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Video Recipe Series I Directed and Shot for Don Francisco

I love filming beverage content, especially coffee since that’s my daily energy booster. Working with Foodeez, I shot and directed a series of Recipe Videos for Don Francisco that are all made for the holiday season. Click on the picture above to watch or click here.

Directed and Content Produced An HBO Program!

I'm honored and proud to have directed and co-produced HBO's APA Visionaries 2020 Virtual Premiere with The Great Company, and am so excited for the world to watch!

The short films by Tiffany So, Thomas Kim, and Johnson Cheng are exceptional and are moving commentaries on Asian American life through different perspectives - all under the theme of "Breaking Barriers."

It was a pleasure working with a talented team to produce and direct this all remotely! Seriously, it was done through Zoom, Open Reel, Slack, and various types of cameras, and mobile devices. So I'm incredibly proud of the show we created considering the circumstances. (Let's just say I'm a pretty experienced Covid director at this point lol)

Plus, it's a really good program! Anna Akana is superb and was a pleasure to work with. Niki puts on a fantastic musical performance to top off the night. Including many more cameos that make this program not only entertaining but also triumphant because it's all Asian Pacific Voices and Faces that adorn the screen so a feeling of pride and hope is felt when watching this show as an Asian viewer.

Tune in on Friday, September 25 at 5PM PST on hbovisionaries.com and be ready for a fun night

Won a Telly Award with Milli Agency!

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I’m so happy to have been part of this Milli Agency Bar None campaign which just won a Telly Award! It was a great experience filming bartender, Jason Yu, and creating an award-winning video on a relaxing weekday afternoon. The team at Milli are a smart, talented, and driven group that have put together some amazing campaigns. You can find the case study here and the award page here.

New video with Camilla La Vie!

I love working with the Camilla La Vie team and bringing their dresses and ideas to life. They created a cool live action comic book / fashion shoot and coincided with this video. We shot at the Oheka Castle and I was fascinated by it’s rich history and magnificent design. It’s always a joy to film projects at picturesque locations because it makes the shot that much better, plus I have a decent place to take selfies :P

An Instagram Account with a Sci-Fi Story told through content

I’m pleased to announce a new webseries and project that I’m directing, producing, and developing the content strategy on that has a new twist on the idea of purgatory. THE ASYLUM is a story about an organization between heaven and hell that decides whether souls go to heaven or hell. Written by my friend David O’Neil, the story follows a lost soul named Hannah Donovan and her search for her late fiance while taking on the role of soul bounty hunter for the Warden of the Asylum, Maggie.

I’m so happy that I was able to work with a talented crew to create a variety of content on a single shoot day to build a world on Social Media through photos, videos, gifs, and blogs. I’ve always wanted to create a property that transcends traditional media and utilizes the full extent of today’s storytelling platforms that includes digital. I directed and edited this teaser and will be releasing 2 more narrative videos soon so please visity TheAsylumNow.com for more info and stay tuned for more content!

New Infuse Spirits Founders Video

Every year, I have the pleasure of working with Seth (the founder of the all natural infusion company Infuse Spirits) on creating videos for his company to tell his story and feature his new products. This is our updated video with new bottle designs and his new line of bitters. I’m always impressed with how much he grows every year and how we both help each other expand in our crafts. Support him at infusespirits.com !

Video for Scrappys Bitters

I had the pleasure of working with Milli Agency to create a cool video with Jason Yu and Scrappy's Bitters.   I love working with other creative artists in different fields along with progressive brands that believe in the power of social content and video.  It was fun creating this piece with Jason since we had to make his apartment look like a mini-bar while still capturing his personality in his surroundings.  He's a talented mixologist that was very humble despite his big following on Instagram, which made the experience smooth and fun.  

I used the Panasonic GH5s, Beholder Gimbal, and a few lenses to create the video and feel that we were able to create something awesome for the amount of time we had.  Hope you enjoy this piece and please support my friends at Milli Agency, Jason Yu, and Scrappy's Bitters!

Updated Infuse Vodka Founders Video

I recently re-shot and edited the Infuse Spirits Founders video to update it with new branding and shots.  I had a blast with the founder, Seth, while we shot this in Las Vegas and also spent a few nights getting the voice over right.  Always a pleasure helping other people and their brands through my video work and love how new shots came out!  

Next up is their "How It's Made" video which will go through all the steps of how Infuse Spirits are made through their unique process. 

Teaching At Youtube Space LA for their NextUp Program!

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Last week, I had the pleasure of mentoring and teaching content creators for Youtube's NextUp program, which helps channels with 10k subscribers and up get to the next level.   This was all possible through CreatorUp, and I'm happy that I now have the experience and knowledge to help content creators grow on Youtube and other social media platforms, to create long lasting brands and businesses to sustain their passions :)

Now I plan to apply this experience to companies, brands, and individuals who are looking for ways to improve their branding, content creation, social media presence, and digital marketing strategies.  

Just Taught and Mentored At Youtube/CreatorUp's Business Building Workshop

I had a blast teaching and  mentoring at the Youtube Space LA for Creator Up and their Business Building Workshop.  I was able to help Youtubers with 100k+ subscribers alongside some very talented and experienced professionals and consultants.  It was an honor to be amongst such successful and talented people, can't wait for the next workshop!

Featured In Vault Magazine!

I was interviewed and featured in the newest print and online magazine VAULT with a 2-page thread about the essential items I carry in my daily backpack.  It's awesome to finally show people the diverse talents and lives I have, including my Djing career.  And yes, I can fit that all in my backpack :)