Darren Kwan
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document fileDarren Kwan Editor Resume
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
AMP Operations, Video Services and Distribution
Television |
Multiple TV Series Apple TV+ |
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2021 |
DIT / Media Manager
Online & Multimedia |
Summertime Fun for Malibu Rum Buzzfeed |
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2021 |
DIT / Media Manager
Online & Multimedia |
Life Swap in CA for Hyundai Buzzfeed |
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2021 |
Assistant Editor / Digital Imaging Technician
Online & Multimedia |
Fuse Media Series - Sex Sells and We Need to Talk About America Fuse TV |
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2020 |
Annotations Content Editor
Television |
TV Series Netflix |
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2019 |
Writer / Producer / Director
Film |
At Last Right Elements Production |
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2019 |
Freelance Video Editor
Online & Multimedia |
How To Videos Munchkin |
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2019 |
Video Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
ADD Comedy & Music All Def Media |
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2018 |
Assistant Editor
Film |
Tiger Within Rafal Zielinski / Filmart |
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2018 |
Producer/Writer/Director/Editor
Film |
Cuddlers Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production |
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2018 |
Producer/Writer/Director
Commercials & Industrials |
The Reform - Web Series Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production |
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2017 |
Director of Film Acquisitions & Development
Commercials & Industrials |
Production Company Red Apollo Group / Saga Films |
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2017 |
Producer/Writer/Director/Editor
Film |
We’re Alike Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production |
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2017 |
Producer/Director
Video |
Mario Lamarque / Fin Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production & Essential Cinema |
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2016 |
Producer/Director
Video |
Mario Lamarque / EX Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production & Essential Cinema |
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2014 |
Film Sales/Acquisition Intern
Event |
Production Studio Shoreline Entertainment |
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2015 |
Producer/Director
Commercials & Industrials |
KarFarm - Where Smart Shoppers Buy Cars! Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production |
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2014 |
Executive Producer/Writer/Director
Film |
Touch Of Essence Darren Kwan / Right Elements Production |
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2015 |
Post Production Intern / Freelance Studio PA
Television |
Larry King Now Ora TV |
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2015 |
Producer/Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
JoosBox Alex Bretow / Right Elements Production & Sledrunner Studios |
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2013 |
Executive Producer/Producer
Film |
Kung Fu Chicken Right Elements Production, Khoa & Liam Picture, Bay Boy Film Production |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2012 | Film/TV Production | De Anza College |
2008 | Business Economics with Accounting | University of California, Santa Barbara |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: 3 Ft. Slider, Black Magic Cinema 4k, Camera Shoulder Rig, Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, Glide Gear 4 FT Video Camera Telescoping Portable Travel Jib Arm, Rokinon Prime Lenses, Softbox Light Kit
I can use: Adobe Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Google Suite, Studiobinder, Adobe Media Encoder, Airtable, ShotPut Pro, Blackmagic Cameras, Canon 5D Mark Ii Dslr, Glide Gear 4 Ft Video Camera Telescoping Portable Travel Jib Arm, 3 Ft. Slider, Rokinon Prime Lenses
About me
I am experienced and exceptional in all phases of media production. The phases I cover are script coverage, script analysis, budgeting, writing, producing, directing, cinematography, post production, film sales, film acquisitions and film distribution. My work includes feature films, branded content, short digital narratives, music videos, documentaries and reality TV. Pretty much anything you name, I have been involved in.Additional information:
The Reform (Web Series Pilot)
-Winner of Best Web Series at Bahia Independent Cinema Festival, Brazil
-Winner of Best Web Series at Miami Independent Film Festival - August 2019 Edition
-Winner of Best Web/TV Pilot at Vegas Movie Awards - January 2020 Edition
At Last (Short Narrative Film)
-Diamond Award 2020 at Wallachia International Film Festival
-Best Cinematography in Short at Paris International Short Festival
Main Editor and Assistant Editor of short digital media and motion pictures that have been distributed globally. Edited branded content for Universal Pictures to promote the horror film "Mama".
Established business relationships with top film sales companies including Film Mode Entertainment, XYZ Films, Legendary Entertainment, Screen Media, The Exchange, The Little Film Company, Mongrel Media, TriCoast, Truffle Pictures, Film Sales Corp, Cinetel Films, Monte Cristo Entertainment.
Creator and Producer of two podcasts - “The Movie Stand-off Podcast” and "Our Roots & Tea". Both live and running.
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Editor |
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Job Titles | Set Artist / Designer, Key Grip, Locations Scout, Locations Assistant, Locations Director / Manager, Casting Director, Casting Assistant, General Staff, Floor Staff, Art Dept Assistant, Post Production Assistant, Production Designer, Screenwriter, Writer, Script Editor, Script Reader, Director, Producer, Line Producer, Production Assistant (PA), Studio Producer / Director, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Showrunner, Video Editor, Production Manager, Production Support, Researcher, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Props Master, Props Assistant / Support |
Years in industry | 6+ years |