Filmmaking
Since young, I wasn’t much of a narrator (getting better at it!)
so I started telling stories through the camera lens.
Scroll down to check out some of the videos I made!
Commercials Ads, MV, Short Films
I am an accomplished professional with a passion for the film industry. With over five years of experience in film and advertisement, I have worked on numerous advertisement projects and been involved in several short films.
Advertisements, MVs, Short Films that I worked on.
Master Hsuan Hua Oral History Project
The Oral History Project (OHP) is an initiative to introduce Dhyana Master Hsuan Hua, the cultivator who brought orthodox Mahayana Buddhism to the western world. He is the 45th Patriarch from Shakyamuni Buddha, the 18th Patriarch in China from Bodhidharma, the 9th Patriarch of the Wei Yang Lineage, and the first Patriarch in the West. The OHP video series gives you a glimpse of the Master’s character and methods of teaching through the – previously undocumented – personal experiences of people who had the opportunity to learn directly from him. This project aims to keep the Master’s teachings alive through videos of personal accounts that could inspire even those who do not yet know the Master. The memories and stories of each person interviewed enables us to feel closer to the Master as if we were learning directly from him ourselves.
– Filmed in 2018, Edited in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Watch all the episodes in the playlist below ↓
Dharma Realm Buddhist University, California Promo Video
Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) is an educational institution of higher learning that specializes in liberal education. Its curriculum was designed to develop students holistically through engaging practical pedagogy that integrates the study of, among other themes:
1. Original seminal texts of the Eastern and Western traditions.
2. The arts and sciences.
3. Deep self discovery.
Although a university of Buddhist tradition, DRBU’s approach is one that is inclusive and universal. Students learn to develop their inherent capacity in a programme designed to awaken their true potential as human beings regardless of faith.
In this video, students share their thoughts about learning in DRBU.
“One of the most exciting things about being here is finding a new version of ourselves.”
– Filmed and Edited in 2018
10,000 Buddhist Art in Avatamsaka Monastery, Canada
This video captures the intricate process of making Buddha statues by hand — it offers a glimpse of the level of detail and human touch that goes into the completion of each statue. Presenting the 10,000 Buddhas Project, an initiative at the Avatamsaka Monastery in Calgary, Canada.
This project started out as part of the monastery’s expansion plan in 2014, and it was inspired by the ten thousand Buddha statues that were handmade by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua himself — the Buddhist patriarch who brought orthodox Mahayana Buddhism to the West — at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Ukiah, California, USA. The monastery initially considered ordering the statues from a manufacturer, but in the end it was decided that all ten thousand of them be made by hand with the help of volunteers from all over the world.
Each statue was carefully crafted and contains handwritten Mahayana sutra texts made by sincere disciples of various backgrounds. It was a very slow and meticulous process that took two and a half years to complete, but it was that much more meaningful than simply obtaining statues from a factory. The project touched many lives and created affinities that otherwise would not have formed. As someone who personally witnessed this project unfold, I was deeply moved and decided to document it down to the very detail of how the statues were made. So here it is.
– Filmed and Edited in 2016
Documentary Videos of 10,000 Buddha Statues Making
The Personal Voices Behind the 10,000 Buddhas Project
After I filmed the process of making each statue in 2016 (Project 3), I took it further by interviewing the people who worked firsthand on the project — the Dharma Masters and volunteers — to gain a deeper insight into the background of the initiative and the impact it had on the community.
– Filmed & Edited in 2017
The Art of Making Buddha Statues I - Cause and Condition
In this video, the abbot of Avatamsaka Monastery shares about the origins of the 10,000 Buddhas Project, the reasoning behind the chosen statue design, and why carefully handwritten sutra texts were inserted into each statue.
The Art of Making Buddha Statues II - Dharma Treasure
Volunteers who worked firsthand on the 10,000 Buddhas Project were interviewed in this video. Here, they share their thoughts about the project and talk about their personal experience working on the statues. Some associate the slow and effortful process with developing patience, while some others talk about the Dharma bliss they experienced.
The Art of Making Buddha Statues III - Cultivation
In this last part of the 10,000 Buddhas series, volunteers drew connections about how their participation in the project itself was a form of cultivation. From the writing of sutra texts by hand to the carving of fine lines on each statue, every step helped to develop mindfulness and a sense of calm within the individual.
Water Contemplation
Water is an essential part of life, just as the Buddha’s teaching is essential to the realization of our inner wisdom. Deep contemplation on this basic and common substance gives rise to myriad realizations about our true hidden nature. In this video, Dharma Master Heng Syun, the current abbot of Avatamsaka Monastery in Calgary, Canada shares several ways water represents the nature of our existence. Featuring the sublime water feature designed by Kevin Allen. It is located at the main entrance of the Buddha Hall at the Avatamsaka Monastery. It is open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily. Free admissions. Anyone is welcome to take a break here, away from the bustling fast-paced life of modern times. Feel the tranquility as you contemplate and connect with your inner wisdom.
– Filmed and Edited in 2019
Pangkor Island Festival 2015
Pangkor Island Festival (PIF) is a pioneering island-based festival where community, culture and arts come to play. By inviting artists into the island, It not only encourages interaction amongst Pangkorians, but also fosters new interaction between locals and artists, thus adding a new dimension to the livelihood of Pangkor communities. Pangkor Island Festival aspires to integrate community culture, history and folklore with local tourism, highlight the best of Pangkor’s unique local delicacies as well as its touristic and scenic attractions. It will be a grand celebration where both Pangkorians and visitors are welcome to join in the fun!
– Edited in 2015