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Sherwynn Victor 许文
Film Director
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur,Selangor
Summary
Sherwynn Victor is a highly talented film director with 7 years of experience in the film industry in Malaysia. Victor has worked with numerous large clients and creative agencies, delivering exceptional content and earning a number of awards for his work. Victor is a skilled editor and sound designer, with a unique style in pacing and structure and a background in long-form storytelling as an assembly editor on the action-blockbuster film POLIS EVO 2. Besides that, Victor has also directed film commercials for high-profile clients such as AXIATA, VIVO, SAMSUNG, PEPSI, LEXUS, TOYOTA, ISUZU, MCDONALDS, LAZADA, NESCAFE, GARMIN, SHARP, PROTON and COUNTRY GARDEN. Victor is known for his keen eye for cinematic grittiness, execution, and commitment to artistic perfection and true-to-form storytelling. Victor continues to produce excellent work in the competitive film industry, earning recognition at prestigious festivals such as BMW Shorties, LA Cinefest, and Short Shorts Film Festival Japan.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
4
4
Languages
Accomplishments
2016 - BMW SHORTIES (TERUS SHORT FILM)
- BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- BEST ACTOR
2017 - LOS ANGELES CINEFEST (ASA SHORT FILM)
- OFFICIAL SELECTION
2018 - BMW SHORTIES (KAMPUNG AMAN SHORT FILM)
- BEST SOUND DESIGN
- BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- BEST SCREENPLAY
2018 - SHORT SHORT JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL (FILM PRODUCER)
- OFFICIAL SELECTION
2019 - KANCIL AWARD (KANCIL 666)
2022 - BMW SHORTIES (COFFIN IN THE SKY)
- BEST SOUND DESIGN
Certification
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (NEXT NEW WAVE : SOUND DESIGN TRAINING)
Skills
Film directing
Editing expertise
Creative & Visual Storytelling
Technical Skills
Collaboration & Adaptability
Problem Solving
Software
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Work History
Film Director
PRS Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
11.2018 - Current
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects
- Edited and directed episodic web-series content from assembly to final cut
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages
- Successfully collaborated with other departments and outsourced independent vendors
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos
Assistant Producer
Naga DDB Sdn. Bhd.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery
Freelance Film Production
Freelancer
Malaysia, Selangor
04.2014 - 05.2017
Production Assistant
- McDonalds Sama-Sama TVC (PRS PRODUCTION)
- 3 Door of Horror Short film Series (Doghouse73Pictures)
- Calpis TVC (PRS PRODUCTION)
- Maxis Deepavali 2016 TVC
- Union Suite 2016 TVC (Grim Film)
Production Manager
- 3 Door of Horror Short film Series (Doghouse73Pictures)
- Fixi's Yellow Crimes : Breaking Point (Doghouse73pictures & Kinovisuals)
- DIGI Wowwww Awards TVC (Doghouse73pictures)
- Mamypoko 2016 TVC (Grim Film)
- Taiping Adagio : Indie Feature Film (Kinovisuals)
Data Wrangler
- Karya 12: KULIT (Blue Cube Films)
- Sprite TVC Malaysia 2016
Assistant Director
- IOMX Commercial TVC (KIMOVISUALS)
- Tree Without White Flower Short Film (KKIFF- KUDA GOLDEN KINABALU AWARD)
- Shell Thematic TVC 2017
- RUBIK SHORT FILM (KKIFF GRAND WINNER)
- I Remembered Webseries (TMT/Core Studios)
Assembly Editor/Assistant Editor
- POLIS EVO 2 (Malaysia blockbuster feature film - ASTRO SHAW/BLACKFLAG)
Film Producer & Commercial
- Hawa Short Film 2016 (BMW SHORTIES GRAND PRIZE)
- Kencing Malam 2019 (BMW SHORTIES NOMINATED)
- The Masseuse 2018 (Short Shorts Japan Official Selection)
Film Director
- Country Garden Danga Bay
Additional Experiences
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Timeline
Film Director
PRS Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd.
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Producer
Naga DDB Sdn. Bhd.
06.2017 - 08.2017
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (NEXT NEW WAVE : SOUND DESIGN TRAINING)
05-2015
Diploma in Film & Television - Film & Television
The National Academy of Arts, Culture And Heritage
05.2014 - 05.2017
Freelance Film Production
Freelancer
04.2014 - 05.2017
Top Traits in Film Directing
Sherwynn Victor possesses the traits of a film director it's creativity, vision, storytelling ability, technical skills, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, time management, communication, and passion for the craft.
Education
Diploma in Film & Television - Film & Television
The National Academy of Arts, Culture And Heritage
464, Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 05.2014 - 05.2017