

Chris Nguyen Campbell is a Vietnamese American episodic and Microdrama director based in Los Angeles, focused on delivering high-impact storytelling within tight runtimes. His work blends grounded performances with cinematic visual language, crafting emotionally driven narratives that connect quickly and linger beyond their duration. He's always said in the vertical space, "I don't believe these need to be bad."
With a strong instinct for pacing and structure, Campbell specializes in stories that demand immediate audience engagement while building character, tension, and tone with precision and efficiency. His approach prioritizes performance and clarity while elevating each project with unique visual ideas.
He is particularly drawn to character-driven stories that explore identity, longing, and the tension between the life we live and the one we imagine.
Awards / Mentions:
- 2021 Ryan Murphy's Half Initiative Mentee (9-1-1 Fox)
- 2015 College Television Awards 1st Place, Outstanding Commercial
- 2014 American Advertising Awards 2nd Place Silver Addy



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