Zen Khye Ooi
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.
About
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.
- 8 years' experience
- Joined July 2025
Skills· 8
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Consumer Goods
- Professional Services
Work experience· 12 roles
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.
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.
Same responsibilities as above continuing independently since January 2023.
Education· 9
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