Bangkok Video Productions is a combination of core personal and a cadre of highly professional freelance Filming & Editing Professionals with whom we create strong, long lasting relationships. This allows us to recruit the very best specialists for each assignment. We support our cadre with regular work, great pay and good working conditions with access to all our own filming equipment, logistics, studios and filming support services. For our clients this translates into receiving the very best quality work at competitive rates. Let us showcase some of our people.

Board of Directors

Shayne L. van Vlerken

Shayne L. van Vlerken
Bangkok Video Productions
Co-Founder, Director.
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What makes BVP different. We are not tied to only in-house staff. Yes we have a great core team. But our focus is to understand the clients requirements and then to match those requirements with the very best filmmakers within Thailand that understand our client. From the very best Directors and Directors of Photography and to the entire film crew. We are matchmakers. Our Network is vast and includes all the very best Talent in Thailand. We then combine our equipment rental, our studios. our casting division and more to provide a guaranteed service to our clients.
This is our commitment. You pay - we deliver. No mistakes. No problems. And a great result. - Your clients will thank you for choosing BVP.

General Manager

Film Production Thailand

Jintana (Jenny) Balee van Vlerken
Co-founder.
BVP General Manager
Thai & English Language

Jenny is also a Thailand Film Office Licensed Film Coordinator and Line Producer.
Jenny is a co-founder of BVP. In fact this company was her idea. Jenny is highly knowledgeable within all aspects of the film industry and she has produced more than 300 international assignments. Jenny speaks, reads and writes fluent Thai and English. Jenny currently heads up our Phuket Office because she likes to be where the sun, sand and sea meets. Jenny has a close networking relationship with the Phuket Government, (& Southern Thailand region) Police and Film Officials that benefit our clients. Phuket & Southern Thailand is a highly popular filming destination for both films and videos and Jenny will get your assignment done with the best possible outcome.
Speaks Thai & English.

International Film Development

William Seaton
International Film Development Partner
"China Specialist"

Will Seaton is our International Film Development Partner, a Film Developer, Writer & Producer. Will & BVP have a strategic Alliance Partnership where Will runs a film development company that spans China, the United States, and Thailand, bringing an extended team with English and Chinese writing and development talent, while also extending BVP's reach into the Chinese market.

Will's team specializes in development and screenwriting for international projects (imports, exports, and co-productions) in the China-SEA-USA corridor. This includes International Film Financing for selected projects.

Will studied creative writing and economics at the University of Chicago, researched international film as a Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University Beijing, and worked in finance before entering the film industry. Will is a Native English speaker & proficient in Mandarin Chinese.

Pre-Production Department

Film Production Thailand

Apple Balee
Licensed Film Coordinator;
Production Manager
Thai & English languages

Apple is a Thailand Film Office Licensed International Film Coordinator and Line Producer.
Apple is our family academic. Her nature is intelligence, research & panache. Apple has in depth contacts within the Film Office, the Government and Military Forces to obtain support that benefits our clients. Apple has a focus on feature films from Hollywood to Bollywood. Apple is a highly regarded asset on any film / video set. Apple speaks fluent Thai & English.

Recently Apple has been working with Feature films from Hollywood & Bollywood. Learn More here

Rubab Zehra
Pakistan Coordinator
Urdu & English Languages

Rubab studied for her Bachelors in Mass Communication & Media Studies at Greenwich University, United Kingdom (Gold Medalist). Rubab has worked in the Film Industry in both the UK & Pakistan. Often in the Art Department and also as a Coordinator. Rubab works closely with our Worldwide Clients and especially our clients from Pakistan to facilitate all aspects of the filming pre-production & production. 

DIRECTORS - DOP'S

Oman M.
Senior Cinematographer Director of Photography
Cameraman & Editor

Oman is a long standing Member of our Production Team and a highly experienced Cinematographer with a flair for creating Artistic Cinema through precision & experience. Oman loves architecture & nature and brings both to life through his filmmaking. Oman is multi talented in both Filmmaking & Post Production Editing. Oman is a native English speaker and also speaks conversational Thai. 

Robi C.
Senior Cinematographer Director of Photography
Cameraman & Editor.
Multi Award Winning filmmaker

Robi is the epitome of a cinematographer. An exemplary example of his field of expertise. Robi loves to research his clients and to fully understand their every feeling and requirement to develop their video. Robi has too many awards to share here, from filming around the world. From National Geographic to documentaries and corporate videos. Robi has been working with BVP from the beginning and our clients loves his results. Ask to see Robi's Work.

Ivan U.
Director, DoP Cinematographer

Ivan is a Multi-Talented Director and Producer with over 10 years of video and animation production experience. Creating stories, films is my passion. Ivan started doing it in school when he was fifteen. His teacher was the famous Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi. Ivan is a creative person who can present and sell ideas. His portfolio of film and video is cutting edge. Ask to see his work. 

Film Production Thailand

Narong S.
Creative / Director / Photographer

Narong's focus is on high-end Advertising Commercials, Music Videos, Short Films, TV Series. Multi Award Winning Director. A BVP Strategic Alliance Partner.
Speaks Thai & English Check out his profile here      Meet more members of our Creative Team here     Ask to see Narong's work.

Andrei F.
Director. Director Of Photography

Andrei is Director, DoP and editor focused on commercials and music videos. Andrei's experience in cinematography gives him omnidirectional storytelling skills which provides superior positioning for brands and artists. Andrei has worked with such clients as the famous Paris "Louvre Museum", KIA, COFIX, CDEK and many more international  brands & clients. 

Nu P.
Producer & Director

Nu has been working within the Thailand commercial film industry for 10 years as a Producer. Nu has a very large network of Talented Thai Directors who create award winning works. Nu has a magic in matching the clients vision with the right Director & the right Director of Photography who will create the clients vision into reality. Nu's commitment to detail, and the reality of the moment makes him an invaluable leader of a filming assignment. He never misses a schedule or shoots over budget. Knun Nu is analytical and demanding. His results are exalted by our clients.This is our clients dream Film Team leader. Young, brash, demanding and listening to every detail from our clients and turning those details into film.

Production Department

Johnny L.
Production Sound 

Johnny is a highly regarded and respected Sound Engineer. A bachelor degree in Audio Post-Production. An accomplished composer of  music. Johnny has all the highly attenuated senses and skills required to capture the nuances of sound reproduction that makes the difference between good and great. Johnny is highly experienced in field-work capturing sounds in the most difficult of circumstances.  Johnny speaks fluent English,Thai and French. 

Ivan M.
Production Sound

IIvan Merkulov is a highly skilled sound designer and audio artist with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has worked on a diverse range of projects, including films, documentaries, commercials, installations, exhibitions, and performances. With a background in music and passion for sound design.  Ivan has worked with major advertising agencies such as BBDO, JWC, Stereotactic, Field Unit, and major brands such as Yandex, Vogue and Pepsi. Ivan is committed to creating unique and compelling soundscapes that elevate the impact of visual media and art pieces.

Kade W.
Production Assistant

Khun Kade is our daily miracle worker. Often working in Pre-production Kade takes care of Casting, Props, Set-design & more. Liaising with Professional-individual-specialists on larger sets & making it happen by herself on smaller sets. During Production, Kade keeps the ball rolling, ensuring the cast is on-tme & ready for action, setting the scene with Props & wardrobe. Every production needs a "Kade".

Khun Oh
Production Assistant

O Pornthip is another person who is indispensable on any set, however with a different set of very valuable skills. O's value lies in the Lighting, Grip & Sound departments.
O is very familar within this department, able to lend a hand wherever it is needed and always calm and professional, we rely on her capabilities everyday.

International News Reporting

Film Production Thailand

David F.
News Reporter

David Found is a highly experienced Journalist who has lived in Thailand for 33 years. A native English speaker who also speaks fluent Thai. David serves major News Agencies from around the world. David is fluent in both Thai & English languages.
View David's profile here

Food Photography

Film Production Thailand

Anavil S. (Pong)
Food Photographer

Khun Pong's cinematography body of work covers almost everything possible with video from TVC to music, television shows, promotional and corporate videos.
Cinematography, Photography & Post-Production.

A graduate of Rangsit University Faculty of Art & design with a Masters Degree in Visual Communication Design, Khun Pong has creativity flowing through his blood. He is a master of several design styles including Cinematography, Photography, Graphic Design and Motion Graphics.The winner of the 8th Gatsby Student CM Award, Khun Pong has been busy producing a wide range of assignments since he left university. 

But his love is Food Photography and Videography.

Weapons Master

Film Production Thailand

Mark B.
Weapons Master

Mark Bever. Our Weapons Master is a veteran Thai TV Actor with 20 years standing and has been featured in more than 100 TV Series and films.
Our Weapons Master was granting permission from the Thai Government to import blank guns and ammunition. Exhaustive safety procedures have been put in place by the Thai Ministry for Defense with the Thai Military providing safekeeping for the ammunition.  As the sole supplier in Thailand,Oliver has received training from the Thai Government and the Thai Royal Police to ensure the highest levels of safety on and off set.  

View Mark's Profile here

SFX, Makeup & Wardrobe Departments

Film Production Thailand

Khun T.
Prosthetics & Animatronics

Prosthetic Makeup, Creature Effects and Animatronics
Thailand's leading Makeup & Special Effects Artist
Khun Tor is an artist and technician specializing in prosthetic makeup, creature effects and animatronics, offering a wide range of makeup services and expertise that ranges from conceptual designs to finished products, including on-set application and maintenance services. Other specialties include life-casting, sculpting and mould-making.

Check out his profile here

Khun B.
Special Effects Makeup
Check out his profile here

Set Designer & Props Department

Khun Zola
Set Designer

From Hollywood feature films to minor productions, Zola always gives 100%. Contact us to engage Zola in your next production.
Zola's list of credits is exceptional and is available upon request. Zola has a team of Artisans that he has worked with over a long number of years. Zola is a professional and one of the most highly regarded set designers in Thailand. Zola is a true multi talented Artist and Craftsman of the highest order. Zola has the "Midas touch". He is a perfectionist in every detail, and every creation withstands the scrutiny of extreme close-up shots.
Check out his profile here

Post Production Department

Tommy
Creative Director
3D/2D Motion Designer

Meet Tommy. Tommy is a passionate, enthusiastic, professional 3D/2D Motion Designer and Creative Director. Tommy was born and raised in Germany and living in Dubai for 10 Years but since 2017 and now resides in beautiful Thailand.

Tommy's expertise ranges from 2D/3D Motion Design, Creative Direction, Automotive, Ex-plainer Info graphic Videos, 3D Modeling and Texturing.

Tommy's priority is understand the specific needs of each client and making sure he applies them throughout the entire design and motion process. Tommy has been enjoying working in this profession for the last 15+ years, with international experience on several broadcast and multimedia platforms, in countries all over the world such as Dubai, Germany, USA, Singapore, South Africa, etc. Tommy wants to make sure that he follow the needs and expectations with his passion and professionalism till the end of each project. View Tommy's work here

Robi C.
Award Winning Editor

Robi's extensive knowledge and experience as both an award winning Cinematographer and Editor allows Robi to envisage an assignment from beginning to the end. A graduate of Università degli Studi di Torino in Italy in Filmmaking Robi has forged a global reputation with a wide field of assignment types. Robi expertise comprises both editing and graphics as well as sound design and coloring. Robi is a native Italian speaker, Fluent in both French and English.

Jonny L.
Sound Design, Composer, Musician

Sound Editing, Dialogue Editing, Sound Design, Musician, Composer. Jonny speaks Thai, A Native French speaker, English and basic German and Spanish. Bachelor degree in Audio visual sound Engineering from Ecole Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle  (ESRA) in Brussels, one of the most important film schools in Europe. Jonny is someone you want in your Post-production team to ensure you have the very best sound.

Oman M.
Senior Editor

Oman is a long standing Member of our Production and Post-Production Team and a highly experienced Cinematographer with a flair for creating Artistic Cinema through precision & experience. Oman loves architecture & nature and brings both to life through both his filmmaking & Editing. Oman is multi talented in both Filmmaking & Post Production Editing. Oman is a native English speaker and also speaks conversational Thai. 

Diego La R.
Senior Colorist

Award Winning Colorist. Born in Taranto, Italy, growing up with spaghetti western and the old 50's films. A graduate of "TV and Film editing" at Video Symphony, Los Angeles, USA. Diego has been working as colorist since 2006. Working for MTV Italia & then Diego worked and collaborated as a Senior Colorist for "Abstract Groove", a creative company specialized in video production and postproduction in Milan for six years Then working for "Pixion", Mumbai, one of the oldest and most significant post studios in India for one year and for MagicLab, Prague, for two years. and "Serena", a company based in Dubai. Diego has a global reputation as a top colorist  for feature films, TV commercials, Music videos and documentaries worldwide. Diego speaks fluent Italian and English.

Page Updated:August 2023