DIRECTOR LE MAN – A TALENT OF VIETNAMESE ART
In Vietnam’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape, the intersection between creative practice and academic inquiry is becoming essential. Among those contributing to this convergence in Ho Chi Minh City is Lê Mẫn, a journalist, director, and scholar.
In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of contemporary media and arts, the presence of flexible professionals, those who combine artistic originality with academic rigor, is becoming increasingly vital. Lê Mẫn, who holds a Master of Arts in Film and Television, works as a journalist and director at Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV). She also teaches film and television arts, acting, and media studies at top colleges in Ho Chi Minh City. His career exemplifies the intersection of academic research and practical expertise in the creative business.
From field journalism to academic endeavor.
Lê Mẫn, with a background in journalism and television broadcasting, has spent years at the forefront of information distribution, capturing the pulse of Vietnam’s greatest metropolis through the prism of culture and social transformation. Aside from the fast-paced world of broadcast news, he has dedicated himself to intellectual pursuits, mentoring future generations and pursuing long-term study.
Holding a Master’s degree in Film and Television Arts, Lê Mẫn is currently a doctoral researcher focusing on cultural and artistic management in Ho Chi Minh City, a city known for its relentless dynamism and as a cultural nerve center requiring innovative governance and policy frameworks. His research goes beyond theoretical abstraction, offering critical insights into how Vietnam’s creative industries might evolve in tandem with urban growth and global integration.
At the same time, Lê Mẫn is completing the proposal for a major research project titled “The Image of the Revolutionary Soldier in Vietnamese Cinema”, a scholarly work designed in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (1930–2030). This academic contribution is not only a historical tribute but also a reaffirmation of the role cinema plays in preserving national memory and spreading revolutionary humanistic values.
Where Artistic Creation Meets Cultural Governance.
Lê Mẫn’s research focuses on practical application by analyzing cultural institutions and evaluating the responsibilities of artists, administrators, and media organizations in a continuously changing creative ecosystem. With firsthand experience directing cultural and creative television programs, he brings a grounded, pragmatic approach to the table.
His work advocates for the restructuring of management methods as well as improved human resource training in the cultural sector. He suggests practical strategies for connecting resources from academia, government institutions, media outlets, and independent artists. At the heart of his vision is the idea of a sustainable, interconnected ecosystem that integrates philosophy, practice, and policy.
An educator who inspires.
Lê Mẫn is an instructor who instills a feeling of purpose and duty in his students, in addition to imparting technical information. For him, the arts are more than merely aesthetics or performance; they are critical tools for changing public consciousness, encouraging social progress, and cultivating cultural identity.
He actively organizes multidisciplinary courses that allow students to learn about acting, filmmaking, and television production, as well as media ethics, civic involvement, and social development. In doing so, he fosters a new generation of socially conscious journalists, media producers, and cultural practitioners.
Academic Aspirations: Towards Global Standards.
Lê Mẫn aims to expand his academic knowledge and conduct more rigorous research initiatives. Notably, he has long wished to attend the famed Harvard-Yenching Institute, which brings together outstanding researchers in the humanities and social sciences from around Asia. For him, this is more than simply a personal milestone; it is an opportunity to widen his academic horizons, investigate comparative cultural policy, and raise Vietnam’s profile in worldwide scholarly discourses.
He actively organizes multidisciplinary courses that allow students to learn about acting, filmmaking, and television production, as well as media ethics, civic involvement, and social development. In doing so, he fosters a new generation of socially conscious journalists, media producers, and cultural practitioners.
Academic Aspirations: Towards Global Standards.
Lê Mẫn aims to expand his academic knowledge and conduct more rigorous research initiatives. Notably, he has long wished to attend the famed
Harvard-Yenching Institute, which brings together outstanding researchers in the humanities and social sciences from around Asia. For him, this is more than simply a personal milestone; it is an opportunity to widen his academic horizons, investigate comparative cultural policy, and raise Vietnam’s profile in worldwide scholarly discourses.
A Dedicated Professional in Service of Cultural Progress.
Lê Mẫn’s professional identity combines media practice and academic investigation, representing a new generation of intellectuals who are not just producers but also cultural strategists. His combined devotion to scholarly study on cultural administration and cinematic portrayals of revolutionary history reflects a larger trend: the importance of viewing culture as a well-managed, scientifically informed foundation of urban growth.
As Ho Chi Minh City continues to expand its “creative zones” and invests in the cultural economy as a strategic development axis, contributions like those of Lê Mẫn are invaluable. He is not only a storyteller in the medium of television but also a cultural architect, visionary, academically grounded, and deeply committed to the transformative power of the arts.
Writer: Tom Tom
