Le Trong Hieu - Producer & Director - viet.energetica@gmail.com
Born in Hanoi , Vietnam, Le Trong Hieu expresses an intense desire to tell the stories of his homeland – of the complex mechanics of rebuilding his nation following the War.
With a BA in English from Hanoi University of Foreign Studies, Hieu moved to New Zealand in 2003 with his New Zealand partner. He commenced a Law degree in 2004, however, soon realised the confines of the legal profession were not exciting. Following a move to Auckland in 2005, he pursued opportunities to study film and was accepted into the South Seas Film and Television Production Course.
Hieu expresses a strong vision to become a filmmaker able to tell stories of his homeland, Vietnam – a country of proud people, hidden charms and complex history. While still based in New Zealand, Hieu has established his business, Viet-Kiwi Energetica Productions to operate in both Vietnam and New Zealand, to provide a base for him to move forward to realise his vision.
Viet-Kiwi Energetica Productions Ltd tells stories of ordinary Vietnamese people in extraordinary situations.
Nguyen Manh Ha - Producer & Director - habeofilm@gmail.com
Nguyen Manh Ha, born 1976, graduated from Hanoi Theatre & Cinematographic University. Ha made his first short film “Another war” when he took part in the “10 months 10 short films” project organised by the TPD Hanoi centre. His next short film “Only 1 dollar” won the best film and the best director awards at the Student Film Festival and the 2nd prize of Vietnam Short Film Festival 2005. He has made many TV commercials. This year, 2007, Ha has recently co-directed and co-produced “Giap Tet” documentary film with Viet-Kiwi Energetica Productions and he has demonstrated in his leadership in a new project called “Vietnamese Internet short films” organised by VASC.
Pham Hong Cuong – Director of Photography - phamhongcuong@gmail.com
Pham Hong Cuong, born 1980, graduated from Hanoi Theatre & Cinematographic University in 2004. Cuong has passionately been involved with all kinds of “moving picture” productions since he was a film student. He is currently working for VTC Channel 5 of the digital television network VTC in Hanoi, Vietnam.
