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Runjia Hou

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Graduate student in Film and Television Production at the University of Southern California, focusing on directing and production design. Aspiring writer-director interested in stories about human connection, with an emphasis on emotional depth and clear visual storytelling. Background in music, drawing, and handcraft supports a thoughtful and creative approach to visual development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Creative Assistant/ Production Assistant

Red Horse Film
Shanghai, China
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Participated in the creative pitch phase for commercial projects for brands such as Dove, Aptamil, KFC, and Helena Rubinstein, contributing to the development of concept direction and visual style. Assisted the creative team in assembling and refining the pitch deck.
  • During production, served as an on-set Production Assistant, supporting the coordination of logistics and execution of the shoot.

Intern of Directing Department, Music Competition Variety Show

Hunan, China Broadcasting System
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for the design of stage visual effects and the editing of the promotional video for the music competition variety show Youth PI Plan.
  • Assisted in the review and organization of all materials necessary during the post-production stage, encompassing audio, video, and other pertinent data for the music competition Variety Show Call Me by Fire.
  • Additionally, provided translation services for essential materials such as subtitles and promotional scripts.

Education

Master of Arts - Film And Television Production

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media

University of California At Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, USA
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Applied Math/Communication

Pasadena City College
CA, USA
06.2022

Skills

  • Avid
  • Pro Tools
  • Canva
  • Premiere Pro
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Projects

  • Smile (Short Film) – Director & Writer January 2025
  • The Edge (Short Film) – Director & Writer June 2023
  • The Rule (Short Film) – Director & Writer June 2023
  • Cali’s Flipped (Variety Show) – Showrunner / Associate Producer / Writer March 2022 – September
  • Late Night Cooking with Aunt Linda (Short Film) – Production Designer & Director of Photography March 2025
  • Oh...Sheet (Short Film) – Producer & Editor April 2025
  • Leave Me Alone, Mr. Ex (Short Reel) – Wardrobe Assistant May 2025
  • Beneath the Deep Waters (Short Film) – Art Assistant October 2024
  • The Door (Short Film) – Set Dresser July 2023

Languages

  • Native in Mandarin
  • Native in Cantonese
  • Fluent in English
  • Semi-fluent in Korean

Timeline

Creative Assistant/ Production Assistant

Red Horse Film
05.2024 - 08.2024

Intern of Directing Department, Music Competition Variety Show

Hunan, China Broadcasting System
05.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Film And Television Production

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media

University of California At Berkeley

Associate of Arts - Applied Math/Communication

Pasadena City College

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