James Kang
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Versed in working with clients and promoting products for both narrative and commercial work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DreamWorks Production Assistant
DreamWorks Studios
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Collaborated with development team to brainstorm ideas, write scripts, create storyboards, and refine pitchable narrative
- Assisted production teams in scheduling, budgeting, and asset management for over 25 development projects.
2nd Unit for Maverick Productions, LLC.
Jane Choi
2020.10 - 2021.05
- Expanded 2nd unit capacity by collaborating across departments for stunts and wirework rigging.
- Collaborated remotely with Eric Linden to accomplish multiple pre-visuals within established timeframes.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked as associate producer.
Media Agent Intern
Corridor Digital/NODE
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup and optimization through Adobe Media Encoder and Redshift3D.
- Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value
- Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts
Emerson College
Boston, MA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Skills
- Graphics/Post Production (Avid, Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop/Lightroom/Adobe Animate)
- Color correction (Davinci Resolve)
- Video Production (Tech from ARRI, RED, BLACKMAGIC, LUMIX, and various other Cinema grade cameras)
- Screenwriting and Script Coverage
Related Experiences
Director • University of Southern California• 2023
- Directed a Thesis Documentary: "Yeojeong: Journey"
Producer • Emerson Film Production • 2022
- Co-Wrote and was the Co-Creative Executive Producer of a $40,000 thesis production, "Nyeusi"
Director • UCLA Film Production • 2021
- Created and directed a short narrative on a 50+ person thesis film crew.
Accomplishments
-Awarded Sacramento Film Festival Best Screenplay 2022
-Directed a short film that won Best Directed Short at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival in 2020
-Successfully won honorable mention at the Asian Pacific Film Competition of 2021
Certification
- SAG STUNT training from: Joining All Movement, Tempest Freerunning Gym, and UFC Gym/USC.
- Steady Camera Training - 2020
Timeline
DreamWorks Production Assistant
DreamWorks Studios
2022.05 - 2022.08
2nd Unit for Maverick Productions, LLC.
Jane Choi
2020.10 - 2021.05
Media Agent Intern
Corridor Digital/NODE
2019.07 - 2020.08
- SAG STUNT training from: Joining All Movement, Tempest Freerunning Gym, and UFC Gym/USC.
- Steady Camera Training - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts
Emerson College
Bachelor of Arts - Film Production
University of Southern California
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