I’m a director and DP based in Seoul, helping both local brands and visiting international crews bring their projects to life across South Korea. My background ranges from commercial work for brands like Stella Artois and Hyundai Glovis to music videos, live broadcasts, and B2B video. From my studio in Seoul, I handle everything from directing and multi-camera shoots to operating systems like the ARRI Alexa Mini. When global teams need a hand shooting in Korea, I step in as a local fixer and line producer to help with logistics, gear, and production. I also run hands-on workshops on lighting, camera rigging, and set mechanics for students and creators. Having built a YouTube channel of 365k subscribers about life in Korea as a foreigner, I bring deep experience in social media content and offer on-camera coaching to help clients present naturally on screen.…

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I’m a director and DP based in Seoul, helping both local brands and visiting international crews bring their projects to life across South Korea. My background ranges from commercial work for brands like Stella Artois and Hyundai Glovis to music videos, live broadcasts, and B2B video. From my studio in Seoul, I handle everything from directing and multi-camera shoots to operating systems like the ARRI Alexa Mini. When global teams need a hand shooting in Korea, I step in as a local fixer and line producer to help with logistics, gear, and production. I also run hands-on workshops on lighting, camera rigging, and set mechanics for students and creators. Having built a YouTube channel of 365k subscribers about life in Korea as a foreigner, I bring deep experience in social media content and offer on-camera coaching to help clients present naturally on screen.…

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I’m a director and DP based in Seoul, helping both local brands and visiting international crews bring their projects to life across South Korea. My background ranges from commercial work for brands like Stella Artois and Hyundai Glovis to music videos, live broadcasts, and B2B video.

From my studio in Seoul, I handle everything from directing and multi-camera shoots to operating systems like the ARRI Alexa Mini. When global teams need a hand shooting in Korea, I step in as a local fixer and line producer to help with logistics, gear, and production. I also run hands-on workshops on lighting, camera rigging, and set mechanics for students and creators.

Having built a YouTube channel of 365k subscribers about life in Korea as a foreigner, I bring deep experience in social media content and offer on-camera coaching to help clients present naturally on screen.

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Language

English
Fluent
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Director / DOP at Catalog Productions
February 1, 2022 - Present
YouTube Creator at BapMokja / We Fancy
September 5, 2013 - March 1, 2020
Motion Graphics Artist at Moving Picture Company (MPC)
October 21, 2010 - February 24, 2013
VFX Runner at Moving Picture Company (MPC)
July 1, 2010 - October 21, 2010

Education

Bachelor of Science Film & Television Production at University of Greenwich
September 1, 2007 - April 30, 2010

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    Corporate Event Video - HaiRobotics - KOREAMAT 2026
    Shot and edited a corporate event video for Chinese robotics company HAI Robotics. The video covered the booth and the new products that were on display including interviews with key members of staff at the convention held in South Korea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN6s4XQnwdo…
    Music Video - Maktub - Starting With You
    Music video for local Korean Artist Maktub. Directed, Shot, and Edited by Xander from Catalog Productions. Over 11 million views on YouTube to date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XDf5Ke2Zj8…
    Cinematic Interview - Aputure - DP Kim Woo-hyung
    Remote production Interview Setup for Aputure (US Based Company) Four camera interview setup with remote monitoring to LA via Zoom, full lighting, sound, and camera packages plus extra camera operators. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQe7uWc2ulw…