I am a multidisciplinary artist with design and technical expertise across a range of mediums, including illustration, digital art, fashion, and film. As an independent filmmaker and creative freelancer, I collaborate with arts sector clients, publishers and brands to develop original concepts, design sets and costumes, direct projects, and produce engaging content for exhibitions, festivals and merchandise.

Angel Chen

I am a multidisciplinary artist with design and technical expertise across a range of mediums, including illustration, digital art, fashion, and film. As an independent filmmaker and creative freelancer, I collaborate with arts sector clients, publishers and brands to develop original concepts, design sets and costumes, direct projects, and produce engaging content for exhibitions, festivals and merchandise.

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I am a multidisciplinary artist with design and technical expertise across a range of mediums, including illustration, digital art, fashion, and film.

As an independent filmmaker and creative freelancer, I collaborate with arts sector clients, publishers and brands to develop original concepts, design sets and costumes, direct projects, and produce engaging content for exhibitions, festivals and merchandise.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-employed / Freelance
August 1, 2015 - Present
Multidisciplinary artist providing design, illustration, and production services to private and commercial clients; manages commissions, production, marketing and sale of artwork, merchandise and clothing; coordinates publishing and exhibition activities; serves as creative director across various projects; provides technical production support for events and collaborations.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2020 - Present
Independent filmmaker with experience in directing, writing, editing and producing; contributed to films selected for festivals; directed an award-winning short film about climate change; conceptual art design and production design for films; proficient with film and digital cameras, microphones and lighting equipment.
Comic Assistant at Tuzi Culture
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Produced original line work and coloured pages under tight deadlines for weekly comics; collaborated with editors to ensure consistent high-quality production and finalising colleagues’ artwork; worked with art directors to achieve diverse visual styles across projects.
Freelance Artist
August 1, 2015 - Present
Multidisciplinary artist providing illustration, digital art and design services; manages commissions, design, production, marketing, and sale of artwork and merchandise; experience in publishing and exhibition; serves as creative director across diverse projects; technical production support for events and projects.
Freelance Filmmaker
October 1, 2020 - Present
Independent filmmaker with writing, directing, concept art and costume design responsibilities; contributed to film projects selected for exhibition at festivals; directed an award-winning short film about climate change; experience in production, editing and collaboration with crews.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed
August 1, 2015 - Present
Handling creative commissions for private and commercial clients; managing design, production, marketing and sale of artwork, merchandise and clothes; experience in publishing and exhibition; serving as a creative director in different areas of the creative industries; experience as a technician in the production of various creative projects and events.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-employed
October 1, 2020 - Present
Independent filmmaker with varied creative, technical and production experience; directed an award-winning short film about climate change; contributed as writer, editor and producer; expertise in creative direction, including designing concept art for several short films; designing and producing original sets and costumes for films; proficient in working with film and digital cameras, microphones, lighting equipment etc.

Education

BA Hons: Film Studies at Lancaster University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
BA Hons: Film Studies at Lancaster University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
A+ in Art at Shanghai Chengzhong High School
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Professional training in Art and Design at Hangzhou Black & White Impression Studio
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
BA Hons: Film Studies at Lancaster University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
A+ in Art at Shanghai Chengzhong High School
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Professional training in Art and Design at Hangzhou Black & White Impression Studio
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
BA Hons: Film Studies at Lancaster University
October 1, 2019 - June 30, 2024
High School Diploma (Art) at Shanghai Chengzhong High School
September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015
Professional training in Art and Design at Hangzhou Black & White Impression Studio
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015

Qualifications

Professional training in Art and Design
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
A+ in Art
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Professional training in Art and Design
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Retail