Aria Inthavong is an award-winning director, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Laos, his work spans documentary, narrative film, and digital storytelling, grounded in humanist narratives that center lived experience and emotional truth, often shaped by broader social and historical realities.

His projects have reached over 500 million viewers across digital, broadcast, and festival platforms, with work featured by outlets including CNN, Vice, BuzzFeed, and more. He leads productions from concept through delivery, overseeing creative development, production, and post-production while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet creative, audience, and strategic goals.

In 2023, his narrative feature debut Nowhere Men premiered at the Micheaux Film Festival, where it received Best Feature honors, Best Actor, and the Panavision Award, including a $60,000 grant. His documentary work - including the Academy Award-qualifying short Serge - has earned international festival selections, a Webby Award Honoree designation, and millions of views online.

Aria is currently in post-production on his first feature documentary and developing his next narrative project, while continuing to collaborate on select digital and branded projects aligned with his storytelling approach - prioritizing ethical storytelling, clarity of intent, and strong creative collaboration.

If you’re interested in collaborating, please e-mail aria@ariainthavong.com or use the contact form.