Sopheak Moeurn

Film / Video Fixer at Freelance
Line Producer and Production Coordinator

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Member Since:
May 2015

Last online:
> 2 weeks ago

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About Sopheak

សួស្តី ('Sus-day" or 'Hello' in Cambodian language)

I am Sopheak, a local film / video production fixer -a.k.a. line producer- who also happens to speak English and have a bit of the experience and the skills you are looking for :)

My job, in a nutshell, is to give your project piece of mind while shooting in Cambodia by helping you:
- Find all the resources you need, e.g.: locations, talent, crew, gear, logistics, etc.
- Process any necessary permits, customs clearance license, and visas for your crew and cast
- Get the best deals for anything or anyone you need to hire, buy or rent, so that you stay on budget!
- Coordinate with locals in order to allow your project to run as smoothly and headache-free as possible.
- Manage any crisis that may arise, but hopefully not, during production.
- Communicate with Khmer-speaking people effectively through my English-Khmer interpretations.
- Supervise the production until a successful completion.

Rest assured that my powerful network within the government and film industry, my film-videomaking experience, as well as my solid knowledge of my home, Cambodia, make me and my team the right choice for your upcoming shoot.

Contact me... Let's get your production rolling!

---[[ LATEST INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS ]]---

- ACCI Missions & Relief (Australia)
- Better Care Network (USA)
- ActionAid (UK)
- RTI International (USA)
- Rubber Knife Productions Ltd. (Thailand)

* Watch my some of my past work on my website.

---[[ WHY WORK WITH ME? ]]---

- Transparent pricing: no markups
- Robust experience on local & international projects (some award-winning)
- Native, expert-level knowledge of the country
- Extensive inventory of resources: crew, equipment, facilities, etc.
- Powerful network in the government and film industry to make 'stuff' happen
- Unbeatable value: you set the budget, we make the most of it
- Professional background based on formal education and practical work
- Friendly service ;)

---[[ SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED PERMITS & LOCATIONS ]]---

- Angkor Wat temples / Apsara Authority (Siem Reap)
- Royal Palace (Phnom Penh)
- General Filming Permit (by Government)
- Customs Clearance (to import/export filming equipment)
- Silver Pagoda (Phnom Penh)
- National Museum (Phnom Penh)
- S21 Tuol Sleng (a.k.a. The Genocide Museum)
- Central Market (Phnom Penh)
- City of Phnom Penh
- Silk Island
- Kampot, Pursat, Kampong Thom
- More

---[[ RATECARD - FIXER (in USD) ]]---

Please, message me to find out.

---[[ FIXER SERVICES ]]---

- Locations and Permits (& Visas)
- Talent and Crew
- Video, Lighting, Grip & Sound Equipment Rentals
- Production and Post Production Facilities (e.g. studios, suites)
- Logistics (accommodation, transportation, catering, etc.)
- Interpretation (Khmer-English)

---[[ EQUIPMENT I CAN GET YOU ]]---

Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit, Camera Kit, Green Screen, Microphone Kit, Steadicam, Rode Microphone, Shoulder Rig, Slider, Makeup Kit, Hair Kit, Lens Kit, Gimbals, Fog Machine, Dolly Track, Tripods, Zoom H6 Recorder, C Stands, Sony A7S Ii, DJI Drones, DJI Ronin, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, Arri Alexa Mini, DJI RS2, GoPro, DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, Canon 5D Mark III, Canon C100, Ring Light, Led Lighting Kit, Arri HMI Lighting Kits, Lighting Kit / Lights, Aputure Lights, Sony Fx6, Sony Fx9, Sony Fx3, Sony A7 IV, Zoom Recorders, Sound Devices 788T, Sennheiser EK 100 G3 + SK 100 G3, Grip/Lighting Truck (Fully Loaded + Driver + G&E Crew), Grip (Stands, Butterflies, Flags, Nets, etc.), Generator 25kVA Denyo Soundproof 25, Soft Lighting (LED + Fluorescent Panels), Arri Lighting (Daylight + Tungsten | Compact, Arrilite, Openface, Fresnel), Sony CineAlta 4K 6-Lens Set, Panasonic Gh4, Canon Cameras, Canon XF-300, Sony Cameras, Sony PXW-FS7, Sony PMW-F55

---[[ LANGUAGES ]]---

- Khmer (native)
- English (advanced)
- French (intermediate)
- German & Spanish (through 3rd party)

---[[ ABOUT ME ]]---

I was born and raised in Cambodia, the so-called Kingdom of Wonder. Based in Phnom Penh, I have been working in the Film / TV industry since 2015, when I embarked on the American feature film “In the Life of Music” (2017) as 2nd assistant director and interpreter.

Ever since then I have been working as a fixer (a.k.a. field producer, local producer, local production coordinator or “remote line producer”), 1st AD (assistant director) and English-Khmer interpreter for international and local cinema, television and digital productions shot in Cambodia, including TV commercials (TVCs), documentaries, narrative short and feature films, as well as TV Shows.

Getting around in Cambodia is a piece of cake to me, because I speak its language, Khmer, natively and also know the country like the back of my hand: its landscapes, flora, fauna, people, food and culture.

Additionally, I can also communicate in English and French fluently, tu me crois maintenant? ;) So, believe me, you won’t be struggling to get those creative ideas out while we are together in the Kingdom of Wonder.

Besides my practical experience, my filmmaking background is built upon a solid education at Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) and Meta House, led by world-renowned storytellers, such as: Patrice Leconte, Enrique Sánchez Lansch and Arthur Cloquet.

---[[ ACCEPTED PAYMENTS ]]---
- Payoneer
- Xoom (by PayPal), Ria, MoneyGram, Western Union
- SWIFT / Wire transfer (to Advanced Bank Of Asia Limited)

Gender:
Female

Ethnicity:
Indian/South Asian

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Credits

Various Projects (2016 - 2018)
Commercial by Various Companies / Directors 1st AD / First Assistant Director (Freelance)
Al Arabiya Travel Show (2018)
Television by Al Arabiya News Channel (United Arab Emirates) / Laith Bazari Production Coordinator Get Filming Permits and Locations: Angkor Wat, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, S21 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Central Market (Phnom Penh), Riverside. Arrange Logistics (transportation, hotels, etc.)
Skatistan (2018)
Documentary by Hogarth Worldwide Limited (England) / Coral Brown (Documentary) Fixer / Interpreter Tasks: get locations (Skatistan, Phnom Penh City permits, etc.). Live interpretation Khmer - English. Assist the foreign crew to get around. Find and book equipment.
Saving Lives "3D Hand Printing" (2017)
Documentary by 2id / Nick Calpakdjian (Indonesia) (Documentary) Fixer / Interpreter Documentary short film for Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), made by Two Islands Digital, about the 3D Printing technology and startup ArcHub Cambodia. Tasks: Find and arrange locations, logistics and equipment. Support foreign crew.
Anchor Beer (TVC) (2017)
Commercial by Havas Riverorchid / Sunil Thomas (Australia) 1st AD TV Commercial for beer company.
Palm Tree (Cambodia) (2017)
Film (short) by PSE / Piseth Pov 1st AD / Location Manager
Dreams - Sovannaphum Insurance (TVC) (2017)
Commercial by UK - MangoTango / David Rivera (DP) Interpreter
Orkide Villa "The Royal" (2017)
Commercial by Slekrithfilm / Chum Sothea 1st AD
BHL "Water Pipes" (2017)
Commercial by LBN Entertainment / Sara Vorn 1st AD / Interpreter
Mohaleap Lottery "Dreams" (2017)
Commercial by CBS - Legend Tiger / Rithy 1st AD
Smart "Sharing" (Telecom) (2017)
Commercial by Hybrid Advertising / Chum Sothea 1st AD
Smart "Pchum Ben" (Telecom) (2017)
Commercial by Havas Riverorchid / Chum Sothea 1st AD
In the Life of Music (USA) (2015 - 2016)
Film by Innovision Pictures / Caylee So 2nd AD & Interpreter In the Life of Music, a story told in three chapters, tells the story of how one song 'Champa Battambang,' a song made famous by Sinn Sisamuth (the King of Khmer Music), plays a role in the lives of three different generations.
Balopp (France) (2016)
Film (short) by Albert Oriol Fixer / 1st AD
Smart "Scratch" (2016)
Commercial by ComZone / David Rivera (DP) Interpreter
Untitled (UK) (2016)
Documentary by Jordan Alber (Brazil) Fixer / Interpreter