In production
Voices in Exile
A documentary film that follows the journalists behind Luật Khoa Magazine, tracing their lives in exile from Vietnam and the work they continue to build from Taiwan.
Aiming for a 2027 festival premiere.
Films that feel honest, grounded, and true to the people in them.
I’m a videographer and marketing strategist working across documentary film and brand projects, blending visual storytelling with thoughtful interviews.
Selected work
Documentary films
Long-form work that centers people, places, and real stories: profile films, editorial storytelling, and features in production.
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Short documentary
Designed for Belonging: Life at Nyland
Nyland Cohousing Community was designed to foster community-based living through intentional features like weekly shared dinners and common spaces. Over the years it has grown into a close-knit, collaborative neighborhood.
Residents share what they love about living at Nyland, along with some of the challenges they face as part of the community.
Brand & commercial
Video for organizations
Story-driven video that helps brands and mission-driven teams communicate who they are and why they exist.
ATCC
HepatoXcell Thawing & Plating
A technical product film produced in my marketing role at ATCC, translating a precise lab protocol into something researchers can actually follow.
Nonprofit
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
A nonprofit that motivates people to become stewards of Colorado’s natural resources, told through the volunteers who show up for it.
Services
Story without strategy is noise.
I partner with brands and mission-driven teams to shape campaigns, refine positioning, and make sure the work serves a larger growth strategy, not just a moment of attention.
Documentary Films
- Films that center people, places, and real stories
- Profile films: founders, artists, scientists, community members
- Editorial-style storytelling
Branded & Commercial Video
Helping organizations communicate who they are and why they exist through thoughtful, story-driven video.
- Founder, team, and customer profiles
- Campaign videos
- Strategic insight to grow your company’s profile and mission
Marketing Strategy
- Narrative strategy for campaigns
- Brand messaging and positioning
- Content planning and calendars
- Audience and impact strategy
- Video and marketing integration planning
About
Hi, I’m Hải‑ý (“Hi‑E”)
Whether I’m documenting a person, a place, or a brand, the goal is the same: stories that connect, inform, and leave a lasting impression.
My work blends visual storytelling with thoughtful interviews to create films that feel honest, grounded, and authentic.
Beyond video production, I help organizations clarify their message and translate it into strategic content. With a background in marketing, I partner with brands and mission-driven teams to shape campaigns, refine positioning, and ensure their videos serve a larger growth strategy.
Alongside my film projects, I’m pursuing a Master of Social Work with the long-term goal of becoming a therapist. That training informs my approach to listening, asking questions, and treating people’s stories with care.
I was born in Vietnam, grew up in North Carolina, and am currently based in Boulder, Colorado.
Education
- MSW, New Mexico State University Expected June 2028
- M.A. Communication, Stanford University 2015
- B.A. International Relations, Stanford University 2014
Contact
Let’s tell it well.
Have a film, a campaign, or a story you’re trying to get right? Tell me a little about it and I’ll get back to you.