Mengya Zhou
Kunming,China
Summary
Dynamic field producer adept at managing international productions in challenging environments. Proven ability to coordinate logistics, foster client relationships, and provide bilingual support, ensuring seamless execution of projects. Transitioning into polar expedition operations, equipped with essential marine and safety certifications.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
China Producer
Storytailors
01.2026 - Current
- Lead field coordination for international journalists, filmmakers, researchers and production teams working in China.
- Served as the main Mandarin–English link between international teams and local contacts, effectively resolving on-site issues to maintain project continuity.
- Coordinated local access, transport, accommodation, locations, schedules, suppliers, and field logistics to enable seamless production processes.
- Accompanied international teams into remote areas of Yunnan and other regions for research, interviews, filming, and cultural exploration, ensuring operational efficiency in challenging environments.
- Guided teams through challenges in diverse environments, leveraging flexibility, cultural awareness, and practical decision-making to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Supported global productions from a UK-based international production agency.
Independent Producer & Director
Independent Producer & Director
01.2023 - Current
- Produced documentary and commercial projects, collaborating with international creative teams to achieve storytelling goals.
- Managed logistical challenges, adapting schedules and resolving on-site contingencies to ensure timely project delivery.
- Coordinated remote field assignments, overseeing transport, accommodation, and local crew access for operational efficiency.
- Facilitated discussions in both English and Spanish to ensure clear communication between clients and partners. between international clients and local partners to foster collaboration and ensure clarity. between international clients and local partners.
Assistant Director / Project Manager / Producer
International Production Company
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Coordinated international productions from pre-production to field delivery, achieving seamless execution across all phases.
- Managed overseas crews, local suppliers, permits, transport, accommodation, and schedules, ensuring smooth production operations.
- Facilitated Mandarin–English communication and on-site production support, promoting collaboration among diverse teams.
Guest Lecturer, Statistics & English
Private International School
01.2020
- Delivered university-level lectures in English and supported bilingual communication with students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Utilized multimedia resources to support various learning styles.
Education
ASA Member of CPA Australia
New ZealandSkills
- Field operations
- Bilingual facilitation
- Logistics coordination
- Field logistics
- Cultural competency
- Production coordination
- Client engagement
Certification
IAATO Peninsula Staff Course, RYA Powerboat Level 2, STCW – Safety Training for Personnel Providing Direct Service to Passengers in Passenger Spaces, STCW – Passenger Ship Crowd Management, LRROC Marine Radio Certificate of Proficiency, First Aid – Heartsaver CPR & AED, Firearm Safety Certificate
LANGUAGES & EDUCATION
Mandarin: Native | English: Fluent (IELTS 8.0)
Lectures Preparation
Antarctic and Arctic Orcas
China’s Antarctic Research Stations
International Scientific Bases in Antarctica
(Preparing additional future topics related to wildlife, polar research, and cultural understanding. All lectures will be available in both Chinese andEnglish versions to support bilingual expedition programming.)
Timeline
China Producer
Storytailors
01.2026 - Current
Independent Producer & Director
Independent Producer & Director
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director / Project Manager / Producer
International Production Company
01.2020 - 01.2023
Guest Lecturer, Statistics & English
Private International School
01.2020
ASA Member of CPA Australia