentary (Untitled project)Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

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 · Fresh Glass (Emmy Award Winning Series)Dec 2024 – Sep 2025 · 10 mos

Camera operator for the Emmy Award-winning series Fresh Glass (2024).

Visual Story Teller · NISTI International SchoolDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Producer, videographer, editor, and social media manager creating video content for digital platforms under tight deadlines.

Marketing Content Creator · The Home NetworkDec 2019 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Film Production · San Diego State University2016 – 2019
Bachelor of Communications Arts in Journalism and Broadcasting · Stanford International University2014 – 2015
Double Diploma in Marketing & Business Management · Association of Business Executives2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Audience Award for Best Local Student Documentary Film2023
Best Director Award2023

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