Suxuan Dong

Director/Producer/Editor/Stylist at CK Commercials

Conceptualized and directed three short films inspired by CK’s brand essence: sensual, languid, and cool. Designed detailed storyboards and oversaw pre-production, including crew coordination, casting, and location scouting. Planned interior art and oversaw custom set construction on a sound stage. Directed a non-professional model in posing and expression within a tight timeline; styled outfits to match each mood. Edited all footage with a music-driven rhythm, employing creative cuts to emphasize each theme’s distinct visual identity.

Director/Producer/Editor/Stylist at Kendama Commercial

Led pre-production by recruiting a suitable creative team and casting actors aligned with the theme-driven visual concept. Designed storyboards and selected outfits to reflect each character’s role and tone. Scouted and adapted locations, directed on set with flexibility and visual precision. Experimented with innovative transitions, combining AI-generated elements and dynamic music-driven edits to enrich the film's aesthetic and narrative impact.

Assistant Director/Casting Director/Costume Designer/Producer at Farewell, My Ocean Waves

Contributed to pre-production by organizing casting sessions, selecting and styling costumes for actors, assisting in location scouting, and developing a detailed shooting schedule. On set, guided actor performances, maintained on-set discipline, and coordinated crew activities to keep production smooth and on time. Adapted schedules to weather changes while preserving efficiency.

Director/Producer/Editor at Local Woman Gets Jolt

Assembled a suitable cast and crew, contributed to production design and costume styling in pre-production. Crafted a short film that tells a complete story through strong visual cues and minimal dialogue, leading to a twist ending. Focused on visual storytelling through movement and composition to drive emotion and plot.

Director/Editor/Producer/Actress at Beat It

Developed a creative concept that paid homage to the original music video while introducing new visual ideas. Assembled a suitable cast and crew, learned choreography to ensure authenticity, and designed storyboards with a focus on dynamic movement and camera flow. Directed the cinematographer to capture dance sequences with intentional motion. Edited the original soundtrack to enhance rhythm and narrative structure for a more engaging final piece.

Art Director/Actress at Everything Is Right

Portrayed a character in a short film, focusing on emotional expression and physical performance. Designed and applied realistic special effects makeup to create convincing cut wounds, enhancing the visual impact and authenticity of the scene.

Assistant Director at Chill Chef

Developed detailed shooting schedules and demonstrated strong problem-solving by adapting plans on the spot to address unforeseen issues, ensuring the smooth and timely completion of the production.

Writer at Beyond the Mountain

Conducted thorough research on social issues and news about left-behind children to develop distinct personalities for mountain and city kids, addressing school bullying and the beauty of human kindness as the city child helps the left-behind child find their mother. Provided role coaching and emotional support to young actors for authentic portrayals.

Writer at Trapped: Voices of the Lost

Researched kidnapping and trauma through films and real-life cases to portray the abducted child’s courageous and clever struggles against captors in a positive light, while exploring moral complexity.

Costume Designer at Gear

Participated in early-stage design and fabrication of a gear-themed costume. Built the base using cardboard and foam board, fitted to the actor for ease of movement, and refined visual details with the director and art team.

Director/Directing Photographer/Editor/Stylist at Intertwine

Led early-stage creative direction, selecting visual styles to represent two timelines and exploring conceptual mergers. Curated music to reflect emotional tone and temporal shifts. Styled models with multiple wardrobe options to match evolving aesthetics. Filmed on analog film (Bolex) and edited with an emphasis on hands-on workflow to enhance texture and authenticity.