Dien is a filmmaker and educator working in independent fiction, documentary, and cultural heritage projects. He previously led and developed media programs at Virginia Tech and Bard College at Simon’s Rock, and taught at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His work has screened domestically and internationally on television and at over 20 film festivals. He works as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor.
Vo, D. (2025) New York State Writers Institute, Albany Film Festival, Nomination for Best Short Film, “An Occurrence”
Vo, D. (2025) Mystic Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, Best Narrative Short for “An Occurrence”
Vo, D. (2024). Screening of "An Occurrence" at Made Here Film Festival, organized by Vermont International Film Festival and Vermont PBS.
Vo, D. (2023-2025) Jury panelist for New York Capital Region PBS WMHT, TVFilm showcase
Vo, D., Telegrafi, F. (2025). Local Film Night at LAVA Center in Greenfield, MA, Sept. 11, 2025. Guest artist presentation, including screenings of recent films made in and around Western Massachusetts, and a talk-back with the audience. Co-presented with Flonia Telegrafi.
Vo, D. (2025) Panelist on The Producers: Behind the Scenes with Western Mass Movie Makers, part of the Pioneer Valley Picture Show exhibit at Deerfield Memorial Hall.