Usen Leong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from National Chengchi University and a Master’s degree in Film Studies from the National Taiwan University of Arts. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Drama & Visuals at New Era University College, Malaysia. Her academic and pedagogical interests include film and media education, visual literacy, and documentary theory and practice. In addition to his teaching and research, she serves as a content consultant Hi!Lighter, a knowledge-based youtube channel. Leong has been invited to serve as a jury member for numerous film and theatre competitions, and her critical writings have been published in leading Malaysian media outlets, including Malaysiakini and Sin Chew Daily.