Jan Zhai
London
Summary
Knowledgeable about media production with strong organisational and communication skills. Experience in coordinating tasks, managing schedules, and supporting creative projects. Ready to use and develop project management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving skills in runner or assistant producer role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant producer
Short Film 'Drifting South'
China
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing best prices for production needs.
- Coordinated pre-production tasks, including script development, casting and location scouting.
- Achieved flawless communication flow through coordination between departments.
- Planned and executed film shoots in adherence to timelines and budgets.
Producer
Short Film 'Mirroring'
London
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed crew workflow during all production phases, facilitating seamless creative development to achieve exceptional film effects.
- Directed casting processes, resulting in dynamic character portrayals.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective production execution.
- Coordinated shooting schedules to maximise location use efficiency.
Casting Director
Short Film 'Finding Jellybean'
London
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Propagated casting details across multiple platforms to attract diverse voluntary actors and actresses.
- Successfully coordinated auditions, engaging individuals from various cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.
Gaffer
Multi-Camera Drama 'Vampire'
London
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Using FLX zero88 Lighting Controls
- Designing light plot according to blocking, atmosphere, and set.
Cinematographer
Short TV Show 'Not My Type'
London
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Using professional specialised camera for TV Studio
- Filmed using multiple cameras, providing a variety of perspectives for editing choices.
Producer & Graphic Illustrator
Documentary 'The Green and the Goose'
London
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Executed information investigation to support idea implementation in pre-production.
- Arranged several production meetings to coordinate team efforts.
- Acquired approval for on-camera interview from official at Southwark Council.
- Produced Risk Assessment, Location/Personal Appearance Release Form, and Call Sheets.
Art Director
Short Film 'Missing You'
London
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Created mood boards to define styles and visuals for settings and characters.
- Managed props and makeup for actors and actresses during production phases.
- Developed cohesive visual concepts to guide pre-production activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television
University of the Arts London(UAL)
London 09/2022 -
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Oil Painting
- PR/DaVinci/Blender/PS/Microsofts
- Stop-motion Animation
- Multilingual: Mandarin, English, Cantonese, Japanese
Professional Experience
- Assistant Director& Writer-CCTV1(China Central Television) TV show 'Three Meals A Day, Four Seasons A Year' (2024.10-2025.4)
- Color Grading Assistant-RGB Studios(HongKong) (2023.5-2023.7)
- Designer Assistant-Independent AI Designer Ken Pang Studio (2023.8-2023.9)
Timeline
Assistant producer
Short Film 'Drifting South'
07.2024 - 08.2024
Casting Director
Short Film 'Finding Jellybean'
02.2024 - 04.2024
Gaffer
Multi-Camera Drama 'Vampire'
12.2023 - 02.2024
Producer
Short Film 'Mirroring'
10.2023 - 05.2024
Cinematographer
Short TV Show 'Not My Type'
03.2023 - 05.2023
Producer & Graphic Illustrator
Documentary 'The Green and the Goose'
02.2023 - 03.2023
Art Director
Short Film 'Missing You'
11.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television
University of the Arts London(UAL)
09/2022 -
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