Devan Fujinaka
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Dedicated Film Director, Screenwriter, Visual Artist, and Film Editor with almost half a decade of experience working in motion picture and film. Won several awards from film festivals around the globe such as Hawaii International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival (American Pavilion), Venice Shorts, and many more. Directed, produced, and edited over 20 projects in the past 3 years, with budgets spanning from $0-20,000. Has a keen understanding of visual rhythm and film theory, and polished in editing skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Editor (Contract)
Leading With Mastery LLC
Honolulu , Hawaii
2022.03 - Current
- Produced and edited videos and commercial projects for Leading With Mastery LLC, consistently taking consumer-targeted projects from concept to completion.
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Worked closely with clients throughout the post-production process to ensure their satisfaction with the final product.
- Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with content.
Film Director/Editor
Neuro Pictures LLC
Honolulu , HI
2020.03 - Current
- Directed and edited over 20 narrative shorts with budgets ranging up to $20,000, with a number of them screening and winning awards at film festivals such as the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival, Hawai`i International Film Festival, Venice Shorts, and others.
- Directed and edited Sunset on 44, which premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival and was nominated and made Honorable Mention for Best Made in Hawaii Short, being mentioned in Variety Magazine and Yahoo News.
- Edited projects proficiently using programs such as Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
Sales Floor Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
Honolulu , Hawaii
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Was responsible for stocking and maintaining the aisles of canned and boxed goods, in addition to the frozen, dry & dairy sections.
- Provided customer service and answer any product-related questions when needed, and communicate pass-downs to other Team Members when instructed to do so by Team Leaders.
- Assisted the receiving team with FDA temperature compliance.
Video Editor (Contract)
Hoku Legacy Group
Honolulu , Hawaii
2020.04 - 2022.03
- Completed contracted video work for Hoku Legacy Group on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Ensured all projects were delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Consistently took consumer-targeted projects from concept to completion.
- Edited videos on Davinci Resolve Studio and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cinematic Arts
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CASkills
- Post-Production Editing
- Creative Collaboration
- Adobe CS6 Proficiency
- Davinci Resolve Proficiency
- Avid Media Composer
- Sound Editing
- Premiere Pro and FCP Expertise
- Project Management and Leadership
- Communication
- Keen Understanding of and eye for visual rhythm
- Fine Arts and Design
- Knowledge of motion picture theory
- Adobe Photoshop
- Film Production Budget Management
- Strong aesthetic sensibilities
Accomplishments
- 2020 Award Winner at Venice Shorts
- 2020 2x Award Winner at Hawai`i International Film Festival
- 2020 Award Winner at Indie Shorts Fest
- 2021 `Ohina Screenwriting Labs Fellow
- 2021 Award Nominee at Independent Shorts
- 2022 Selected as Student Jury Member for the Hawai`i International Film Festival
- 2022 Jury Award Winner at the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival
- 2023 Nominee and Honorable Mention for Best Made in Hawaii Short at the Hawai`i International Film Festival
Affiliations
- 2023 Painting Showcased in Susan Rogers-Aregger Gallery - Group Exhibition curated by MaryAnne Long & Elizabeth O’Brien
- 2023 Hired by Honolulu Burger Co. to paint mural at their Kaimuki location.
Timeline
Sales Floor Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
2022.08 - 2023.06
Video Editor (Contract)
Leading With Mastery LLC
2022.03 - Current
Video Editor (Contract)
Hoku Legacy Group
2020.04 - 2022.03
Film Director/Editor
Neuro Pictures LLC
2020.03 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Cinematic Arts
Azusa Pacific University
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