I am a bilingual filmmaker and producer with experience across independent film production and digital media. I excel at managing productions from development through post-production, coordinating crews, scheduling shoots, and supporting creative teams to deliver narrative-driven projects. Since 2018 I have produced and directed 10+ short films and contributed to 40+ projects; my work has been selected for festivals and showcases. In 2026 I led production for a youtube reality show and continue to develop content, IP strategies, and editorial workflows while collaborating across teams to bring compelling stories to life. I also do E2E content production and edit viral types of videos.

Boya Zhang

I am a bilingual filmmaker and producer with experience across independent film production and digital media. I excel at managing productions from development through post-production, coordinating crews, scheduling shoots, and supporting creative teams to deliver narrative-driven projects. Since 2018 I have produced and directed 10+ short films and contributed to 40+ projects; my work has been selected for festivals and showcases. In 2026 I led production for a youtube reality show and continue to develop content, IP strategies, and editorial workflows while collaborating across teams to bring compelling stories to life. I also do E2E content production and edit viral types of videos.

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I am a bilingual filmmaker and producer with experience across independent film production and digital media. I excel at managing productions from development through post-production, coordinating crews, scheduling shoots, and supporting creative teams to deliver narrative-driven projects.

Since 2018 I have produced and directed 10+ short films and contributed to 40+ projects; my work has been selected for festivals and showcases. In 2026 I led production for a youtube reality show and continue to develop content, IP strategies, and editorial workflows while collaborating across teams to bring compelling stories to life. I also do E2E content production and edit viral types of videos.

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Language

Chinese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Creative Project Editor
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited independent film projects including short films, documentaries, events, vlogs, and shows; structured story-driven edits for both short-form and long-form content.
Startup & Tech Media Project Editor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited branded video content including podcasts, employee spotlight videos, and product launch media. Produced content for internal communications and external social media campaigns. Collaborated with technology startups and venture-backed companies including Mercor, Metis, Harlem Capital, Harlem Capital, Wilson AI, and Q3D Sensing. Managed full post-production workflow from footage organization and editing to final delivery.
YouTube Teality Series Editor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Edited episodic content for a YouTube reality show with 300K+ subscribers and 3M+ total views. Reviewed raw footage, selected usable takes, and structured narrative edits. Created trailers, teasers, and sizzle videos for marketing and social distribution. Adapted content for YouTube, Instagram, The Rednote, Bilibili. Collaborated with producers to improve pacing and viewer retention.
Freelance Producer and Director at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produced and directed 10+ short films; contributed to the production of 40+ short film projects. Led end-to-end production planning including location scouting, permitting, casting coordination, and crew hiring for short film and independent productions. Managed production budgets and tracked expenditures, approving crew rates, contracts, and resource allocation to maintain cost efficiency. Coordinated cross-department schedules across directing, cinematography, and production teams to ensure projects remained on timeline. Oversaw casting process from talent sourcing to audition coordination and final selection, working closely with directors and producers to match project requirements. Resolved on-set production challenges, including schedule changes, crew needs, and budget adjustments, ensuring smooth production workflows.
Show Producer & Project Manager at KMC+LUCAS Group Inc.
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead production and content development for YouTube reality show Surviving Silicon Valley with 300K+ subscribers and 3M+ cumulative views. Manage end-to-end production, IP development, team coordination, and project management. Oversee editorial workflows including footage selection, story buildings, trailer edits, and sizzling cuts. Analyze video performance metrics and audience engagement to inform future content strategy.
Fellow at 69th Flaherty Film Seminar
January 1, 2024 - Present
Fellowship awarded at the 69th Flaherty Film Seminar, contributing to creative development and participation in the program.
Assistant Producer at Beijing Straw Dog Culture Media Co., Ltd.
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Supported the creative development of feature film The Hard Feast (2022). Planned financing and production logistics for student films, coordinated casting outreach with talent agents and assisted with actor selection, managed on-set logistics and production coordination to ensure smooth filming operations. Submitted the independent film Dawn and Twilight (2021) to international film festivals and handled communications with screening organizers. Wrote meeting minutes for IP adaptation discussions and collaborated with screenwriters and novel teams.

Education

MFA (Film) at California College of the Arts
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
BA English Literature (Psychology Minor) at Zhejiang University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Scholarship for MFA in Film
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Fellowship, 69th Flaherty Film Seminar
January 1, 2024 - April 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education