I am a dedicated film and television professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from DePaul University, specializing in Film and Television with a minor in Visual Effects. I have experience in virtual production, directing, producing, and assistant camera work on various short film projects. I am skilled in several video production and visual effects software tools and have a strong background in both pre-production and post-production processes. Beyond filmmaking, I am passionate about martial arts, teaching Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do, and managing martial arts-related events and instructional video productions. My leadership and public speaking skills complement my creative expertise, enabling me to effectively manage teams and communicate project visions clearly.…

Gunil Ko

I am a dedicated film and television professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from DePaul University, specializing in Film and Television with a minor in Visual Effects. I have experience in virtual production, directing, producing, and assistant camera work on various short film projects. I am skilled in several video production and visual effects software tools and have a strong background in both pre-production and post-production processes. Beyond filmmaking, I am passionate about martial arts, teaching Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do, and managing martial arts-related events and instructional video productions. My leadership and public speaking skills complement my creative expertise, enabling me to effectively manage teams and communicate project visions clearly.…

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I am a dedicated film and television professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from DePaul University, specializing in Film and Television with a minor in Visual Effects. I have experience in virtual production, directing, producing, and assistant camera work on various short film projects. I am skilled in several video production and visual effects software tools and have a strong background in both pre-production and post-production processes.

Beyond filmmaking, I am passionate about martial arts, teaching Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do, and managing martial arts-related events and instructional video productions. My leadership and public speaking skills complement my creative expertise, enabling me to effectively manage teams and communicate project visions clearly.

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Work Experience

Student Assistant - Admissions at DePaul University
March 1, 2022 - August 19, 2025
Managed front desk, checked in families for campus tours, answered phone calls, and responded to general university questions.
Martial Arts Instructor at Ko’s Yong In Martial Arts
August 1, 2015 - Present
Taught Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do to children and adults. Led classes and promotion testing events, explained programs to families, managed summer camps, and coached students at Chicago Martial Arts Association tournaments.
Referee at Chicago Martial Arts Association
January 1, 2015 - Present
Led competitors to correct rings, divided competitors into brackets by age and rank, scored skill sets, refereed sparring matches, and held boards for breaking competitors during tournaments.

Education

BFA Film and Television at DePaul University – College of Computing and Digital Media
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2023
High School Diploma at South Elgin High School
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

5th Black Belt Tae Kwon Do
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
4th Black Belt Hap Ki Do
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper It Came from Behind

    This project was a Virtual Production project done at DePaul University with students as a test of the new Virtual Production equipment.
    The project was focused on finding different ways to creatively utilize the equipment.