I am a screenwriter and writer-director completing my MFA in Film and Media Art at Emerson College, based between Boston and Los Angeles. My work focuses on character-driven drama, psychological tension, noir, dark humor, cultural conflict, and contained stories built around strong dialogue and emotional pressure. I have written and directed several award-recognized short films, including *Not A Typical Alien*, an official selection of the Roxbury International Film Festival and Honorable Mention recipient from The Comedy Film Festival. My earlier short *Buddhist Mantra and Tristesse* screened internationally in Paris, Istanbul, and New York. I am also the writer of *Tai Chi*, a neo-noir feature screenplay set in 2001 Boston Chinatown, currently being submitted to screenwriting labs and competitions. I specialize in screenwriting, adaptation, story development, character-driven structure, and contained psychological drama. I am especially interested in projects involving complex characters, moral conflict, historical or cultural material, and stories that can be produced with limited locations and strong dramatic tension. I can help develop feature screenplays, short film scripts, treatments, outlines, pitch materials, and revisions. My background combines formal film training, independent production experience, film criticism, and hands-on directing, which allows me to think both like a writer and like a filmmaker.

ZHELUN “JERRY” LIN

I am a screenwriter and writer-director completing my MFA in Film and Media Art at Emerson College, based between Boston and Los Angeles. My work focuses on character-driven drama, psychological tension, noir, dark humor, cultural conflict, and contained stories built around strong dialogue and emotional pressure. I have written and directed several award-recognized short films, including *Not A Typical Alien*, an official selection of the Roxbury International Film Festival and Honorable Mention recipient from The Comedy Film Festival. My earlier short *Buddhist Mantra and Tristesse* screened internationally in Paris, Istanbul, and New York. I am also the writer of *Tai Chi*, a neo-noir feature screenplay set in 2001 Boston Chinatown, currently being submitted to screenwriting labs and competitions. I specialize in screenwriting, adaptation, story development, character-driven structure, and contained psychological drama. I am especially interested in projects involving complex characters, moral conflict, historical or cultural material, and stories that can be produced with limited locations and strong dramatic tension. I can help develop feature screenplays, short film scripts, treatments, outlines, pitch materials, and revisions. My background combines formal film training, independent production experience, film criticism, and hands-on directing, which allows me to think both like a writer and like a filmmaker.

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I am a screenwriter and writer-director completing my MFA in Film and Media Art at Emerson College, based between Boston and Los Angeles. My work focuses on character-driven drama, psychological tension, noir, dark humor, cultural conflict, and contained stories built around strong dialogue and emotional pressure.

I have written and directed several award-recognized short films, including Not A Typical Alien, an official selection of the Roxbury International Film Festival and Honorable Mention recipient from The Comedy Film Festival. My earlier short Buddhist Mantra and Tristesse screened internationally in Paris, Istanbul, and New York. I am also the writer of Tai Chi, a neo-noir feature screenplay set in 2001 Boston Chinatown, currently being submitted to screenwriting labs and competitions.

I specialize in screenwriting, adaptation, story development, character-driven structure, and contained psychological drama. I am especially interested in projects involving complex characters, moral conflict, historical or cultural material, and stories that can be produced with limited locations and strong dramatic tension.

I can help develop feature screenplays, short film scripts, treatments, outlines, pitch materials, and revisions. My background combines formal film training, independent production experience, film criticism, and hands-on directing, which allows me to think both like a writer and like a filmmaker.

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Chinese
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English
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Japanese
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Work Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Emerson College
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Supported AI Filmmaking and Cinematography courses through critique, story feedback, production support, and student creative development.
Media Production Intern at Brookline Interactive Group
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Produced short-form promotional videos, community documentaries, and civic media coverage for nonprofit and municipal clients.
Independent Video Creator at Bilibili
January 1, 2022 - Present
Wrote and produced film commentary videos with cumulative viewership exceeding 100,000; built audience-facing storytelling and film criticism experience.
Advertising Agency Intern at Fuzhou Sente Media Co., Ltd.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported creative research, copy/material preparation, visual references, and branded-content presentation work.
New Media Center Intern at Fujian Media Group
May 1, 2021 - Present
Assisted with video shooting, vertical-format content workflows, and new media distribution for digital platforms.
Youth Committee Member at Hubei Provincial Film Artists Association
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Participated in professional exchange, wrote film criticism, and served as a judge for film review competitions.

Education

MFA, Film and Media Art at Emerson College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
B.A., Advertising at Huazhong Agricultural University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MFA at Emerson College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
B.A. at Huazhong Agricultural University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services