I am a passionate and dedicated video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in delivering engaging content for global clients, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with producers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate creative direction and enhance final products. With a strong background in documentary media and a Master of Fine Arts degree, I have successfully directed, produced, and edited award-winning short films and documentaries. I bring creativity, technical skills, and storytelling expertise to every project, striving to create impactful visual narratives.…

Irene Zhiying Zhen

I am a passionate and dedicated video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in delivering engaging content for global clients, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with producers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate creative direction and enhance final products. With a strong background in documentary media and a Master of Fine Arts degree, I have successfully directed, produced, and edited award-winning short films and documentaries. I bring creativity, technical skills, and storytelling expertise to every project, striving to create impactful visual narratives.…

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I am a passionate and dedicated video editor and motion graphic designer with extensive experience in delivering engaging content for global clients, marketing campaigns, and internal communications. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with producers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate creative direction and enhance final products.

With a strong background in documentary media and a Master of Fine Arts degree, I have successfully directed, produced, and edited award-winning short films and documentaries. I bring creativity, technical skills, and storytelling expertise to every project, striving to create impactful visual narratives.

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Work Experience

Associate Video Editor & Production Assistant at Klick Inc.
April 30, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Edited video content and crafted animations tailored for various digital and broadcast platforms. Supported production workflows, organized digital assets, and maintained daily team operations.
Specialist, Video Editor & Motion Designer at Klick Inc.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Applied advanced editing, motion graphics, color, and sound skills to deliver engaging content for global clients, marketing campaigns, and internal communications, including social media ads, brand promos, TV spots, reels, interviews, short films, and award submissions. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams spanning producers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate creative direction and enhance the final product.
Producer at Media Sandbox
May 31, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Partnered with local non-profit organizations to strengthen brand presence through strategic social media initiatives, creative support, and solution-oriented collaboration. Led and motivated a team of five in project ideation, design, and implementation.
Director & Producer & Editor (Freelance) at Self-employed
September 1, 2018 - Present
Developed and executed original concepts for short films and documentaries, overseeing the full creative process from scripting and directing to cinematography and post-production. Created award-winning works including 'Pulse' (2021), 'Dead Ends' (2019), and 'The Fisherman' (2018) screened at festivals such as Toronto Life-Off, Aphrodite Film Awards (NY), and FEEDBACK Female Festival (LA).
Editor Intern at Laurel Film
August 31, 2018 - August 27, 2025
Managed multiple film projects simultaneously, organized footage, and made initial editorial selections. Communicated feedback with the post-production team to meet creative needs.

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Documentary Media at Toronto Metropolitan University
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media and Information, Minor in Fiction Filmmaking at Michigan State University
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2019

Qualifications

Ontario Graduate Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education