Malaysian director and gimbal operator making waves in US film industry

Malaysian-born cinematographer, director and gimbal operator Chia is currently based in LA. Photo: Taylor Blackburn

If you ask Zac Chia what he does for a living, it will not be a straighforward answer. Besides being an award-winning director, he is also a cinematographer and gimbal operator and technician. He has also ventured into the world of online gaming, providing content.

But wait, what’s a gimbal?