The CREATV Company

What The CREATV Company does

The CREATV Company is a Vietnam-based film, television, and commercial production services company founded in 1995 by Othello Khanh. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with a US representative office in Los Angeles, the company positions itself as the longest-established private production company in Vietnam. Its documented client roster spans major Western studios, broadcasters, and global brands, including Netflix, Warner Bros./Legendary, Disney, CBS News, CBS Amazing Race, National Geographic, Red Bull, ABC's The Bachelor, and TVN7 Poland.

The core service offering is end-to-end production execution for scripted film, unscripted television, and commercial campaigns — covering crew, locations, permits, equipment, and local regulatory compliance in Vietnam. Through the CREATVAsia initiative, the company extends coverage to nine Southeast Asian and adjacent territories and has formalized regional collaboration via a partnership with Mandala Productions in the Philippines. Revenue is generated project-by-project through production service fees and line-production agreements; there is no indication of recurring SaaS, licensing, or distribution revenue.

Following a 2022 restructuring that downsized the firm from approximately 50 staff and a large physical footprint to a roughly 100 square-meter agile operation, CREATV is repositioning as a lean, regionally networked partner. The restructuring coincided with Vietnam's revised Cinema Law (effective January 2023), which eased restrictions on foreign production and which the company has actively highlighted in 2025–2026 thought-leadership content aimed at Western studios considering Vietnam as a production base.

Name

The CREATV Company

Legal name

The CREATV Company

Website

https://creatv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The CREATV Company is a Vietnam-based film and television production services firm serving major international studios and brands across nine Southeast Asian territories, with thirty years of operating history.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film & Television Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADABAG

Live-Action International/Co-Production & Service Production

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Film & TV Production (Live-Action)

SECONDARYMPADAIAG

On-Lot Location Services & Permitting Coordination

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

SECONDARYMPADAFAI

Casting & Talent Services (Casting, Background, Talent Holding)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

SECONDARYMPAAAMAG

Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Production Services for Advertising (Commercial Production, Post)

SECONDARYMPADAFAF

Set Operations & Facilities Support (Power, Generators, Site Services)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

SECONDARYMPADAIAD

Production Office Space & Support Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Studios, Soundstages & Backlots

Keywords

• Film production services
• Line production services
• Location scouting
• Post-production services
• Commercial production

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Production Services: Full-service line production and fixer services for international film, TV, and commercial productions shooting in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for services including permits, location scouting, crew hiring, equipment, casting, transport, accommodation, and post-production. Services are tailored to each production's scale and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The CREATV Company provides full-service line production and fixing services to international film, TV, and commercial productions shooting in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, covering permits, location scouting, crew hiring, equipment rental, casting, transport, accommodation, and craft services. The company also operates an in-house post-production facility offering editing, 4K color grading, CGI/VFX, motion graphics, audio editing/mixing, sound design, and voice-over recording, and extends its reach across nine Asian territories through the CREATVAsia alliance with Mandala Productions.

Product overview

The CREATV Company is a film, television, and commercial production services company offering comprehensive production support for international filmmakers. The company's core offerings include TV and digital commercial production, feature film and drama series line production, reality TV and documentary production services, corporate films, and post-production services (editing, color grading, VFX, audio mixing). Through its CREATVAsia Initiative, the company extends services across nine Southeast Asian territories in partnership with Mandala Productions. Key services include fixing, location scouting, permits acquisition, equipment brokerage, crew hiring, casting, transport, and accommodation coordination. The company operates from Ho Chi Minh City with in-house post-production facilities including editing suites, color grading on 4K calibrated screens, audio studios, and voice-over recording capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixing & Line Production Services

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mandala ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance through the CREATVAsia initiative. Mandala Productions (based in Makati, Philippines) partners with CREATV to bring international productions to Asia through shared networks of talent and pooling of regional resources. The alliance brings nine territories under the expertise of two regional powerhouse production companies: CREATV covers Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia while Mandala is the hands-on expert for Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.
• LBB Online (Little Black Book)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLBB Online is a global creative platform where CREATV maintains a company profile and contributes articles. The 'Portraits of CREATV's Associates' series on LBB showcases team members and regional partners, helping tell the story of CREATV's ecosystem and increasing visibility among international production companies.
• Screen Global Production (formerly KFTV Guide)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular sponsorship and presence on the Vietnam page of Screen Global Production (SGP). CREATV is ranked as the number one search result for production service companies in Vietnam on the platform, providing ongoing visibility to international productions researching Vietnam filming locations.
• The Location GuideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with The Location Guide, a leading resource for production locations. The partnership has helped increase CREATV's exposure within the commercials industry and positioned Vietnam as a key filming destination.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Base Media: Thailand-based production services and post-production company serving international feature films, TV, and commercials in Southeast Asia. Direct regional competitor with comparable full-service line production and post capabilities.
• Mbrella Films: Vietnam-based production services company offering line production, fixers, location scouting, and post-production for international commercials and content shooting in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Direct competitor to CREATV in the same geography and customer segments.
• Grand International Films: Vietnam-based line production and production services company serving international feature films, TV, and commercials shooting in Vietnam. Comparable service scope, customer base, and operating geography to CREATV.
• Kantana Post Production: Thailand-based post-production and production services company with established facilities serving international commercials and feature work in Southeast Asia. Comparable full-service production and post offering to CREATV.
• Mandala Productions: Philippines-based production services company and CREATV's CREATVAsia partner. Operates as a regional fixer and line producer in the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia, with overlapping service offerings and customer base.
• Salt Productions: Vietnam-based production services and line production company supporting international commercials, branded content, and filmed entertainment in Vietnam and Indochina. Competes directly with CREATV for international client budgets in the same country.
• Lighthouse Films Vietnam: Vietnam-based film and commercial production services company providing crew, locations, permits, and equipment for international productions. Directly comparable line production and fixers offerings to CREATV in Vietnam.

Regional players

• Pop Up Film Fixers: Thailand- and Southeast Asia-based production fixers and line producers serving international commercials, branded content, and reality TV across the region. Comparable fixer/line production business model to CREATV.
• 87eleven Productions: Thailand-based production services and location management company serving international commercials and content in Southeast Asia. Comparable line production and fixers service model across the same regional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Netflix Asia Production Operations: Global streaming platform and CREATV's marquee client (Tourist's Guide to Love). Operates a broad production footprint across Asia and is both a major buyer of CREATV's services and a potential long-term competitive threat if it in-houses more regional production services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/THECREATVCOMPANY
• Instagraminstagram.com/creatvasia
• Xx.com/CreatvAsia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creatvasia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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