Photography/Videography/Filmmaking/Scripting

Education

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communicate, and the skills necessary to express these ideas effectively through images and sounds. The course seeks to develop an individual with strong critical faculties, a clear sense of what he/she wishes to GPA: 4/4

08/2023

School of Cinematic Arts, Filmmaking Intensive Summer Program University of Southern California

and concepts from industry luminaries.

Selected after a rigorous screening process, this free film study programme is designed to teach filmmaking techniques Expected in 12/2024

Take One Young Filmmaker Support Workshop

Asian Culture and Media Alliance

storytelling, culminating in award-winning short films and photography projects. Through coursework in media production and visual arts, developed a strong foundation in creative filmmaking and UCSD 2022 Official Photography Competition 1st Place Adam Douglas Kamil Short Film Award

Italo Scanga Memorial and Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship Awarded The Russell Grant

GPA: 3.9/4

Expected in 12/2024

Bachelor of Arts

University of California, San Diego

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Social Media Promotion

Visual design

Scriptwriting

Photography

Film and Video Production

Creative Development

engagement. Seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative and collaborative media projects. leadership in student filmmaking organizations. Skilled in utilizing social media for promotional strategies and audience and scriptwriting. Proven success in leading projects from concept to completion, resulting in festival selections and Highly motivated and creative filmmaker and photographer with experience in video production, photography, editing, Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 09/2002

Age: 22

CHEN

***************@*****.*** +1-858-***-**** San Diego, CA 92130 Website: www.hongyuchen.org

HONGYU

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Selfie Fairy Photography Studio, USA

USA

Part-time Photographer/Videographer

04/2023 - Current

Managed client consultations to capture and fulfill unique photography and videography needs.

Designed and developed different themes for shoots, developed shooting plans, executed specific shooting sessions, and conducted post-production editing.

Think Round, Inc, USA USA

Editing (Volunteer)

03/2024 - 09/2024

Collaborated in creative team efforts to develop engaging short video concepts related to children's mental and physical health Beijing Liangjie Culture Co., Ltd.

Film Researcher / Film Event Curator

02/2024 - 08/2024

Identified topics based on the project and assisted in completing the preliminary exhibition planning.

Played a key role in the successful execution and supervision of film event curations at international festivals, including Cannes and the Student Academy Awards.

English:

Full Professional

Chinese (Mandarin):

Native/ Bilingual

2024.01- Now UCSD EleFilm Club

Founder & President

1. In the first quarter of establishing the club, recruited 40 students, creating an opportunity for everyone in the campus community to experience film production.

2. Secured over a thousand dollars in funding through club activities and collaborated with both on-campus and off-campus organizations.

3. Organized workshops based on the participants' needs and interests, teaching the principles and techniques of film production.

4. Collected film information and related knowledge, providing a platform for film enthusiasts to exchange ideas. 5. Developed and organized on-campus short film shooting activities and film festivals. 2022.09-2023.12 UCSD Chinese Students and Scholars Association Director of Publicity

1. Primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the promotional strategy for the CSSA. 2. Shot videos and photos to promote campus life at UCSD, helping the organization's social media account gain over a thousand followers.

2024.03-2024.12 Prof. Brian Cross Independent Documentary Project Director

1. Filmed a 30-minute documentary about a boy of Kazakh descent and his Chinese adoptive family. 2. Managed the entire film crew as the organizer, communicated with the subjects, and arranged the schedule. 3. Worked with Professor Brian Cross as a mentor to help me refine the film's content and enhance its quality. GOCAA International Music Competition (Photographer/Videographer) Wedding, Portrait, Family Photo (Photographer/Videographer) Short Film

In the Clouds (2024), 17min, director & screenwriter Seattle Queer Film Festival – Selected

Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival – Semi-finalist Experience

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