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Jiayuan Fu

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a creative professional with extensive experience in game design, acting, and interactive media production. With over a decade in acting, I bring strong storytelling and character development skills to my projects. I’ve led game development initiatives like "Erokalious" and "Babel," blending technical expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Maya with a passion for immersive narratives. My background also includes film and video production, where I’ve directed and produced various projects. I thrive in collaborative environments and excel at combining creativity with technical proficiency to create meaningful, engaging experiences.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Leader, Erokalious

Personal Project
05.2022 - Current
  • Led a team to conceptualize a fictional world with psychological and societal themes
  • Developed the lore, artwork, and 3D scenes
  • Engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations with musicians and linguists.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other team members to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Founder & Leader, Crystal Syrcus Institute of Magic Club

Student Club
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Introduced the field of occultism through activities like tarot and Ouija boards
  • Organized seminars and discussions on the history and knowledge of occultism
  • Fostered an open, inclusive environment for the exchange of occult ideas.

Founder & Leader, Student-led Club (DFFCS)

Student Club
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Taught students software knowledge such as Maya, Unreal 5, PS, PR, AE, AI, Substance Painter, and Blender
  • Planned curriculum and organized activities to boost creativity and technical skills.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.

Producer, Short Film Production

Personal Project
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Conducted color grading using Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
  • Created visual poems that emotionally encapsulate various life experiences.

Vlogger, Animation Editing on Bilibili

Person Project
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Created and uploaded anime mashup videos as a Bilibili blogger
  • Produced longer narrative-based videos and motion graphics using After Effects
  • Surpassed approximately 100,000 total views across all videos.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

President of Student Council

Student Council
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Organized successful fundraising events to support various school projects and initiatives.
  • Successfully advocated for policy changes that positively impacted the overall campus experience for students.
  • Led event planning, design, and dissemination of promotional materials.
  • Mentored incoming student council members to ensure a smooth leadership transition between academic years.

Producer & Cinematographer & Director, Music Production

Personal Project
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Filmed and edited music videos using Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Audition
  • Conducted pre-production planning, including script development and storyboard creation
  • Managed post-production processes, including editing and sound design
  • Integrated original compositions into personal game developments.

Intern, LEEWAY ART CG Producing

LEEWAY ART
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs(Unreal Engine 5/ Maya/ Adobe Pr/ Adobe AE), increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Served as assistant director, gaining directing knowledge and providing support
  • Developed educational content, provided feedback, and familiarized with CG industry dynamics.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Actor, Films/Dramas/TV Shows/Advertisements

Child Actor
01.2009 - 01.2022
  • Performed in movies, TV dramas, commercials, and stage plays
  • Participated in major productions including '999 Cold Medicine,' 'Seven Little Robbers,' 'King Kong King,' 'Dragon Gate Escort Agency,' and 'Treasure Island No.1' by Stan Lai as an child actor
  • Work with: Media Asia Film/ Stan Lai / Beijing Galloping Horse Media / Toonmax Media /

Member, Student Council Publicity Department

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Filmed daily student life and major campus activities for documentation
  • Produced a narrative-driven documentary-style film
  • Edited and compiled footage into promotional videos.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
Shanghai China
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Game Development And Interactive Deisgn

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2028

Skills

  • Game design
  • Team Leadership
  • Video Production
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Project Planning
  • Animation
  • Playtesting
  • Maya
  • Unreal Engine 5
  • Unity
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Substance Painter
  • Adobe Premiere
  • DaVinci
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Blender
  • Nuke
  • Final Draft
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • Python
  • Directing

Accomplishments

  • JEA-China Social Mentality and the Impact of Technology, Honorable Mention Award, 2021-2022
  • JEA China National Student Media Contests – Painting, Honorable Mention Award, 2021-2022
  • Shanghai Dehong Character Awards - Prize for the Arts, 2022-2023

Community Service

  • Volunteer, Hsing Yun Centre of Culture and Education, Grade 9 - Present, Provided foundational education and emotional support to underprivileged children. Contributed to promotional video creation and event highlight editing.
  • Volunteer, First Aid Measures and Treatments for Childhood Diseases, Grade 10-11, Constructed an online website to disseminate information about childhood diseases. Published blogs to educate society about disease symptoms and treatments. Coordinated with medical professionals for accurate and reliable content.

Training

  • USC Cinematic Arts Summer Program, Grade 11, Completed a 6-week, university-level course in 2D animation. Became proficient in Maya and Nuke software, focusing on reality composition. Developed and completed a game in Unity, exploring the business model of game design.
  • New York Film Academy Summer Program in Online Animation, Grade 10, Deepened understanding of animation and industry-specific English terminology. Acquired hands-on experience in 3D animation using Maya.
  • Ori Winter Holiday Career Experience Course, Grade 10, Underwent a 2-week intensive training in 3D modeling using Maya software. Created simple models by analyzing and understanding the structure of various objects.
  • Ori Online 3D Animation Course, Grade 10, Gained 4 weeks of training in 3D animation using Maya. Practiced various animation principles, such as ball movement and skeletal binding. Created a short 3D character animation, applying learned techniques.
  • Coursera CALART Introduction to Game Design, Grade 10, Studied game design theory and applied it by creating several games. Learned various game mechanics and dynamics for different gaming environments.

Music

Music has always been a significant creative outlet for me. I enjoy composing, collaborating with musicians, and incorporating music into my multimedia projects, including game development and video production. I personally learned instruments like piano, guitar, Chinese floot. This passion for music not only enriches my storytelling but also enhances my ability to create immersive, emotionally resonant experiences across various media formats.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Intern, LEEWAY ART CG Producing

LEEWAY ART
06.2022 - 08.2022

Founder & Leader, Erokalious

Personal Project
05.2022 - Current

Founder & Leader, Crystal Syrcus Institute of Magic Club

Student Club
02.2022 - 01.2024

Founder & Leader, Student-led Club (DFFCS)

Student Club
02.2022 - 01.2024

President of Student Council

Student Council
11.2021 - 01.2023

Vlogger, Animation Editing on Bilibili

Person Project
01.2019 - 12.2023

Producer & Cinematographer & Director, Music Production

Personal Project
01.2019 - 01.2023

Member, Student Council Publicity Department

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School
01.2019 - 12.2020

Producer, Short Film Production

Personal Project
01.2018 - 01.2024

Actor, Films/Dramas/TV Shows/Advertisements

Child Actor
01.2009 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Dehong Shanghai International Chinese School

Bachelor of Arts - Game Development And Interactive Deisgn

University of Southern California
Jiayuan Fu