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SECOND AVENUE PRODUCTIONS

DOCUMENTARY FILM-MAKING

that offers new perspectives
in visual storytelling

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FEATURED FILMS

Ahmad Zaki Anwar: Edge of Obedience

A thought-provoking film touching on current issues in the Muslim world through the personal journey of Malaysia's most internationally acclaimed artist.

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FEATURED FILMS

Bills and Beats

Film series exploring how young people try to juggle finances and an emerging creative career.

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Being and Becoming Chua Ek Kay

A documentary film focused on the life and work of China-born, Singaporean artist, Chua Ek Kay, who pioneered new forms of representation in Chinese ink painting.

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ABOUT THE FILMMAKER

Stories That Offer New Perspectives

My name is Jin-Theng Craven and I am a Leeds-based journalist, filmmaker and arts producer. But that wasn’t always my story.

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I originally worked in the City of London, with a career in banking and I’m often asked what prompted such a sea-change. My answer? A compulsion to tell the untold stories: those of ordinary people with extraordinary lives. To introduce the audience to undiscovered topics and offer fresh perspectives on familiar ones.

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That is the reason I founded Second Avenue Productions. Working closely with clients and subjects, I create high-quality, compelling documentaries in collaboration with colleagues in the creative community.

My Promise to You

A commitment to create documentary content that tells your story authentically.

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CLOSE-UP

Documentaries that deliver your message in a way that your audience will understand.

IN FOCUS

Keeping you in the picture throughout the documentary-making process.

HIGH QUALITY

From production values to thought-provoking content, quality is paramount in each documentary I produce.

VÉRITÉ

Approaching commissions with an open mind and telling each story in a way that’s right for the project.

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What others say

  • "Asia House has partnered Jin Craven on a number of projects - from Connecting Culture/ Singapore Uncovered Festivals to a charity Jazz Concert.

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    Jin Craven was a great delight to work with, a true professional and a perfectionist in all that she does. But above all, it was great fun working with her and I've learned a lot from her abundant knowledge and experience."

    — BETTY YAO MBE —

  • "I first met Jin when I was looking for a producer for my debut feature film, Tell Me About It.

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    Jin became the mentor I truly needed. She not only shared industry insights that helped develop the film, but also offered guidance that had a lasting impact on my growth as a filmmaker.

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    Her feedback on both my script and production process was constructive and honest, delivered in an encouraging way to give me the confidence I needed to push forward. I’m deeply grateful for her support during such a pivotal time in my career."

    — SUMAN HANIF —

  • "I worked with Jin on ‘Edge of Obedience’ as her Story Consultant and then Film Editor. Jin generates great ideas bringing the world of South East Asia to the West through fascinating characters."

    — SUSAN BRAND —

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