Career Summary
Rachel Chen is an emerging film and digital content producer. Melbourne based, she is deeply passionate about inclusive storytelling and contributing to the increase in multicultural opportunities within the Australian film and television industry. Credits comprise producing, writing and directing her award winning short "One, Two" (AUS, 8min) 2019, a short drama film about Maddy, a shy and introverted first generation migrant who wants to pursue her passion for AFL, producing the short documentary "Without Water" (AUS, 10min) 2019, about a resilient crop-farmer who endeavours to preserve his land, legacy and way of life in the face of Australia’s ongoing ‘big dry’ and accumulated credits across a variety of short films, music videos and TVCs.
Professional Credits
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2023, The Spooky Files, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's Drama, 10 x 20min episodes, Spooky Files Productions Pty Ltd, Production Assistant /
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2023, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association - 40 years young and thriving, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Short Documentary, 30min, Freelance, Producer /
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2022, Ostrich, Domestic, Short Films /, Drama, 14min, Freelance, Producer /
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2022, Love Cut, Domestic, Short Films /, Rom Com, 13min, Freelance, Producer /
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2021, Purrr, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Experimental, 6min, Majella, 1st Assistant Director /
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2021, Bridget Sharp - "Overgrown", Domestic, Music Videos /, Music Video, 3min, Majella, 1st Assistant Director /
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2021, The Price of Chewing Gum, Domestic, Short Films /, Drama, 20min, Freelance, 1st Assistant Director /
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2021, Tena - Big Questions About Little Leaks with Chrissie Swan, Domestic, TVC /, Branded Content, 2min, Elastic Studios, Data Wrangler / Production Coordinator / Runner /
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2021, Repco - Father's Day Campaign, Domestic, TVC /, Branded Content, 1min, Elastic Studios, Production Coordinator / Runner /
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2021, ABC Bullion Makers of the The Lexus 2021 Melbourne Cup, Domestic, TVC /, Branded Content, 4min, Elastic Studios, Data Wrangler / Production Coordinator / Runner /
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2021, Bosisto's Eucalyptus, Domestic, TVC /, Branded Content, 0.5min, Elastic Studios, Production Coordinator /
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2021, Bosisto's Natives - Banksia, Domestic, TVC /, Branded Content, 0.5min, Elastic Studios, Production Coordinator /
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2021, Pania - ICYY, Domestic, Music Videos /, Music Video, 3min, Freelance, 1st Assistant Director /
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2020, Ruel - "As Long As You Care", Domestic, Music Videos /, Music Video, 3min, Ghostie Studios, Art Department Runner /
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2019, Without Water, Domestic, Factual / Documentary /, Nature, 10min, Freelance, Producer /
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2019, Mother Tongue, Domestic, Short Films /, Drama, 12min, Freelance, 3rd Assistant Director /
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2019, One, Two, Domestic, Short Films /, Drama, 8min, Freelance, Director / Producer / Writer /
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2019, Fuming, Domestic, Commercial /, LGBTQIA+, 1min, Freelance, 2nd Assistant Director /
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2018, Aesthetic is for Losers, Domestic, Other /, Experimental, 2min, Freelance, Director / Producer / Writer /
Festivals, Awards, Nominations
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2019, Victorian Multicultural Commission's Film Festival - Award Winner, Australia, One, Two
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2019, Environmental Film Festival Australia - Official Selection, Australia, Without Water
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2018, Mobile Innovation Network and Association Film Festival - Official Selection, Australia, Aesthetic is for Losers
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2022, Lulea International Film Festival - Award Winner, Sweden, Ostrich
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2022, Prague International Film Awards - Official Selection, Czech Republic, Ostrich
Education & Other Accreditation
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2021, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, Bachelor of Film and Television, with First Class Honours. Minor in Global History.
Special and Technical Skills
Experience with budgeting on the Screen Australia A-Z budget, one-line schedules, call sheets, DPRs, strong email communication, strong verbal communication, basic data wrangling skills, Employee WWCC (strong experience with chaperoning and knowledge of Victorian child employment policies) ability to work in fast paced environments.
Direct URL
https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/29638/rachel-chen