Introduction

Born during war; disabled as an orphan; airlifted to America.

This is how Tuy "2E" Gentry Buckner began his life. Yet he was fortuitous enough to have an American family who taught him that his disability did not define him.

A global traveler, Tuy returned to Vietnam in 1991, and under the most improbable circumstances, was reunited with his birth mother in 1993. 6 months to the day of finding his Vietnamese mother, again under the most improbable circumstances, he found his birth father in the Philippines.

Now, after dedicating the last 30 years to creating a life in Vietnam, Tuy is ready to tell his story. It includes meeting with Senators, Presidents, celebrities and mafia bosses, the search for identity, the desire for a home, and an insatiable quest to help others. Tuy’s journey has been anything but common; almost as if it was one in a million.

Advance film and screen degrees, Director, Producer, Creative Writer. Paul Brenner has been both a producer and director for over 30 years. He oversaw a 26-part TV “lifestyle” series titled Spicy Vietnam and 3 feature length documentaries, plus 1 low budget fictional drama feature film. Paul is also the founding partner of Comink, a leading animation development program in Vietnam. Paul’s personal network, experience, and extensive marketplace knowledge enables him to reach out internationally to contacts and connections. His deep passion and commitment to create sustainable creative pathways comes from a first-hand understanding of how hard it can be to make it in this industry. Talent is not enough - persistence is key. 

Dave Lemke has been many things. Record store manager, filmmaker, journalist, photographer, copywriter. He even at one point was pursuing a path as a fulltime chef. Dave has lived and worked in Vietnam (both Hanoi and Saigon) since 2008. Somehow, he magically landed a role as RMIT Vietnam's Senior English Writer, which is what he focuses on presently. Although, as he says, he has been many things, Dave is primarily a connector.

A matchmaker. A fixer. Due to his extensive experience working in or for various industries, Dave's network is deep and well maintained. Nothing makes him feel better than placing two people together for the right reasons to make business work in the right way.

Thine has been a project manager from various fields for 7 years. What sets her apart as an assistant producer/project manager is her unique combination of creativity and organizational skills. Thine have a genuine passion for bringing ideas to life and possess the ability to coordinate timelines and budgets, ensuring that each project shines brightly. She firmly believes in providing innovative solutions and strive to create a collaborative environment where everyone's opinions are valued and heard. Moreover, her friendly and approachable demeanor ensures a stress-free atmosphere while keeping everything on track. 

Throughout Marc’s 15 years on his creative career, he has consistently brought creativity and innovation to every project he undertakes. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for design, he delivers exceptional results that exceed client expectations. He contributes from brainstorming and sketching ideas to refining concepts and selecting materials, Marc guides each project with meticulous care and expertise.

Additionally, Marc has a proven track record of successfully creating and refreshing brands for various international companies. He has a knack for understanding the unique identity and values of each organization, allowing him to develop branding and rebranding strategies that truly resonate with their target audience. His expertise in this area has resulted in numerous successful brand transformations that have helped businesses stand out and thrive in competitive markets. Marc’s creative vision and extensive knowledge of design principles and trends enable him to create visually stunning and highly functional products.

In January 2014, Tung took a break from his BFA to embark on a meaningful volunteer mission in Vietnam. During that time, he had the incredible opportunity to shoot and edit videos showcasing the incredible talents of children with disabilities. This experience had such a profound impact on him that made the decision to stay and work in Vietnam instead of returning to complete his BFA. Since then, he has been involved in producing over 200 videos for various noteworthy organizations and brands such as Huong Nghiep A Au school of culinary, Lipton Ice Tea, Liem's Barbershop, King BBQ, Food Export Northeast USA, Park Hyatt Saigon, and Minh Long Porcelain, Autonomous Furniture, Google, VinFast, Toto, Meat & Live Stock Australia, Andros Asia, and Senka.