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I'm Kolena Lee, a cinematographer and film director who loves telling stories through bold visuals. With five years behind the camera and three as a content creator, I've built a track record across commercial shoots, music videos, narratives, and television, always guiding projects from concept through post-production. I lead with collaboration and clear communication, pairing creative direction with hands-on production. I enjoy building teams, planning shot lists, and solving on-set challenges to bring a shared vision to life, while keeping the process friendly, efficient, and fun.…I'm Kolena Lee, a cinematographer and film director who loves telling stories through bold visuals. With five years behind the camera and three as a content creator, I've built a track record across commercial shoots, music videos, narratives, and television, always guiding projects from concept through post-production. I lead with collaboration and clear communication, pairing creative direction with hands-on production. I enjoy building teams, planning shot lists, and solving on-set challenges to bring a shared vision to life, while keeping the process friendly, efficient, and fun.

Kolena Lee

Cinematographer, Film Director, Content Creator, +2

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I'm Kolena Lee, a cinematographer and film director who loves telling stories through bold visuals. With five years behind the camera and three as a content creator, I've built a track record across commercial shoots, music videos, narratives, and television, always guiding projects from concept through post-production. I lead with collaboration and clear communication, pairing creative direction with hands-on production. I enjoy building teams, planning shot lists, and solving on-set challenges to bring a shared vision to life, while keeping the process friendly, efficient, and fun.…I'm Kolena Lee, a cinematographer and film director who loves telling stories through bold visuals. With five years behind the camera and three as a content creator, I've built a track record across commercial shoots, music videos, narratives, and television, always guiding projects from concept through post-production. I lead with collaboration and clear communication, pairing creative direction with hands-on production. I enjoy building teams, planning shot lists, and solving on-set challenges to bring a shared vision to life, while keeping the process friendly, efficient, and fun.

Available to hire

I’m Kolena Lee, a cinematographer and film director who loves telling stories through bold visuals. With five years behind the camera and three as a content creator, I’ve built a track record across commercial shoots, music videos, narratives, and television, always guiding projects from concept through post-production.

I lead with collaboration and clear communication, pairing creative direction with hands-on production. I enjoy building teams, planning shot lists, and solving on-set challenges to bring a shared vision to life, while keeping the process friendly, efficient, and fun.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Branding

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Korean

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Prep Technician - Film Grip and Lighting at Toy Box Rentals

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Communicated with clients about rental orders (equipment, budget, insurance) and handled inquiries; marketed the business via social media reels; prepared rental orders to be sent to contractors; performed quality checks on returned equipment; maintained an organized, well-run shop.

Cinematographer at Gem The Stix Skin Care Company

January 1, 2025 - Present

Shot ads for the company’s skin-care product line, coordinating with brand representatives to understand aesthetics and goals; planned shot angles, lighting, and product placement; served as cinematographer, gaffer, and camera operator on onset; created visuals suitable for both ad and social media formats.

Cinematographer at Artic Air

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Shot ads for portable air cooler products in varying usage settings; collaborated with the director to align visuals with brand aesthetics; produced shot lists, shot schedules, and equipment lists; staged lighting and shot composition for multiple shoots.

Cinematographer at Public Broadcasting Service

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Travelled to Seattle as cinematographer for PBS American Masters documentary How Judy-Lynn Del Rey shaped science fiction as we know it today; conducted talking-head interviews, obtained b-roll at a convention; coordinated talking points and interview material throughout the convention portion of the documentary; assisted in organizing shooting schedule and equipment for an out-of-state shoot; created a shot list and shooting schedule; gathered equipment and props; on-set duties included operating as cinematographer and director with a camera operator assist as needed.

Gaffer / Lighting Lead at Film Crew

January 1, 2022 - Present

Head of the lighting department; managed lighting and grip crew; produced lighting and grip packages; planned on-set lighting setups, safety and fire safety, and managed a team; collaborated with various brands and crews.

Cinematographer at Aputure

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created social media content for Aputure’s official TikTok page (44.6k followers) including product reviews and behind-the-scenes showcases; coordinated with brand reps; produced scripts and shot concepts; engaged in on-camera performances and demo videos.

Content Creator - Film Lighting Brand at Giggster

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Wrote, directed, shot and edited three social collaboration videos promoting Giggster on Instagram and TikTok; created skits and narratives incorporating Dungeons and Dragons; produced a visual effects aesthetic video; coordinated a film crew, shot list, and shooting schedule; gathered equipment and props and shot all three videos within six hours; on-set duties included cinematography and direction while a separate operator assisted as needed; worked with host and partners to ensure alignment with brand goals and presentation.

Cinematographer at FAB Brow

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Shot an advertisement for FAB Brow makeup line; coordinated with director and brand reps to achieve brand aesthetics, shot angles, lighting, and product placement; planned pre-production and shot list; led on set as cinematographer.

Content Creator - Film Lighting Brand at Aputure

January 1, 2023 - Present

Ongoing content creation for film lighting brand; developed social media content including product reviews and behind-the-scenes; maintained consistent visual aesthetic.

1st Assistant Camera at Film Crew

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Main camera technician; assisted the cinematographer as 2nd camera operator when present; created equipment lists, built gear for shoots, coordinated with assistants; maintained focus and support to keep on schedule.

Prep Technician Film Grip and Lighting at TOYBOX RENTALS

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Communicated with clients about rental orders (equipment, budget, insurance) and inquiries; marketed the business via social media reels; prepared and dispatched rental orders; quality-checked returned gear; maintained the shop's overall well-being.

Cinematographer at Gem The Stix

January 1, 2025 - Present

Shot an advertisement for the skin care product line; coordinated with brand representatives; served as cinematographer, gaffer, and camera operator; set up lighting, shot angles, and product placement for the ad; produced visuals for social media and campaigns.

Content Creator at Giggster

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Wrote, directed, shot and edited three social collaboration Instagram and TikTok ads promoting Giggster; created a funny skit, a narrative piece incorporating Dungeons & Dragons, and a visual VFX aesthetic video.

Content Creator at Aputure

January 1, 2023 - Present

Created social media content for Aputure's official TikTok; managed a TikTok/Instagram presence with product demos and showcases; authored and edited own scripts and videos.

Gaffer at Film Crew

January 1, 2022 - Present

Head of the lighting department; managed lighting and grip crew; packaged lighting and grip gear lists; coordinated with DP and gear brands; ensured safety on set; worked with LED and HMI gear.

Content Creator at PBS (American Masters project)

June 1, 2024 - June 15, 2024

Cinematography work for a PBS American Masters documentary; conducted on-site interviews and B-roll; assisted in assembling interview material and coordinating with host and crew.