Si Hau

Dear everyone, My name is Ho Si Hau, the founder, director, and producer of O2 Production—an independent film production house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, established in December 2014. For over a decade, O2 Production has steadily pursued the path of independent art, producing web series, short films, and short drama formats filled with humanistic values and healing themes tailored for youth and the community (including works like Be Your Star, Teenager Judge, I Have A Little Story, and most recently, Awaiting Dawn and Fireworks In The Deep). Today, I am writing these words with total sincerity and helplessness as we face the darkest period in O2 Production's history. Why Did We Fall Into Debt? Many might wonder: Why would we dare to proceed and release projects without sufficient production funds? The truth is that before rolling cameras, we signed sponsorship and distribution contracts with international partners. Everything should have been within a safe plan. However, as the first payment deadline approached, our partners continuously delayed, making various excuses while giving verbal commitments that they would "transfer on time, transfer immediately." Trusting them and wanting to avoid disrupting our crew's schedule, we took a leap of faith, borrowed money, and advanced the costs to complete the project. In the end, the funds never arrived, leaving us deeply buried in heavy debt. Love for O2 Production and the Journey of "Awaiting Dawn" Throughout O2 Production's journey, what audiences and supporters remember most is the dedication and sincerity we pour into every single frame. The peak of our sacrifice and trade-off was the film Awaiting Dawn. To bring this passion project to life, we had to borrow a massive sum of $20,000 USD. While we have only paid back a few thousand dollars so far, we have mapped out a plan to shoulder the remaining debt ourselves, paying it off in installments of a few hundred dollars each month until it is fully cleared. We are not using this campaign to pay off that large debt, as that is our sole responsibility to bear. Campaign Goal: $5,000 USD for "Fireworks In The Deep" The $5,000 USD we are raising in this GoFundMe campaign is not for any personal use, but will be entirely dedicated to our most urgent needs at hand: Settling the overdue expenses for the crew and cast of the short film Fireworks In The Deep. Covering minor operational and finalization costs associated with this film. O2 Production was born out of a profound love for filmmaking and the community's support. Today, once again, we humbly ask for your sharing and sheltering hearts—from anyone who has ever loved our films and our journey. Even a small contribution or a simple share of this post serves as a lifeline, helping us keep our passion alive and weather this catastrophic storm. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for listening and understanding. Sincerely, Ho Si Hau

Hello everyone, My name is Hậu, and I am the Director and Producer of O2 Production, an independent filmmaking team in Vietnam. After a long period of financial difficulties, what I want most right now is to keep O2 Production active and continue creating new stories for our audience. At the moment, I am raising $5,000 to produce 50 new short drama episodes. I have already prepared the scripts, and the actors and crew are ready to continue working on the project. The funds will be used for the necessary production expenses, including: Filming and production costs. The cost of purchasing necessary props for the 50 episodes, which will be filmed over 12 shooting days. Actor and crew fees. Location and costume rental costs. Post-production costs. Completing these 50 episodes will give O2 Production more content to release regularly, allowing us to continue our work and gradually stabilize our financial situation. If you are able to support us, no matter how small the amount, I would truly be grateful. If you are unable to donate, sharing this post with your friends or with people who love independent films would also be a great help to me. I know that $5,000 is not a small goal, but I hope that with everyone's support, we can complete these 50 episodes and continue O2 Production's filmmaking journey. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you to everyone who has supported, is supporting, or will support O2 Production. Hồ Sĩ Hậu Director & Producer O2 Production

Dear friends and supporters, My name is Hau — founder and director at O2 Production. I am writing this today with complete sincerity and humility to share a legal and financial setback arising from my lack of administrative experience when I was 26. This is something I have wrestled with for a long time, and I truly hope to receive understanding and support from the community that has loved and accompanied O2 Production over the years. What happened? Back in 2017, while producing the film project Active Boys, we received sponsorship from a brand. At that time, lacking administrative experience, I believed I needed to establish a formal company (O2 Entertainment & Media Co., Ltd.) to sign contracts and issue valid invoices to our sponsor. However, as a pure artist, I lacked experience in corporate management, tax reporting, and compliance procedures. After the project ended, the company had no further commercial operations (from 2018 to present). Due to registration address issues and missed routine filings, the company was designated as non-operational at its registered address, leading to a locked tax ID. The situation peaked when I discovered a temporary travel ban placed on me due to the company's unsettled tax obligations. After proactively working with the tax authorities to clarify the matter, I realized that I must fully dissolve the old company and settle all back taxes and late-payment penalties accumulated over the years. Our Goal & Recovery Plan The total cost to settle the tax debts, penalties, and legal fees required to close the company's tax ID is estimated at $8,000 USD (approximately 200 million VND). This amount far exceeds my current personal financial capacity. My goal between now and early December is to raise enough funds to: Settle All Tax Obligations & Penalties: Fully discharge all financial duties owed to the state for the former company. Complete Dissolution Procedures: Properly close the corporate tax ID in accordance with legal regulations. Transition to Individual Business Tax Registration: Register an appropriate, transparent, and legally compliant structure for the O2 Production YouTube channel to continue operating sustainably. Transparency Commitment & Appreciation Financial Transparency: Every contribution will be publicly updated. As soon as all filings with the tax authority and legal advisors are finalized, I will post all receipts, tax payment vouchers, and official dissolution decisions on our official channels. Heartfelt Gratitude: Your support not only helps me overcome this legal hurdle, but also gives O2 Production the chance to create future films. The names of all supporters will be gratefully honored in the Special Thanks section of our upcoming film projects. We deeply appreciate any help and sharing from you. Thank you for taking the time to read our story!

Story: Dear Cinema Lovers and LGBTQ+ Community Supporters, I am Ho Si Hau, Director and Founder of O2 Production – an independent studio that has spent over 11 years telling meaningful stories for the LGBTQ+ community in Vietnam through acclaimed short films and series.  Today, we are taking our biggest leap yet: "Candy" (สวัสดีที่รัก / Chào Người Dấu Yêu) – our very first independent feature film.  1. The Story: A Journey of Love, Loss & Healing "Candy" follows Thien, a lost young man escaping his past, and Nghia, a terminally ill man holding onto every second of life. They meet in the vibrant streets of Chiang Mai (Thailand) and embark on a life-changing healing journey to the peaceful Phu Quy Island (Vietnam).  It is a story about finding love when you feel incomplete, facing grief, and learning to live again.  2. Why We Need Your Help As an independent production team, we do not have the backing of major commercial studios. To bring "Candy" to life with the cinematic quality, sound, and visual beauty it deserves, we need our community.  Our target is £200,000 GBP. Every penny raised goes directly into production: 60% — Filming & Equipment: Cinema-grade camera gear, lighting, and authentic locations in Thailand & Vietnam.  25% — Cast & Crew: Fair compensation for our dedicated Thai & Vietnamese cast and crew.  15% — Post-Production & Sound: Professional color grading, sound design, and music licensing for international film festivals. 3. Your Perks & Special Recognition We want every single backer to feel part of this movie’s journey: Special Thanks Credit: Every donor, no matter the amount, will have their name listed in the official movie credits as a contributor.  Exclusive Early Access: Once our international film festival run ends, you will receive a private, password-protected link to watch "Candy" before its official commercial release. 4. Help Us Make This Film Possible Whether you donate £5 or simply share this campaign link with your friends, you are directly helping an independent queer story reach the world.  Thank you for believing in independent cinema and helping us tell stories that touch hearts. With gratitude, Ho Si Hau & The O2 Production

Hello everyone, My name is Ho Si Hau, founder and director of O2 Production, an independent film studio in Vietnam. Today, I am asking for your help with something I never thought I would have to ask for. Years ago, I made a decision with good intentions but very little experience. Today, that decision has become one of the greatest financial burdens I have ever faced. Around 2018, when I was still in my twenties, I officially registered O2 Production as a company. My goal was simple. I needed a tax identification number, a business license, and the ability to issue VAT invoices so sponsors could legally support one of our early productions, Active Boy. At that time, I didn't understand the long-term legal and financial responsibilities that come with owning a company. I wasn't trying to build a large business—I simply wanted to make films and ensure everything was done legally. Over the following years, I devoted my life to independent filmmaking. Every dollar I earned was invested back into O2 Production. Like many independent filmmakers, I faced constant financial challenges, but I never gave up because I believed that stories have the power to change lives. Then one day, I discovered that my company had unresolved tax and administrative issues. At one point, I was even temporarily prohibited from leaving Vietnam because of outstanding tax obligations. Fortunately, after working directly with the tax authorities, I resolved those issues and was allowed to travel again. I thought everything had finally been settled. However, after reviewing the company's records more carefully, I realized there were still many unresolved administrative matters. I consulted with the local tax office as well as several professional accounting firms. They all gave me the same recommendation: The best solution is to officially dissolve the company. If I continue producing films in the future, I should establish a new company with the proper business registration for film production. After receiving quotations from multiple accounting services, I learned that the total cost of completing the dissolution process is approximately $7,000. For many companies, this might be a manageable expense. For me, it is overwhelming. As an independent filmmaker, every project I have created has been funded through years of hard work, YouTube revenue, sponsorships, donations, and the incredible support of people who believe in O2 Production. Finding an additional US$7,000 to resolve this legal burden is simply beyond my current financial ability. That is why I have created this GoFundMe campaign. I am not asking for money to buy equipment, travel, or improve my personal lifestyle. I am asking for help to close a difficult chapter of my life. Resolving this issue will allow me to move forward without the weight of an old company that no longer serves its purpose. It will also allow me to build a stronger and more sustainable foundation for O2 Production's future. For more than a decade, O2 Production has been dedicated to creating independent LGBTQ+ films in Vietnam. We have worked with limited resources but unlimited passion, always believing that meaningful stories deserve to be told. If one of our films has ever made you smile, cry, feel understood, or simply reminded you that you are not alone, I humbly ask for your support today. No donation is too small... Every contribution brings me one step closer to resolving this burden and continuing to create films that inspire hope, empathy, and understanding. Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for believing in O2 Production. With all my gratitude, Ho Si Hau Founder & Director O2 Production

Hello to all cinema lovers, We are O2 Production, a pioneering studio in Vietnam’s Boys' Love (BL) market with over 11 years of experience. Following the success of Mr. Cinderella, Love Bill, and Be Your Star, we are thrilled to introduce our biggest and most ambitious TV series to date: The Lost Ring. The Story The Lost Ring is a symphony of love and hatred, sweetness and pain, where characters must confront deep psychological wounds and ruthless choices. The series delves into two contrasting storylines: Minh Quan & Thanh Tu – Healing & Hope: Quan, a cold and wealthy heir deeply wounded by his upbringing, gets drunk one night and accidentally places a half-billion-VND ring on the finger of Tu—a gentle, poor young man who has just gone through heartbreak. This twist of fate binds them together. As Tu enters Quan’s life as his personal cook, his sincerity slowly reaches Quan’s most vulnerable side, teaching a man who once despised men how to open his heart and heal. Minh Han, Trung Anh & Toan Hieu – Obsession & Destruction: Serving as a darker reflection of love, Han loves Trung Anh so intensely that it turns into a toxic, possessive obsession. Out of a fear of loneliness, the fragile Trung Anh remains trapped in this spiral, until Hieu appears as a pragmatic and unpredictable catalyst, pushing their jealousy, pain, and obsession to the absolute limit. Why We Need Your Support This large-scale project consists of 20 episodes (30-40 minutes per episode). The screenplay is fully finalized, and the total production budget is estimated at $200,000 USD. To deliver luxurious visual contrasts, high-end culinary backdrops, and intense psychological drama at a top-tier cinematic standard, we truly need the collective strength of our global community. Your generous contributions will go directly toward professional cinema-grade equipment, premium set designs, post-production, and crew welfare. Proven Track Record & Credibility O2 Production is currently the first and only exclusive BL distribution partner in Vietnam collaborating with Universal Japan. You can fully trust that your support goes toward a dedicated, capable team with proven milestones: Love Bill: Over 6 million views on YouTube. Mr. Cinderella: Ranked among the Top 10 Hottest BL Series in Asia; the lead couple voted #2 Best On-Screen BL Couple. Be Your Star: Gathered over 15 million views on YouTube with strong engagement from Thailand, the Philippines, and China. Every donation and share on GoFundMe is a priceless vote of confidence that helps us bring this grand project to the screen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and continuous support! O2 Production & Director Ho Si Hau