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Photographer
Freelance
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years)
Completed projects:
• http://www.guiltless.com/
• http://dublatray.com/
• Experienced in digital and film photography, studio, natural lighting, creative direction, and cinematography
• Shot product photography and retail catalogs for emerging e-commerce websites and startup companies
• Worked with various international and independent production outfits on short films, weddings, behind-the-scenes photographs, etc.
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Content Writer
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 (2 months)
• Published 75 insightful reviews providing useful information for future users
• Edited more than 50 local business listings ensuring usability and reliability of site content
• Instrumental in the online development and launch of Yelp in Hong Kong
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Editorial Intern
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mar 2014 - May 2014 (2 months)
• Researched, interviewed personalities and had more than 10 feature articles published for the Around Town, Food & Drink, Shopping & Style, Travel, Art, Pop & Rock and Clubs section
• Penned one-fourth of the Spring 2014 Dining Guide (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, American and Macau restaurants as well as the best bars and bakeries in Hong Kong), equipping diners with sound gastronomic choices
• Attended press luncheons and media dinners (e.g. The Langham Hong Kong's The Food Gallery re-launch, Gwyneth Paltrow's The Landmark media gathering, Hong Kong Personal Chef's Tom Burney Healthy Meals launch)
• Researched and wrote for the Top 10 section while liaising with international auction houses Sotheby's and Christie's and government entities Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Geopark
• Contributed to the Hong Kong Art Guide 2014
• Wrote more than 200 listings for the Clubs and Classical section
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Production Runner
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
• Assisted photographers and editors during the GFI HKFC Tens and the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
• Facilitated the crucial task of memory card runs, assuring all photographs are delivered timely between matches
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Intern (Editorial, Sales, and Marketing)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014 (1 month)
• Interviewed a Miele and Michelin Guide restaurant GM and chef; published a subsequent food review online
• Researched, compiled details and liaised with the hotel GMs of more than 200 five-star MICE hotels in Asia-Pacific
Mediazone Group is a publisher of business annuals and hosts the annual "Hong Kong's Most Valuable Companies" award ceremony.
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Director of Photography (Star Records Inc.)
Manila, Philippines
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 (1 month)
• Assembled and operated the camera setup to create the visual identity of "Scared to Death" by KZ Tandingan, X Factor Philippines Grand Winner (First Season)
• Collaborated with the director to achieve the music video's visual identity
• Rented and prepared logistics of all camera-related equipment such as dollies, tripods, and various grip rigs necessary for daily shooting
• Coordinated with the camera and grip department to ensure smoothness of production
The song, written by Domingo Rosco, Jr., is an official entry to Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.
Himig Handog is a multimedia songwriting competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. Each year, the contest has a theme based around the song entries.
The music video premiered on February 2, 2013 on the MYX Philippines channel.
Music video on YouTube c/o Star Records and Star Music PH: http://bit.ly/1tSZhBm
Live perfomance at the SM MOA Arena on YouTube c/o ABS- CBN Online: http://bit.ly/1uNnFkX
Official Website: himighandog.abs-cbn.com
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Stills Photographer (Summer Intern)
Manila, Philippines
Apr 2012 - May 2012 (1 month)
• Created behind-the-scenes photographs for use in the publicity of the feature film
• Photographed actors for production photographs for use in the marketing of the feature film
• Utilized DSLR cameras and various lenses for shooting
• Directed the accompanying documentary of the film
Installed as a production intern for the independent film “Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino”, shot on location in Cavite City, Philippines.
The film is based on the short story of Eros Atalia, which won first prize (short story, Filipino division) at the 2006 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. It is an official entry to the “New Breed” category of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in 2012, the most prestigious independent film festival in the Philippines.
Press:
Yahoo! Philippines: goo.gl/p1XMQt
Cinemalaya: goo.gl/ktde7Y
Pep.ph: goo.gl/V9HJu4