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Shimeng Zhou

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced in directing, production design, and editing for commercial and documentary projects with a background in film. Recently graduated from NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) and seeking opportunities in the gaming industry to transition into game development and interactive storytelling.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Manager

Office Kino Eye Inc
New York
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Arrange meetings and screenings, maintain film production equipment (including camera, lighting, etc.), and work environment (security, health, decoration), and schedule the rental of equipment and studio.

Director

Shanghai Mighty Media Corporation
Shanghai
02.2023 - 04.2023

Produced a series of documentary videos for top Black Pearl, and Michelin-starred restaurants in Shanghai.

  • Interview, write scripts, direct on set, and edit in post-production.

Documentary Director

Mango TV
Shanghai
06.2022 - 07.2022

Directed Mango TV’s micro-documentary series, The Past Ten Years, Episode #24.

  • Interview with Song Zengguang.
  • Write the script, direct on set, and assist with editing.

Game Design/Programming/Engineering

Self employed
New York
09.2024 - 09.2024

Showcased the arcade game The Omakase at Maker Faire Coney Island and the CHAUHAUS x SUSHIDELIC pop-up event; currently planning to install at a sushi restaurant.

Game Designer/Programming

Self Employed
New York
04.2025 - 04.2025

Hosted and showcased the video game Entangling at NYC Resistor show To Be Continued.

Education

MPS - Interactive Media

New York University
New York, NY
03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

School Of Visual Arts
New York, NY
05-2020

Skills

  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Production Design
  • Screenwriting
  • Script supervising
  • Casting
  • Storyboarding
  • Game design
  • 3D modeling and printing
  • Arduino
  • Motion capture

Accomplishments

Village of Nobody (21 min), short film directed by Shimeng Zhou – Writer, Director, and Editor. Jan.2020

  • Oniros Film Awards 2021 (Best Student Film).
  • Los Angeles Film Awards 2021 (Award Winner).
  • New York International Film Awards 2021 (Award Winner).
  • Feedback & Relationships Festival 2021 (Winner of Best Sound & Music)
  • Venice Film Festival 2021 (Official Selection).
  • LA Shorts International Film Festival 2021 (Official Selection).
  • NYC Independent Film Festival 2021 (Official Selection)

Nameless (26 min), short film directed by Hongjian Wen – Executive Producer and Production Designer. Jan.2019

  • WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival - Gold Remi Award (2022)
  • Crime Mystery Film & Screenplay Festival - Best Crime Film (2022)
  • Santa Monica International Film Festival - Honorable Mention (2022)

The Reunion (23 min), short film directed by Zidan Wang – Production Designer and Editor. Nov.2024

  • New York Independent Cinema Awards (Best Editing).
  • Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (official selection).

What is the Sea, fashion video, directed by Shangyu Li – Production Designer. Jan.2020

  • Chelsea Fashion Film Festival 2021 (Official Selection).

AI short film Home Again for the MIT AI for Filmmaking Hackathon. – Writer, director, editor. Feb.2024

  • Nominated for the Best Film Award and the Best AI for Voiceover Award.

Commercials

Production Designer for a commerical video for HTSC Connect. Aug.2022

Writer/Director/Editor for a commercial video for Li-Ning VIP Stories. Jan.2022

Assistant Director for a commercial video for Dom Pérignon. Oct.2021

Production Designer for a commercial video for Colgate. Sp.2021

Set Dressing for Champion's 2021 AW Lookbook commercial. Jul.2021

Editor for a promotional video for Bilibili. Jun.2021

Contact Info

cell, 347-803-9018

email, bigmouthflower@gmail.com

website, bigmouthflower.me

Timeline

Game Designer/Programming

Self Employed
04.2025 - 04.2025

Game Design/Programming/Engineering

Self employed
09.2024 - 09.2024

Director

Shanghai Mighty Media Corporation
02.2023 - 04.2023

Documentary Director

Mango TV
06.2022 - 07.2022

Studio Manager

Office Kino Eye Inc
08.2020 - 07.2021

MPS - Interactive Media

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

School Of Visual Arts

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