Jeremy Hsing

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

    Tutor/Program Liaison

    James S. Thalman Library
    Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

    Editor In Chief

    Bulldog Times
    Aug 2019 - Sept 2019

    Screenwriter

    UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Jan 2020 - May 2020

    Program Support Technician

    UCLA Residential Life Learning Centers
    Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

    AAPI Student Lead

    Center for Scholars & Storytellers
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

    Founder + Co-Host

    Iridescence Podcast
    Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

    Gallery Ambassador

    Hammer Museum
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

    Film Festival Intern

    The MY HERO Project
    Mar 2021 - May 2021

    Development Intern

    Branded Pictures Entertainment
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

    Film Committee

    FAST (Fashion and Student Trends) at UCLA
    May 2021 - Jul 2022

    Creative Volunteer

    Asians in Animation
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

    Editor

    Iridescence Film
    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

    Research Intern

    indigenous
    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

    Development Intern

    FilmNation Entertainment
    Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

    Writer's Workshop Member

    Chinese in Entertainment (CIE)
    Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

    Creative Diversity Equity & Inclusion Intern

    WarnerMedia
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

    Academy Gold Rising Intern

    Academy Gold
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

    Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern

    J. Paul Getty Trust
    Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

    Entertainment Lab Cohort Member

    RespectAbility
    Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

    Producer

    Fish Short Film
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

    Education and Public Engagement Intern

    Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

    Poetic Screenwriters Lab Participant

    Get Lit - Words Ignite
    Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

    Development Intern

    Film Independent
    Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

    Writing Workshop Participant

    East West Players
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

    Entertainment and News Media Fellow

    RespectAbility
    Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

    Seasonal Episodic Lab Coordinator

    Sundance Institute
    Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

    Director

    PBS
    Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

    Writing Fellow

    The Art of Cinema Excellence Foundation
    Apr 2024 - now

    Script Reader

    Diverso
    May 2024 - now

    College Counselor

    Top Scholar College Prep
    Current Company
    Jul 2024 - now

    Creative Career Lab Fellow

    Get Lit - Words Ignite
    Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

    Seasonal Episodic Lab Coordinator

    Sundance Institute
    Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

    Script Reader

    Antigravity Academy
  • About me

    PBS American Masters Director | Academy Gold Rising Mentee

  • Education

    • Ruben s. ayala high school

      2014 - 2018
      4.3 gpa

      Activities and Societies: Indie Pictures Film Club, Bulldog Times, Psychology Club

    • University of california, los angeles

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree psychology

      Activities and Societies: Film & Photography Society, Bruin Film Society, UCLA Residential Life Minors: Film, Television & Digital Media and Art History

    • University of california, los angeles

      2019 - 2019
      Film summer institute film production

      Activities and Societies: ● Learned filmmaking through classes in Screenwriting, Cinematography, Directing, and Editing taught by UCLA Professors in the MFA film program● Gained hands on experience on film sets as script supervisor and gaffer● Attended weekly symposiums featuring prominent guests in the film industry such as the Executive Producer of FX's TV Show Pose, Steven Canals as well as agents in the Creative Artists Agency and the United Talent Agency

  • Experience

    • James s. thalman library

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
      Tutor/program liaison

      Mission: Strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all the people who call San Bernardino County home● Provided test preparation support for routine, standardized and college entrance examinations● Created effective tutoring sessions by working closely with students to ascertain literacy goals and expectations● Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on the summer reading program

    • Bulldog times

      Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
      Editor in chief

      Mission: Present news of the Ayala High School's Activities in a timely fashion and to recognize individuals of merit● Oversaw all facets of staffing objectives, including training and daily supervision of 30 staff writers to establish brand● Pitched stories weekly, storyboarded plans, and assigned writing to various reporters that highlighted their voices● Reviewed and edited copy ahead of monthly issue for final evaluation, and verified content conformed to guidelines

    • Ucla school of theater, film & television

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2019

      Mission: Serve as a premier global interdisciplinary professional school that develops outstanding humanistic storytellers, industry leaders and scholars whose diverse, innovative voices enlighten, engage and inspire change for a better world● Pitched and wrote a 12-page psychological thriller titled Pandora exploring toxic family relationships and obsession● Established look of film as colorist in post-production using a 3D LUT to create a dark color grade and cinematic feel● Adapted the script to production phase in seven days in collaboration with the director, producer, cast, and crew● Maintained visual continuity in costumes and assisted with forgotten lines as script supervisor for three set days Show less

      • Screenwriter

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2019
      • Gaffer

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2019
      • Director

        Aug 2019 - Sept 2019
    • Ucla residential life learning centers

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      Program support technician

      Mission: Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive living-learning communities that engage residents in the fostering of their academic success, personal growth, leadership development, and social responsibility● Operated AMX and Crestron controlled audiovisual systems, LCD projectors, powered PA systems, and more on a weekly basis for events ranging from theatrical to corporate such as Open Mic Night, restART, and Black History Extravaganza● Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy with customers at events with over 200 attendees while working to resolve complaints, problems, or responding to questions Show less

    • Center for scholars & storytellers

      Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

      ● Create tip sheet on Asian American Mental Health representation in collaboration with CAPE● Analyze 500+ entries in the Race and Entertainment Media Test (REM) to present script analysis highlighting Asian-American representation to Michelle Sugihara, the Executive Director of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), in preparation for an educational summit and collaboration on Clubhouse● Write short screenplay on the topic of AAPI mental health to serve as template for authentic storytelling in AAPI Mental Health think tank in collaboration with CAPE Show less ● Serve as Center for Scholars & Storytellers point of contact for keynote speaker Kal Penn (best known for starring roles in the Harold & Kumar franchise, The Namesake, Designated Survivor, and House, among other film and television projects, including Sunnyside, which he co-created)● Register attendees at welcome desk checking for vaccination cards and symptom checker clearance● Manage Diversity Writers Programs Room featuring:Panelists: Liz Alper (Board of Directors for the WGA), Karen Horne (Senior Vice President of Equity & Inclusion at WarnerMedia), Benjamin Lopez (Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers), Janet Yang (Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning Hollywood producer; Empire of the Sun, The Joy Luck Club, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Shanghai Calling, High Crimes)Moderator: George Huang (Writer/Director; Professor of Screenwriting at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television)● Manage Who Gets to Tell the Story Room featuring:Panelists: Darla Anderson (Producer at Netflix; former producer for Pixar, known for work on Coco, Toy Story 3, Monsters, Inc.), Marcela Aviles (Latinx cultural media consultant for Pixar, Coco; Producer and writer), Amee Dolleman (Producer, Executive Director of Original Movies for Disney Branded Television), Kevin Lin (Talent and Literary Agent at CAA, Co-Head of Cultural Business Strategy at CAA), Dana Stevens (Fatherhood, The Woman King, The Nightingale)Moderator: Nancy Kanter (Netflix Executive Producer; Former EVP Content and Creative Strategy for Disney Channels) Show less ● Edited podcasts for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers using Adobe Premiere Pro such as:➼ "What Would Leslie Knope Do?" Civic engagement town hall podcast featuring Michael Schur (creator of "The Good Place" and co-creator of "Parks and Recreation"), Navia Robinson (teen actress on Disney's "Raven's Home", and Dr. Pamela Hieronymi (Philosophy Professor at UCLA)➼ "The Social Dilemma" podcast featuring featuring Larissa Rhodes (Producer of The Social Dilemma), Jeff Orlowski (Director of The Social Dilemma), Dr. Candice Odgers (UC Irvine Professor & Child Development Expert), and Dr. Yalda T Uhls (Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scholars & Storytellers) Show less ● Authored an article for Fortune Magazine evaluating the Academy's Oscar nominations and progress behind the scenes in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion● Authored three articles for the Center for Scholars & Storytellers:➼ How the modern digital age perpetuates our desire to perform and need to align our self-worth with our accomplishments➼ Why Wonder Woman 1984’s lack of diversity is the root cause for its mediocre critical reception and box office➼ The history of AAPI hate in America as well as what allies in the entertainment industry and the world at large can do to create lasting and effective change Show less

      • AAPI Student Lead

        Apr 2021 - Feb 2023
      • Summit Team Member

        Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
      • Clubhouse Project Lead Manager

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Podcast Editor

        Feb 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Blog Contributor

        Jan 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Research Intern

        Dec 2020 - Sept 2021
    • Iridescence podcast

      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      Founder + co-host

      Mission: Iridescence is defined as “showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.” Film allows you to do just that. By experiencing stories from different perspectives than your own, you can expand your worldview and live your life in a much more fulfilling and profound way; The best movies transcend cultural/social barriers and find a universality in the personal, thus expressing an iridescence● Co-host and founder of a bi-weekly podcast reviewing films and TV shows highlighting inclusion, equity, and diversity● Implement social media strategy on Instagram increasing viewer engagement by 8600% within the first month of launch● Edit podcast audio on a bi-weekly basis to maintain cohesion, cadence, and flow using Adobe Premiere Pro and Anchor● Research film industry news that amplify BIPOC voices using Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Mediaversity Show less

    • Hammer museum

      Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
      Gallery ambassador

      Mission: Champion the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light, to experience the unexpected, to ignite our imaginations, and inspire change● Monitor the art gallery spaces while engaging with over 300 customers daily as part of the Made in LA 2020 series to answer questions and provide insight on the artists and artwork● Provide customer service by greeting visitors upon entry with professionalism and a positive attitude● Enforce Covid-19 guidelines by maintaining social distancing and mask wearing among patrons Show less

    • The my hero project

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      Film festival intern

      Mission: Use media and technology to celebrate the best of humanity and to empower young people to realize their own potential to effect positive change in the world.● Spearhead four person team for Chloe Zhao project via brainstorming, editing, and voiceover● Authored two articles for MY HERO, one on Kendrick Lamar's cultural influence and another on Keanu Reeves' selflessness● Find and invite filmmakers to submit their film entry to the film festival that celebrates a hero or concepts of heroism● Run the Women Transforming Media social media by making graphics and promoting engagement based off viewer data Show less

    • Branded pictures entertainment

      Mar 2021 - May 2021
      Development intern

      Mission: Discovering under-exploited properties, re-imagining them for today’s audiences and adding commercially compelling actors and directors with compelling marketing approaches● Write coverage on 3-5 scripts, pilots and books a week in development for Todd Harris's production company, which produced the Oscar-nominated Trial of the Chicago 7● Consult on writer, director, actor, and producer choices for projects in development and writers’ rooms to maintain brand● Brainstorm acquisition and adaptation of IP into film, theater, and television during weekly departmental meetings with guest appearances from Director Rachel Feldman (Lilly), Writer Brad Hennig (Stage Mother), and Writer Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) Show less

    • Fast (fashion and student trends) at ucla

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
      Film committee

      Mission: FAST is UCLA’s first and only fashion club. Founded in 2001, FAST is the epicenter for all things related to fashion and the fashion industry at UCLA, giving young talents a platform to showcase their work at our annual industry level Spring runway show ● Edit Nicholas Chu's designer line featuring models George Vetushko and Nicole Anticona● Collaborate with six person crew in weekly meetings to prepare first ever online runway show● Provide feedback to fellow editors to improve on flow, cohesion, and style of the edit Show less

    • Asians in animation

      May 2021 - Jul 2022
      Creative volunteer

      Mission: To celebrate and support the international Asian animation community, so they can reach new heights. Our pillars are International Education, Representation, and Celebration. We run content on social media to share information, stories, resources, and perspectives, but most importantly, championing the worldwide Asian community.● Researched current and emerging creatives in the Asian community to brainstorm potential collaboration via workshop or panel to educate aspiring listeners● Interviewed CAPE Directing Fellow Isha Mangalmurti on how to break into animation for IG informational● Wrote and edited articles about the animation space in collaboration with the AIA volunteer team● Designed graphics for social media posts on Instagram Show less

    • Iridescence film

      Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

      ● Official Selection at Cineasian Films; Finalist at Independent Shorts Awards; Semifinalist at Indie Shorts Fest; Semifinalist at IndieX Film Fest ; Official Selection at LA Sun Film Fest●Compiled 53 shot list divided in 3 day shoot in collaboration with cinematographer and 1st AD● Created mood boards with costume + production designer to establish visual aesthetic of film● Trained actor to learn Chinese dialect necessary to authentically portray the character of Carrie● Made promo video about the purpose of the film to garner support and reach a wider audience Show less ● Wrote a short script about AAPI mental health; SEMIFINALIST in WeScreenplay Shorts Contest; QUARTERFINALIST in Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards Season 6; SEMIFINALIST in 2021 Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival Screenwriting Competition; SEMIFINALIST in Dallas Screenwriting Competition, QUARTERFINALIST in Atlanta Film Festival Screenwriting Competition● TOP 3% of discoverable shorts on Coverfly, featured on the RED LIST● Logline: Christian Huang, an aspiring AAPI artist, is in the midst of applying for college when he has an argument with his traditional first-gen father that triggers a panic attack. After learning about his father's struggles through his mother's eyes, he sees his dad for the first time and writes the poem of his life. Show less

      • Editor

        Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Producer

        Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Director

        Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      • Writer

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
    • Indigenous

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Research intern

      Mission: Indigenous is an award-winning, next generation studio, creating transcendent content for every screen, from native digital content to film and television.● Research trending stories from websites, blogs, and social media to develop potential ideas to spotlight on Instagram● Create compelling pitch decks that advocate for the appeal of unique subjects to be greenlit by 11 person creative team● Perform outreach to story subjects, serving as liaison for potential collaborators and 60 Second Docs team via Gmail Show less

    • Filmnation entertainment

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Development intern

      Mission: FilmNation combines creativity with strategic insight to craft bold, unforgettable stories and champion visionary talent. Our standards are high, our optimism is infectious and our audience is global.● Write script coverage on 6-8 projects a week for development or potential sale depending on fit with company brand● Brainstorm acquisition and adaptation of IP into film and television during weekly meetings with development team● Create filmmaker pitch decks and perform competitive research in collaboration with production and marketing team Show less

    • Chinese in entertainment (cie)

      Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
      Writer's workshop member

      ● Mission: Chinese in Entertainment (CIE) is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization that supports and promotes Chinese talent and culture in the United States. CIE members are mostly young professionals working in entertainment, media and the arts.● Selected to participate in the Chinese in Entertainment Writer's Workshop 2021; past mentors include producers Janet Yang (Joy Luck Club) and Lifeng Wang (Skiptrace)

    • Warnermedia

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
      Creative diversity equity & inclusion intern

      ● Mission: Inspire, inform and entertain audiences with high-quality, diverse content—bringing them stories that have purpose and impact and voices that need to be heard.● Provide creative feedback to 40 writers in the WarnerMedia Access Writer's Program to amplify the voices of historically marginalized narrative writers in the U.S. and Canada in partnership with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television● Serve as juror for the HBO Max X WarnerMedia Access Animated Shorts Program by grading entries adhering to a rubric and standard guideline● Design social media graphics to amplify reach of WarnerMedia Early Career Bootcamp that exposes various pathways into the industry to underrepresented, low-income college students in partnership with Illuminative, MPAC Hollywood Bureau, RespectAbility and the Transgender Film Center● Assist the Pipeline Programs Pillar under Equity & Inclusion Senior Director Kathy Le Backes by supporting efforts to expand the talent pool of underrepresented writers and directors and build additional pathways for diverse talent● Create lookbook of Early Career Bootcamp cohort feature their bios, resumes, and linkedin page to send to WarnerMedia recruiters● Research information on every major showrunner's, directing, and writing fellowship in the entertainment industry to compile in one excel document● Assist as the script supervisor and production assistant for the WarnerMedia Access Talent Spotlight Program during a week-long intensive highlighting undiscovered actors from marginalized communities to receive coaching and exposure Show less

    • Academy gold

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Academy gold rising intern

      Mission: The Academy Gold Rising Program is a talent development, diversity and inclusion initiative designed to enhance internship experiences under the Academy brand. The initiative ultimately helps cement, strengthen and clarify long-standing but independent efforts to address concerns of accessibility and opportunity for underrepresented communities throughout our country.● Selected for the Academy’s professional development program out of 7000+ applicants● Mentored by Oscar-nominated writer/director Lee Isaac Chung (dir. Minari)● Participated in production track workshops including Production Design, Costume Design, Cinematography, Production and Post Production Sound, Demistifying Unions and Guilds, Editing, VFX, and The Future of Filmmaking● Attended educational seminars from 100 speakers on topics including Sustainable Production: What Is It and Why You Should Care, Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women inside the Executive Suite, Visual Effects Producers: Understanding the Art and Business of VFX, The Magic of Music and Sound in Film – “Top Gun: Maverick”, Discovering the Enchantment of “Encanto, Authentic Storytelling in the LGBTQIA+ Space, and Destigmatizing Mental Health● Selected as one of two recipients of the 2022 Leon Silverman Scholarship during graduation for "demonstrating commitment and passion to the field and craft, but also going above and beyond during the 8-week summer intensive. Being exemplary with excellent attendance, consistent participation and engagement, curiosity, follow-up, showing up on time, and supporting fellow interns." Show less

    • J. paul getty trust

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Getty marrow undergraduate intern

      Mission: Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship program in Los Angeles supports substantive, full-time summer work opportunities for college undergraduates from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in the arts. Since the program began in 1993, 161 local arts institutions, including the Getty, have hosted over 3,300 interns, exposing students to career possibilities in the arts.● Attend career day Arts Summit which entails feature short presentations and panels by artsprofessionals providing an overview of their work and careers, with tips on how to maximize thesummer internship experience● Participate in Learning Communities provide a structure for interns to meet and connect with one another, network with arts professionals, and learn about arts organizations in Los Angeles Show less

    • Respectability

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Entertainment lab cohort member

      Mission: The Entertainment Lab aims to help develop and elevate the talent pipeline of professionals with disabilities working behind-the-scenes in television, film, and streaming, while introducing them to studio executives and other decision makers who will advise Lab Fellows on various aspects of the industry and their craft.● Selected for RespectAbility Lab for Entertainment Professionals with Disabilities into a cohort of 20 creatives as a TV writer● Participated in entertainment workshops including Etiquette for Communicating with Executives, Becoming Your Own Disability Advocate, How to Create a Pitch Deck, The Art of Pitching, Recruiter Real Talk, and Manager/Agent Panels● Wrote sci-fi pilot titled Simulacrum to be workshopped in lab through a table read with the cohort for creative feedback Show less

    • Fish short film

      Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

      ● Recruited 35 person crew with emphasis on marginalized voices● Led auditions and casted: Patrick Zhang (Tiger), Rebecca Uesugi (Fish/Mom), Jacy Duan (Chelly)● Raised $10,650 for funding of short film through Kickstarter by using social media marketing and outreach strategies to garner financial support● Planned and organized calls (socials, casting, production, development) throughout duration of project ● Led 1:1s with each actor along with a group table read to conceptualize character and enhance dialogue delivery ● Worked closely with each department (camera, production design, costume design, grip and electric) to create look of film ● Co-wrote 13 page magical realism AAPI dramedy on Final Draft

      • Producer

        Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Director

        Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Co-Writer

        Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
    • Academy museum of motion pictures

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Education and public engagement intern

      Mission: Global in outlook and grounded in the unparalleled collections and expertise of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy Museum offers exceptional exhibitions and programs that illuminate the world of cinema. They are immersive and dynamic and tell the many stories of the movies—their art, technology, artists, history, and social impact—through a variety of diverse and engaging voices. The Academy Museum will tell complete stories of moviemaking—celebratory, educational, and sometimes critical or uncomfortable.● Create a 6 part series centered around accessibility incorporating the 6 major tenets of the Academy Museum's Education and Public Engagement Department● Assist the Manager, In-Gallery Programs with designing an accommodative gallery learning experience around the museum's upcoming special exhibition Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971● Help plan Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility initiatives within youth, family and in-gallery programs such as Calm Morning and Teen Drop-in Workshops Show less

    • Get lit - words ignite

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Poetic screenwriters lab participant

      Mission: Get Lit – Words Ignite fuses classic and spoken word poetry to increase teen literacy on the page and in visual media. We cultivate enthusiastic learners emboldened to inspire social consciousness in diverse communities.● This yearlong writers’ workshop series, gives selected young screenwriters who have trained as poets through Get Lit - Words Ignite the opportunity to work on their short film, feature film, podcast/web series, or TV episodic pilot scripts, all with the support of established writers in an environment that focuses on the art and craft of screenwriting and creative risk-taking● Q+A with Steve Yockey (Showrunner of The Flight Attendant) on Intention and POV● Q+A with Monica Macer (Showrunner on and Queen Sugar) on Authenticity● Q+A with Raamla Mohammed (Showrunner on Reasonable Doubt) on Networking● Q+A with Wendy West (Producer on Dexter) on Pitching● Q+A with Talicia Raggs (Producer on The Equalizer) on Purpose Show less

    • Film independent

      Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
      Development intern

      Mission: Film Independent’s mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision.● Support all facets of fundraising in the Development department regarding grants management, corporate partnerships, membership, prospect research, and database management● Assist with virtual events including Film Independent Presents special events and member nights● Write and report proposals, send Membership renewal calls, cleanup database in Raiser's edge● Help direct talent from the blue carpet to the IMDB Photo Studio at the Independent Spirit Awards Show less

    • East west players

      Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
      Writing workshop participant

      Mission: Founded in 1965, East West Players is committed to raising the visibility of the Asian American experience by presenting inventive world-class theatrical productions, developing artists of color, and providing impactful youth education programs.● A multi-genre class where students can build on existing projects or grow new ones. Bring any kind of written work: plays, screenplays, poems, essays, hybrid pieces, etc.● Full scholarship recipient

    • Respectability

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Entertainment and news media fellow

      Mission: Fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. RespectAbility knows that most people with disabilities can and want to fully participate in – and contribute to – all aspects of society.● Consult on projects by reviewing scripts and animatics, PR/Marketing language, casting breakdowns, and other relevant industry materials● Serve as panelist for BRIC Foundation Summit on Disability Inclusion in Media● Write reviews for our website highlighting disability-inclusive content and other blog posts featuring RespectAbility-affiliated creatives, industry news and events, etc.● Review applications and interview candidates for LA Entertainment Lab for Creatives with Disabilities Show less

    • Sundance institute

      Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
      Seasonal episodic lab coordinator

      Mission: The Sundance Institute Episodic Program provides artists with the tools, training, and industry access to develop their original series and pilot script. Offering one of the few training grounds for independent voices, the program is designed to help creators move their projects and careers forward.● Facilitate communications with Program Fellows, Creative Advisors, Industry Mentors, or Panelists, to answer questions, collect lab materials, identify needs, process and collect agreements, and gather and track responses.● Write and edit program publications, bios, loglines, and synopses as directed, routing for approval, and partnering with Marketing and Communications teams when needed.● Evaluate program submissions; including reading, providing coverage, and recording and tracking evaluation notes of the team's final selections.● Serve as a point of contact and program representative with Industry Members, including studio executives, producers, and artist agents and managers.● Coordinate a full range of departmental administrative duties, including maintaining multiple google calendars, timelines, assisting with scheduling meetings, and slotting participants of the program, in addition to other work.● Provide logistical coordination and support during gatherings, workshops, and panels.● Collaborate with multiple departments to meet deadlines, set schedules, and ensure the needs of attending Program Fellows and Advisors are met.● Maintain Airtable and archive docs within GoogleSuite. Show less

    • Pbs

      Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
      Director

      Mission: The new commitment, which aims to increase documentary programming by, for and about disabled communities, will support the disability history series 'Renegades,' and includes a talent incubator and expanded accessibility features for the PBS programming.● Direct short documentary for PBS American Masters on prominent sci-fi editor with dwarfism● Conduct biographical, historical, archival, and music research● Lead creative vision for the telling of this story● Collaborate with Writer on writing the treatment and shooting plan● Draft interview questions and research packet for on-camera host● Plan and execute shoots around the country including: preparing call sheets; booking host and guests; hiring local crew; making travel arrangements such as booking flights/trains, hotels, and vehicles; renting studio locations as needed; renting camera, sound, and lighting equipment● Work closely with Writer, Assistant Editor(s) and Editor(s) throughout editing process ● Address notes on scripts and cuts from episode team, leadership team, and American Masters● Support Series Producer with management of legal review/fair use ● Assist with licensing of archival materials and music as needed● Support Series Producer with management of accessibility features including closed captioning, ASL interpretation and audio descriptive services● Various administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to: calendar and schedule management, invoice tracking, and keeping spreadsheets and folders organized and up to date● Support team with impact related tasks including: submitting to film festivals; planning and executing of screening events; creation of newsletters, social media posts, and other marketing tools as needed Show less

    • The art of cinema excellence foundation

      Mar 2024 - Jun 2024
      Writing fellow

      Mission: The Art of Cinema Excellence Foundation's Writers' Room Initiative helps facilitate the endeavors of aspiring writers in television writing. Through our 15-week program, selected writers and support staff join a writer's room and develop material for a television show.

    • Diverso

      Apr 2024 - now
      Script reader

      Mission: Diverso is a student-run nonprofit that aims to target Hollywood's diversity problem at its source. Created by students and supervised by an industry board, we aim to eliminate the socio-economic risks for young, diverse filmmakers. We aim to democratize filmmaking.● Write script coverage on 5-7 scripts a week focused on story, voice, characters, craft, and resonance

    • Top scholar college prep

      May 2024 - now
      College counselor

      Mission: The main mission of Top Scholar College Prep is to help students gain admission to their dream college and to become lifelong learners. Our educational philosophy encompasses various methods to discover each individual’s potential and to foster their growth. Our holistic approach teaches students to develop positive behaviors and attitudes, nurtures them to take initiative in their own learning skills and study habits, and encourages students to set goals, and to meet and exceed these goals.● Assess student interests and abilities through individual planning● Advise students on college and career paths● Lead conversations and conflict resolution between students, teachers, and parents Show less

    • Get lit - words ignite

      Jul 2024 - now
      Creative career lab fellow

      Mission: Get Lit - Words Ignite inspires literacy, wellness, and creativity for young people through Spoken Word poetry.● Learn from weekly workshops and one-on-one mentoring from industry leaders● Meet top professionals at creative companies, nonprofits, and startups

    • Sundance institute

      Aug 2024 - Nov 2024
      Seasonal episodic lab coordinator

      Mission: The Sundance Institute Episodic Program provides artists with the tools, training, and industry access to develop their original series and pilot script. Offering one of the few training grounds for independent voices, the program is designed to help creators move their projects and careers forward.● Facilitated communications with Program Fellows, Creative Advisors, Industry Mentors, or Panelists, to answer questions, collect lab materials, identify needs, process and collect agreements, and gather and track responses.● Wrote and edited program publications, bios, loglines, and synopses as directed, routing for approval, and partnering with Marketing and Communications teams when needed.● Evaluated program submissions; including reading, providing coverage, and recording and tracking evaluation notes of the team's final selections.● Served as a point of contact and program representative with Industry Members, including studio executives, producers, and artist agents and managers.● Coordinated a full range of departmental administrative duties, including maintaining multiple google calendars, timelines, assisting with scheduling meetings, and slotting participants of the program, in addition to other work.● Provided logistical coordination and support during gatherings, workshops, and panels.● Collaborated with multiple departments to meet deadlines, set schedules, and ensure the needs of attending Program Fellows and Advisors are met.● Maintained Airtable and archive docs within GoogleSuite. Show less

    • Antigravity academy

      Dec 2024 - Feb 2025
      Script reader

      Mission: Antigravity Academy is a creative home for singular storytellers, with a unique emphasis on emerging talent. We develop and produce stories that haven’t been told before in film, television, documentary, short-form and beyond. We are actively reimagining the film industry and are passionate about making it accessible to all.● Evaluated feature-length screenplay submissions from emerging filmmakers applying to the Screenwriters Camp● Provided script coverage for general submission screenplays based on character development and market potential Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Creative career lab: leadership & collaboration

      Get lit - words ignite
      Oct 2024
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