Porter Duong
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced Freelance Creative with over a decade of versatile industry expertise, adept in development, production, marketing, as well as on-screen and behind-the-scenes operations. Specializing in amplifying underrepresented voices within the Asian diaspora and supporting filmmakers of color.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator for Nonprofit
The Chimaera Project
09.2024 - Current
- Advocate for women filmmakers, specifically women of color and nonbinary in spaces that lack opportunity and inclusion
- Set schedule/calendar for program, announcements and team updates
- Community and organizations outreach for collaboration and participation in TGH program and possible funding opportunities
- Select and organize judging panel for film submissions
- Proficient in Google Suite and Film Freeway to create judging criteria, collect and organize assets and present data efficiently
- Liaison for filmmakers, judges, admin staff and board members throughout duration of program
- Communication with each round of participants for contracts, deliverables, congrats/regrets letters of notice
- Schedule screening dates/venues and event planning
Program Coordinator at Sundance Film Festival
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Speaker Coordination: Managed schedule and logistics of event speakers, including confirming final participation and handling all relevant correspondence.
- Marketing & Invitations: Collaborated with graphic designer(s) to manage event invitations, marketing efforts, and creation of promotional graphics, includes set up and management of Eventbrite or similar platforms (Eventive, Facebook events, etc.).
- Sponsor Relations: Coordinated with sponsors through relevant survey questions, ensuring sponsor deliverables are executed by the APFE team, managed RSVPs for special sponsor guests, and overseeing follow-ups and invoices for billing.
- On-Site Management: Served as the primary point of contact on the ground during the event, overseeing the APFE team, partner organizations, panel speakers, and sponsors. Assigned and supervised roles during the event.
- Travel & Lodging Coordination: Organization and tracking of travel/lodging arrangements for key APFE organizers.
- Venue & Catering Management: Oversee booking of event spaces, as well as coordinating food and beverages for APFE events.
- Content Gathering: Collected photos and bios from participants for promotional and informational purposes.
- Post-Event Coordination: Managed all follow-up activities, including overseeing website updates, processing payments, handling reimbursements, sending thank-you notes, organizing photos, and conducting follow-up surveys with sponsors
Writer
Minji Chang LLC
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Contributed as a staff writer and collaborative force for a podcast pilot and series, actively shaping character development, crafting engaging dialogue, incorporating comedic beats, and refining sound design
- Played a key role in outlining series episodes, providing detailed synopses, defining essential plot points, sculpting character arcs, and contributing prospects for the upcoming season
- Collaborated closely with fellow writers and showrunner to ensure a cohesive and compelling narrative
- Develop engaging and original content for various platforms to attract and retain target audience, ensuring brand consistency and high quality standards
Co-creator, Writer, Producer
TVB X WFP
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Co-creator of first English scripted series, a six-part series for TVB, the leading Cantonese Programming network
- Crafted compelling narratives featuring multi-dimensional, empowered female leads, representing the diversity of Asian Americans and international backgrounds
- Developed authentic dialogue and specific storylines that authentically portray the communities and cultures of Los Angeles and Hong Kong
- Active participant in the writers' room, collaborating to produce 60 pages across six episodes
- Engaged in brainstorming, revisions, and meetings with showrunner to enhance script quality
- Conducted thorough research on background material, exploring themes such as mental health, neurodivergent communities, generational trauma, and family dynamics within the Asian diaspora
- Instrumental in production of the series, credited for pre-production, casting, on-site production, and script supervision
- Coordinated seamlessly with creative teams, production crews, showrunner, directors, and cast
- Collaborated closely with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies and materials for the series, ensuring maximum exposure and audience engagement
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Pyschobiology
University of California-Davis
Theater and Scene Study -
Beverly Hills Playhouse
Skills
- Production
- Development
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Event Planning
- Customer Relationship Management
- Filmmaker Support
- Creative Collaboration
- Cultural Representation
- Public Speaking
- Content Creation
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Timeline
Program Coordinator for Nonprofit
The Chimaera Project
09.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator at Sundance Film Festival
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience
09.2024 - 02.2025
Writer
Minji Chang LLC
09.2023 - 11.2023
Co-creator, Writer, Producer
TVB X WFP
03.2022 - 01.2023
Theater and Scene Study -
Beverly Hills Playhouse
Bachelor's of Science - Pyschobiology
University of California-Davis
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