Filming Art Academy

Founder – YIEWIN KANG

About YIEWIN KANG

After graduating from Film & Animation course in 2003, Yiewin Kang won several international awards in Wedding Film contests & Short Film contests. One of the market's most influential Short Film & Wedding directors has brought over hundreds of workshop students. “We care, we share”, Yiewin Kang has been conducting several cinematography workshops in Malaysia, Singapore & China since 2012.

The Class Academy was founded in 2015 responsible to find out more talents. In December 2015, Again Yiewin made his first 4K wedding video, becoming the pioneer of making 4K Wedding cinematography in the Market. In 2017, Yiewin Kang signed as the first Zeiss local ambassador. In the 2nd year, he conducts the workshop with SONY & PPAC in Hong Kong with 40 participants and Zeiss in KL with 22 participants.

WPPI Filming Making Gold Distintion Award

ASIAWPA Film Making Gold Distintion Award

Global Chinese Short Film Award (Grand Prize)

South East Asia Number 1 choice for Filming Academy

Story

Story Behind Filming Art

Filming Art Academy is a filmmaking academy co-partner with Canon Malaysia. Founder Yiewin Kang has been providing training in the film industry all around the world since 2010. The course is co–written by internationally experienced film and television industry instructors. It consists of many patricidal skills, creative mindsets, and the art of storytelling, all made simple yet effective for students to begin and turn into professionals to ensure they are ready to take on clients right after graduation.

Filming Art Academy is focused on 80% practical training & 20% theory training, and you will be trained by the founder itself that have 20 years of experience in the filming industry. By the time you graduate, you will be like holding a few years of working experience.

Lecturer

Our Lecturers & Speakers

Tong Chee Kent (Kent Tong)

Kent Tong is a seasoned filmmaker with over a decade of experience, excelling in both commercial and wedding films. He has won awards in competitive wedding film contests, showcasing his talent. Kent’s educational foundation in multimedia design from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT) paved the way for his successful career. He has also spent nearly ten years collaborating with the Filming Art Academy’s founder.

As a lecturer with three years of experience, Kent combines industry expertise with academic rigor, specializing in film direction, commercial filmmaking, editing, and cinematography. His teaching is driven by the belief that “Practice makes perfect, no shortcuts,” reflecting his commitment to creativity and excellence.

Kent’s professional portfolio, encompassing corporate projects and wedding films, highlights his artistic vision and technical skill. His passion for storytelling through film invites others to explore the limitless world of filmmaking.

Patrick Chu

Meet our esteemed photography instructor, Patrick Chu, bringing over 7 years of invaluable experience in the dynamic realm of wedding and events photography. With a rich portfolio adorned by collaborations with prestigious brands such as "The Economist," "Huawei," and Sheraton Hotel, their expertise extends far beyond conventional bounds. Notably, Patrick Chu has been honored with the "Best Work Award" by TARC, a testament to their exceptional contributions to the field. Embodying the ethos that knowledge is power, they advocate for a philosophy of continuous learning and self-reflection, fostering an environment of growth and innovation. With Patrick Chu, prepare to embark on a journey where creativity meets expertise, and every snapshot tells a story.

Speaker

Our Speakers

Cody Hong Chee Yong

Cody Hong Chee Yong, better known online as CodyHongTV, is a Malaysian YouTuber known for his music, vlogs and lifestyle videos. He often makes his videos with fellow Malaysian YouTuber. He is also a director. Passionate filmmaker who has built an audience of more than 950,000 subscribers on his CodyHongTV YouTube channel. He is known for creating vlogs, challenges, and a variety of other videos.

Don Hoe

Don Hoe, A film Producer and Director. Lived in Penang Malaysia. 10 years ago, Don Hoe formed his production house. Being the first production house with government production licenses and also distribution licenses in the state of Penang Malaysia. Early stage, he became still photographer for a Chinese film " The Wedding Diary", 2012. After that he became Executive Producer for a Chinese film " Golden Couple",2013. With the experience of 10 years in Film makings and 5 years as film distributor in Malaysia. Produced 6 featured films. Currently joint production with Los Angeles distributor company.

Simon Long

Simon’s name is well-known in the Southeast Asian television world and he is also considered to be one of the best cinematographers in the region. With over 27 years in the industry, Simon Long has produced and directed TV shows in Indonesia, Hong Kong and Malaysia. In 2008, he won the Best Cinematography at the Asian Television Awards for his brilliant work in “Goodnight DJ”. Despite being busy with creating new shows, he finds time to capture meaningful and beautiful photographs. It is through photography that he finds the inspiration to create drama series to entertain the Asian public

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