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Los Angeles, California, United States

EUROPA | Sci-Fi, Drama• Edited a sci-fi drama shot on Sony's LED Virtual Production Stage in collaboration with Pixomondo that delves into themes of space exploration and human resilience, supported by Sony Pictures post-production resources, executive produced by Entertainment Technology Center• Coordinated and collaborated with the director, AEs, VFX artists, and sound design team to deliver high-quality cuts, bringing the story's futuristic vision to life with engaging storytelling

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ramadan America | Drama, TV Series• Edited a scripted anthology series that premiered at SXSW Muslim House 2024, winning the SeriesFest "All Around Excellence" award• Employed advanced editing techniques to enhance cultural storytelling, ensuring visual consistency and engaging viewer experience

Burbank, California, United States

• Designed and implemented curriculums focused on technical skills, storytelling techniques, and creative feedback integration• Led editing workshops and guided students in producing and editing a 40-minute original mockumentary

Los Angeles, California, United States

Jack & Lou: a Gangster Love Story | Drama, Crime, Feature• Organized and cataloged footage, managed media databases, and coordinated with AEs to meet critical deadlines• Supported executive thought leadership with dailies, cuts, and exports, ensuring smooth post-production flow in a fast-paced environment

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Guided and supervised the post-production process, including editing, turnover, and screenings• Assisted faculty in class arrangement, scheduling, and communication with students

Los Angeles, California, United States

Social Studies | TV Series, Documentary• Organized and categorized unedited footage from 130 shooting days for a multi-series documentary directed by Lauren Greenfield• Created and maintained an updated editorial and archival database to enhance workflow efficiency• Troubleshot hardware and software issues• Initiated media transfers and transcodes, syncing audio and video sources

Los Angeles, California, United States

Danceable | Documentary• Edited a documentary about three dancers with disabilities seeking freedom through movement that screened at multiple Oscar-qualifying film festivals, shortlisted by Yugo BAFTA

Los Angeles, California, United States

Phantom | Narrative Feature

• Provided guidance and consultation for the “Directing in Fictional Narrative” class • Assisted students in developing screenplays, directing, and producing short films

Tank Fairy | Fantasy, Comedy | Dir. Erich Rettstadt2022 SXSW Film Festival “Audience Award”2022 SIFF “Special Jury Prize”2022 Frameline Film Festival “Best Narrative Short”2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest “Special Mention Best LGBTQ+ Short”

Mr. Right | Web series pilot | Writer: Joyce Wu

Lose Myself | Music video | Client: Megan Winsor2021 WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival “Silver Remi Winner”• Coordinated and managed creative components with collaborators from LA and Taipei• Created storyboards and shot lists for client and film crew members• Developed pitch deck and negotiated budgets and festival strategies with client and sponsors • Conducted and led auditions, callbacks and rehearsals

Play written by award-winning French playwright Joël Pommerat, 120 minutesGraduation Production (Class 2018) of NTU Drama and TheatreAsia Premiere at Hakka Music and Theater Center, Taiwan

Play about the fears and desires of the Taiwanese actors' life, 100 minutesPremiered at 2017 Taipei Fringe Festival, Taiwan

Play written by award-winning German playwright Ferdinand von Schirach, 150 minutesPerformed in Taipei, Taiwan

Play written by award-winning Korean playwright CHONG Wishing, 60 minutesPerformed in Taipei, Taiwan

Original play, 20 minutesPremiered in Taipei, Taiwan

Adaptation play of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night's Dream, 70 minutes Premiered at 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival, Taiwan

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Cinematography And Film/Video Production, Gpa: 3.925

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General