KAIXIN ZHANG
San Francisco,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Promotional Film
San Francisco Fire Department
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Authored and presented the original script, securing funding from the SFFD.
- Led a dynamic team for on-site filming and interviews at various locations.
- Managed all aspects of production, culminating in the commercial 'Seconds Matter' officially released by the San Francisco Fire Department on YouTube.
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Kaixin Zhang "Today Is The Day"
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Wrote script and formed production teams.
- Managed multiple pre-production processes, including budgets, scheduling, location scouting, and selection.
- Directed daily on-set operations, managing crew and cast to ensure efficient workflow and maintain a productive and harmonious set environment.
1st Assistant Director
Universal Arts International Education Consulting
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Leading the entire process of six students film productions.
- Ensured all daily shooting targets were met.
- Recommended multiple solutions to address issues both on and off the set.
- Guaranteeing on-set safety and the efficient completion of each shoot.
1st Assistant Director
Civil Aviation Air Traffic Management Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Completed the coordination between the production team and CAAC.
- Provided crucial support in overseeing on-set operations, aiding in the achievement of production goals and objectives.
- Ensured the safe and efficient completion of filming within the specified timeframe for a team of 56 members and 45 actors.
Film Producer
Leo Ma "Brewed In Nostalgia"
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed production budgets, including managing a budget of $70,000, and assembled production teams.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to ensure a seamless production workflow and advance projects in accordance with established timelines.
- Implemented catering plans, ensuring smooth and efficient operations on set.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Motion Pictures & Television - Film Directing
Academy of Art University
San Francisco05.2024
Skills
- Directing experience
- Content creation
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Movie scheduling and budgeting
- Digital Photography
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
Award-winning dancer (Gold Award recipient at the Singapore International Chinese Dance Competition), photography, piano, calligraphy, and long-distance running.
Timeline
Film Producer
Leo Ma "Brewed In Nostalgia"
11.2023 - 03.2024
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
Kaixin Zhang "Today Is The Day"
09.2023 - 12.2023
Director, Promotional Film
San Francisco Fire Department
02.2023 - 07.2023
1st Assistant Director
Civil Aviation Air Traffic Management Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
1st Assistant Director
Universal Arts International Education Consulting
01.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Fine Arts - Motion Pictures & Television - Film Directing
Academy of Art University
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