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 A Branded Content Series For Colgate(R)
Super grateful to have directed a video series on Strife.tv that was partnered with Colgate(R), Youtube, and CreatorUp. I feel blessed to have worked with a talented team and a brand that gave me creative freedom to tell inspiring stories from the POC and Hip Hop community my way.
This is the first part of a 3-video series that will be released all on Youtube.com/strifetv.
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
MY ONLINE COURSE IS OUT! VIDEO CONTENT BLUEPRINT
It took me almost a year to develop, shoot, edit, and build this incredible online course and package. I’m super proud of what The Video Content Blueprint has to offer and has taken over 18 years of video production, entertainment industry, social media branding, and content marketing experience and put it in an amazing system. I’ve also created a Free online training series that previews the course here: free.videocontentschool.com/onlinetraining
Please check out the free online training and learn as much as you can about how to make professional videos to build your brand without having to invest a ton of money in expensive equipment or a big team! Meant to help anyone who wants to build a business, audience, and influence with video content with so many amazing goodies that come along with it. Check out the special offer here!
free.videocontentschool.com/onlinetrainingoffer
New Sony and Music.com Video I did with Monsta X
It was really fun shooting this video with the K-Pop Band Monsta X because they were extremely nice, funny, and full of energy. Working with Sony and Music.com is always a good experience and to be able to see these artists react to the 360 Reality Audio from Sony was inspiring.
Video I shot and edited for The Cartel Hour Podcast with Metallica
I had the pleasure of creating this video for my friend’s podcast, The Cartel Hour, while he interviewed Lars Ulrich from Metallica and Master Distiller Rob Dietrich about their new whiskey called Blackened.
Filming and Meeting My Favorite G-Funk Producer, Dj Quik
Growing up as a kid in California in the 90's, you get exposed to Gangster Rap at a young age and seeing how much society demonized rappers and producers from the Black Community felt biased and misinformed - they were just trying to express themselves to escape the violence in their communities with stories about what they went through so they can inspire change.
Short Fight Scene I Directed, Shot, Produced, and Edited with My Friends
Filming an inspiring story in China with Pioneer Chemicals
Got my Certification from Google for Digital Marketing
I just got certified for Google’s “The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing” and learned a lot about online marketing. It was amazing and I’m so happy I was able to complete the certification during lockdown!
Video testimonials from people I've worked with
It’s always a pleasure to work with amazing people and to have them talk about me in a positive way helps me find gratitude in my career and the work I’ve done over the years. These testimonials are from Camille Virginia from Master Offline Dating, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire, and Waseem Ballou from Teez and Foodeez Agency.
I feel blessed to be able to work with amazing people and am happy that I’ve helped and continue to help people with my video production skills!
Creating awesome videos for Sony and Music.com with Super Tight Agency!
Have been filming with Super Tight Agency for Sony and Music.com to create a video series on producer and artists that use Sony’s 360 Reality Audio technology. This video is with the Glitch Mob which is awesome because they are one of my favorite producing teams and electronic artists that I admire. Click on the picture above to watch the video!
Fun video for OMH Club
A fun video I shot, directed, and edited for OMH Club!
New video for Camille La Vie
New video I shot and edited for Camille La Vie in Coney Island, NY!
Interviewing Top Creative's with my Podcast, Creative Haven!
That’s right, I have a new podcast out called Creative Haven! Check it out here. So far I’ve interviewed some incredible people such as John Lee Dumas, Alec Ross, Zach Benson, Joe Stolte, Shiva, Fantum, Fleks, and more! Dancers, Filmmakers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, and more. Trying to inspire people to pursue their creative passions and get inspired by successful creators. Listen in and get inspired :)
My online school and virtual mastermind for Video Content
It’s been a busy year for me and I finally have some time to update my blog. I’ve been to 8 countries in Asia, shot content for Sony, and now have started my new educational brand that teaches creators, enthusiasts, and companies how to create and manage video content. My company is called VIDEO CONTENT SCHOOL which you can visit here.
I have a free webinar available where I teach how to turn your part-time filmmaking hobby into a fulltime career or business. I’m blessed to be supported by my friends at Industry Jump and Learn Filmmaking that also has me as a mentor for their students and creators.
I offer a virtual mastermind that will breakdown how to create a stunning online portfolio and reel, reaching out to potential clients, the basics of video production, social media optimization, content strategy, and so much more. In a few weeks, I’ll also be releasing my online course for video production and content strategy - specifically for beginners and companies that want to create video content for marketing and telling stories.
Take a look and feel free to share with anyone that you think would like to learn more about how to create video content for digital platforms.
Won a Telly Award with Milli Agency!
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.
Commercial for All33
A commercial I helped shoot, direct, and edit for All33 that involved some green screen. The idea came from my friend Chris from TrueFormArts who also put a talented team together to produce this. Learned a lot about green screen production and post-produciton for this one.
Making videos with babies and parents for Grabease
I’d like to think of myself as a versatile filmmaker and videographer. Creating this video for Grabease was a challenge because it was my first time working with babies. They’re tough to work with and don’t follow directions as often as you like, though their cuteness makes up for the temper tantrums and frustrated takes. I enjoyed working with Grabease and making content outside of my usual genres, and learned a lot from the process. I feel that it’s important to explore other industries and communities when using your craft as it creates a challenge that forces you to adapt and gain new skills. These baby products are also very useful and I’m sure that one of these days when I’m a parents, I’ll be using my own.
Boxing video with Tiffany Toney
I love boxing and martial arts so it’s a pleasure to be able to create this video with my friend, Tiffany Toney. We met at the Youtube Space and connected on our passion for boxing, fitness, and content. I first got interested in filmmaking because of Martial Arts films so it seems only fitting that I now am creating more action content. My goal is to create boxing and fight documentaries for HBO, UFC, DAZN, and other companies because I feel that as a fighter, I can produce visual pieces that would interest fight enthusiasts and video buffs. I’m currently working on a martial arts short film that I’m excited to develop and direct, while continuing to contact fighters to capture their stories. I feel that it’s important to work on projects with subjects that you connect with and the sweet science is in my blood.