Xin Tong is a graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, where she earned a Diploma in Broadcast Media. With nearly a decade of experience, she has contributed to a range of film and commercial productions, including *Together Days* (2023)(NYSIFF selection), *Bursting Point* (2023)(HKFA-BAC) & Pulau (2023). She finds her most authentic form of self-expression through storytelling crafted with lights and motions. Proficient in writing, directing, and editing, she takes a hands-on approach to all her projects. Her debut short film, *Dazed Off*, is a drama-thriller that explores existential themes through fragmented realities and memory. In this project, she served as the writer, director, and co-editor, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking.

Xin Tong

Xin Tong is a graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, where she earned a Diploma in Broadcast Media. With nearly a decade of experience, she has contributed to a range of film and commercial productions, including *Together Days* (2023)(NYSIFF selection), *Bursting Point* (2023)(HKFA-BAC) & Pulau (2023). She finds her most authentic form of self-expression through storytelling crafted with lights and motions. Proficient in writing, directing, and editing, she takes a hands-on approach to all her projects. Her debut short film, *Dazed Off*, is a drama-thriller that explores existential themes through fragmented realities and memory. In this project, she served as the writer, director, and co-editor, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking.

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Xin Tong is a graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts, where she earned a Diploma in Broadcast Media. With nearly a decade of experience, she has contributed to a range of film and commercial productions, including Together Days (2023)(NYSIFF selection), Bursting Point (2023)(HKFA-BAC) & Pulau (2023).

She finds her most authentic form of self-expression through storytelling crafted with lights and motions. Proficient in writing, directing, and editing, she takes a hands-on approach to all her projects.

Her debut short film, Dazed Off, is a drama-thriller that explores existential themes through fragmented realities and memory. In this project, she served as the writer, director, and co-editor, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking.

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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced
Malay
Intermediate

Work Experience

Casting Assistant
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Assisted casting on Pulau and other productions; coordinated with casting team and talent bookings.
Production Assistant
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supported production logistics and on-set operations for multiple projects.
Art Assistant
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Contributed to art department on 2023-24 productions including Balang Araw and related projects.
Director at La Salle College of the Arts
March 1, 2025 - Present
Directed MV Running From Ensemble and the documentary Pukul Lima: Falling Into Place for La Salle College of the Arts.

Education

Secondary Education at Arrows International School
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019
Film/Arts Studies at La Salle College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Qualifications

Adobe Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
After Effects
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
DaVinci Resolve Studio
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026
Adobe Lightroom
January 11, 2030 - April 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other