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I am Zen Khye Ooi, a film director who treats storytelling as the heartbeat of every project. I focus on crafting narrative structure, developing accessible characters, and shaping tone and pacing to serve the story. My style shifts from naturalistic to highly stylised, adapting to the mood of each film, while keeping visuals, sound, and music carefully planned to carry the emotional journey forward. I love telling stories that move, excite, and resonate with audiences. I’ve directed commercials for Samsung, Mitsubishi Motors, Lego, and more, and I co-wrote a sixteen-episode drama for Media Prima Berhad now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I aim to create captivating, story-driven films and collaborate closely with actors, crew, and editors to bring those stories to life.…I am Zen Khye Ooi, a film director who treats storytelling as the heartbeat of every project. I focus on crafting narrative structure, developing accessible characters, and shaping tone and pacing to serve the story. My style shifts from naturalistic to highly stylised, adapting to the mood of each film, while keeping visuals, sound, and music carefully planned to carry the emotional journey forward. I love telling stories that move, excite, and resonate with audiences. I’ve directed commercials for Samsung, Mitsubishi Motors, Lego, and more, and I co-wrote a sixteen-episode drama for Media Prima Berhad now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I aim to create captivating, story-driven films and collaborate closely with actors, crew, and editors to bring those stories to life.

Zen Khye Ooi

Film Director, Camera Operator, Co-Writer, +3

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I am Zen Khye Ooi, a film director who treats storytelling as the heartbeat of every project. I focus on crafting narrative structure, developing accessible characters, and shaping tone and pacing to serve the story. My style shifts from naturalistic to highly stylised, adapting to the mood of each film, while keeping visuals, sound, and music carefully planned to carry the emotional journey forward. I love telling stories that move, excite, and resonate with audiences. I’ve directed commercials for Samsung, Mitsubishi Motors, Lego, and more, and I co-wrote a sixteen-episode drama for Media Prima Berhad now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I aim to create captivating, story-driven films and collaborate closely with actors, crew, and editors to bring those stories to life.…I am Zen Khye Ooi, a film director who treats storytelling as the heartbeat of every project. I focus on crafting narrative structure, developing accessible characters, and shaping tone and pacing to serve the story. My style shifts from naturalistic to highly stylised, adapting to the mood of each film, while keeping visuals, sound, and music carefully planned to carry the emotional journey forward. I love telling stories that move, excite, and resonate with audiences. I’ve directed commercials for Samsung, Mitsubishi Motors, Lego, and more, and I co-wrote a sixteen-episode drama for Media Prima Berhad now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I aim to create captivating, story-driven films and collaborate closely with actors, crew, and editors to bring those stories to life.

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I am Zen Khye Ooi, a film director who treats storytelling as the heartbeat of every project. I focus on crafting narrative structure, developing accessible characters, and shaping tone and pacing to serve the story. My style shifts from naturalistic to highly stylised, adapting to the mood of each film, while keeping visuals, sound, and music carefully planned to carry the emotional journey forward.

I love telling stories that move, excite, and resonate with audiences. I’ve directed commercials for Samsung, Mitsubishi Motors, Lego, and more, and I co-wrote a sixteen-episode drama for Media Prima Berhad now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. I aim to create captivating, story-driven films and collaborate closely with actors, crew, and editors to bring those stories to life.

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Film Director at Freelance / Parallax Pictures

December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025

Write and pitch original ideas to clients and ad agencies or interpret and visualise their ideas for impactful commercials. Communicate creative vision to clients and film crew using detailed storyboards, shot lists, and references. Collaborate with producers, casting agencies, and location managers to procure the right cast, crew, and sets. Work closely with cinematographers, production designers, and costume designers to establish visual styles and moods. Direct actors and camera staging on set to realize artistic vision. Work with post-production teams including editors, colourists, and sound designers to assemble the final film with color, VFX, music, and sound design. Co-writer of a sixteen-episode drama series for Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia.

Film Director at Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Same responsibilities as above continuing independently since January 2023.

Assistant Film Director at Freelance

May 1, 2020 - Present

Analyzed scripts and storyboards to plan and create shooting schedules and call sheets. Arranged logistics for shoots, coordinated various departments on set, briefed cast and crew, conducted rehearsals, and communicated cues effectively. Acted as liaison between director and film crew ensuring production met creative vision. Ensured efficient shooting to stay on schedule and maximize budgets.

Camera Operator, 1st & 2nd AC at Freelance Camera Crew

January 1, 2019 - Present

Prepared, deployed, assembled, operated, and maintained major motion picture camera systems. Worked closely with director of photography to construct and ready cameras as per desired setup. Collaborated with grip and lighting departments for complex camera rigs and safe camera movement. Managed logistics and safety of camera equipment. Worked on a wide variety of productions including TV commercials, feature films, TV series, and documentaries.

Production Intern/Assistant at Passion Pictures Malaysia

December 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025

Assisted producers, line producers, and production managers in all stages of pre-production and filming of TV commercials.

Camera Assistant at Kaptur Creative UK

July 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025

Worked as a camera assistant in the camera department for video commercial productions.

Film Director at Parallax Pictures

September 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Wrote and pitched original ideas to clients and ad agencies; interpreted and visualised concepts for impactful commercials; communicated creative vision to clients and the film crew using storyboards, shot-lists and references; collaborated with producers, casting and location managers to secure casts, crews and sets; directed actors and camera staging; partnered with editors, colourists, and sound designers in post-production to realise the film’s mood and tone.

Film Director at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2023 - Present

Freelance film director creating story-driven projects; write and pitch ideas to clients; co-wrote the sixteen-episode drama Semanis Senyumanmu, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia.

Assistant Film Director (Freelance) at Various

September 1, 2020 - Present

Analyse and breakdown scripts/storyboards to plan realistic shooting schedules and call sheets; arrange logistics; run the set and coordinate department heads; brief cast and crew with scene walk-throughs and rehearsals; liaise between the director and crew to ensure the production meets the creative vision; ensure efficient shooting to maximise the production budget.

Film Director at Self-employed (Zen Khye Ooi)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead director and creative visionary for commercials and branded content. Write and pitch ideas, develop storyboards and shot-lists, collaborate with producers, DoP, production design, costume, and post-production teams. Direct actors and camera, oversee editorial and sound design to realize the creative vision. Co-writer of the sixteen-episode drama 'Semanis Senyumanmu' for Media Prima Berhad, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Assistant Film Director (Freelance)

September 1, 2020 - Present

Analyze and break down scripts/storyboards, plan shooting schedules and call sheets, manage logistics on set, brief cast and crew, and liaise with the director to ensure the production stays on budget and schedule.

Camera Operator, 1st & 2nd AC (Freelance Camera Crew)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Prepare, deploy and operate camera systems; collaborate with DoP, grip and lighting to build rigs, block scenes, and ensure safe camera movement; manage camera equipment logistics.