Zhenyang (Teresa) ZHAO

• Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
• Provided news and original Chinese video editing for domestic and overseas audiences.
• Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
• Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
• Analyzed data of popular Tiktok and YouTube accounts daily.
• Conduct market research on real-time Chinese views overseas and analyze current hot topics.

• Produced a short video of expats participating in the intangible cultural heritage and folk activities of Yanjing, China, for the project The Adventures of Adrian.

• I collaborated with the director and gaffer to establish the visual style, color schemes, and overall look of the video. Also found and secured suitable filming locations that fit the requirements of the video. Created studio backgrounds where the action takes place, ensuring it aligns with the artistic vision and theme of the music video.

• As an Art Director, I ensure the set design of the TV show Apocalypse Now! As well as costumes, overseeing special effects makeup.

• Created the shooting schedule, supervised the set, and ensured that other film crew positions were operating on time for the teaser of the documentary Passion to Show.

Planned, coordinated, and managed a TV commercial BBC Digital script, including writing, casting, directing, and editing, as well as finances, marketing, and distribution for the project.

• Overseeing the overall visual look and working closely with the director and other key creatives to develop and execute the documentary River and House's visual style. The documentary has been nominated for the Australia Independent Film Festival, Nearfar Films Festival, and Swan Woman Film Festival.

• Responsible for logging and organizing b-rolls, assembly cut all the interview footage that is captured during the documentary Koalas: The Secret Saviours, including raw footage and sound recordings.

• Create a music video Afterthought for the Vermilion artist, including creating the initial concepts, building sets, fabricating costumes, and also developing makeup effects.

• My main job as a volunteer is to know the details of dozens of indie films that are selected. I also handle guest introductions and check-ins at the box office for upcoming film festivals. Internally, I keep in close touch with the rest of the team to ensure smooth service. Greeted visitors, answered phones, and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.