About
VIVIAN CHUANG

CHIH-WEI CHUANG
A Taiwanese filmmaker currently based in London.
Vivian has built over a decade of experience in film production, with a strong foundation in advertising creativity and the wider film industry. She founded a production company in Taiwan (2019-2021), and has successfully led teams on large-scale campaigns for over 20 international brands.
Her expertise extends deeply into narrative cinema, contributing to projects that have received recognition at major international film festivals. Her works have been featured across prominent platform, including Netflix, iQIYI, and Mubi.
Her short film Liquid Love, is archived on Mubi library and was licensed for broadcast on the Public TV channel in Taiwan (公視). Her art directed feature film Reclaim (Art Director) and Catacombe (Assistant Art Director) is now streaming on Netflix globally.
Vivian's journey began with a passion for cinema, taking on roles as producer, director, and art director.
Early in her career, Vivian's talent was recognised as a director, when her graduation short film, <Liquid Love 費洛蒙>, won the Golden Harvest Awards in Taiwan, and earned nominations at numerous international film festivals, including Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Market (2017).
Transitioning to production design, Vivian made her mark with acclaimed films such as <Boluomi 菠蘿蜜>, which received nominations at the Vancouver International Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival. In 2019, she co-founded Suntan Production (日活影像), producing high-profile campaigns including a global spot for Uber Eats. In 2021, she successfully transitioned the company and relocated to London to pursue further studies in brand marketing and multimedia art direction, shifting focus toward brand storytelling, visual innovation, and exploring AI and 3D production.
During her early time in the UK, she worked at a London advertising agency, where she was instrumental in helping global teams execute shoots across Europe and build their market presence. Notable projects include successful campaigns for Chinese brands like Xiaomi (小米) and Huawei (華為), as well as the Canadian outdoor brand Arc'teryx.
Throughout her career, Vivian's work has consistently explored the intersection of humanity and the environment, advocating for social justice and human rights. With a core background in directing and art, coupled with entrepreneurial and cross-cultural experience, she now thrives as a creative producer and art director in the global film and commercial fields. Vivian continues to strategically blend film, technology, and brand strategy to drive growth and foster creative exchange between East and West.
University of the Arts London
Branding and Innovative Design
(MA) Design for Art Direction
London, UK, 2021
Shih-Hsin University
Radio, Television and Film
(BA) Television
Taipei, Taiwan, 2015
SAY HELLO
EMAIL: filmvcwc@gmail.com
or via Instagram
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
(SELECTED)
< RECLAIM > Feature Film. Taiwan. Art Director
Now Streaming on Netflix (2023-Present)
New York Asian Film Festival (2022)
Busan International Film Festival - Asian Project Market MONEFF Award (2015)
< CATACOMBE > Feature Film. Netherlands. Assistant Art Director
Now Streaming on Netflix (2023-Present)
91st Academy Awards - Best Foreign Language Film - Shortlist for Dutch Entry
Nederlands Film Festival (2018)
< BOLUOMI > Feature Film. Taiwan-Malaysia. Art Director
Busan International Film Festival (2019)
Vancouver International Film Festival (2019)
Golden Horse Awards 金馬獎 (2019)
Kaohsiung Film Festival- Closing Film 高雄電影節 (2019)
Taipei International Film Festival 台北電影節 (2020)
France CNC Awards - Golden Horse Awards Promotion (2016)
Tokyo Filmex Berlinale - Talent Tokyo Awards (2015)
Cannes Film Festival - La Fabrique Cinéma de l'Institut français program (2016)
< LAST ONE STANDING > Online Drama. China. Art Dpt Coordinator
Now Streaming on IQIYI (2020-Present)
China TV Drama Production Industry Association Awards (2019)
Shanghai International TV Awards (2020)
< THE SLEEP > Short Film. Taiwan. Art Director
Busan International Film Festival (2018)
Golden Horse International Film Festival 金馬影展 (2019)
Taipei International Film Festival 台北電影節 (2018)
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (2018)
< LIQUID LOVE > Short Film. Taiwan. Director
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Market (2017)
Acquired and airing on Public Television Service Taiwan 台灣公共電視頻道 (2017-2021)
Tokyo Future Film Week 東京台湾未来映画週間 (2017)
39th Golden Harvest Awards 金穗獎 (2016)
New Taipei City Film Festival - Fuzhong 15 Special Screening (2017)
Kaohsiung Film Festival- International Short Film Competition 高雄電影節國際短片競賽 (2016)
BRANDS
& CLIENTS



Produce

Design

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