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Hi, I’m Zheng (Austin) Guan, a media producer focused on cinematic storytelling and digital content strategy. I help brands and teams craft compelling narratives through end-to-end 4K production and data-informed audience growth across CTR, retention, and watch time. I’ve written, directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from experimental shorts to documentary content, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive narratives within budget.…Hi, I’m Zheng (Austin) Guan, a media producer focused on cinematic storytelling and digital content strategy. I help brands and teams craft compelling narratives through end-to-end 4K production and data-informed audience growth across CTR, retention, and watch time. I’ve written, directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from experimental shorts to documentary content, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive narratives within budget.

Zheng Guan

Film Director, Film Producer, Video Editor, +2

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Hi, I’m Zheng (Austin) Guan, a media producer focused on cinematic storytelling and digital content strategy. I help brands and teams craft compelling narratives through end-to-end 4K production and data-informed audience growth across CTR, retention, and watch time. I’ve written, directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from experimental shorts to documentary content, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive narratives within budget.…Hi, I’m Zheng (Austin) Guan, a media producer focused on cinematic storytelling and digital content strategy. I help brands and teams craft compelling narratives through end-to-end 4K production and data-informed audience growth across CTR, retention, and watch time. I’ve written, directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from experimental shorts to documentary content, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive narratives within budget.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Zheng (Austin) Guan, a media producer focused on cinematic storytelling and digital content strategy. I help brands and teams craft compelling narratives through end-to-end 4K production and data-informed audience growth across CTR, retention, and watch time.

I’ve written, directed, shot, and edited projects ranging from experimental shorts to documentary content, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive narratives within budget.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Video Producer at Self-employed

August 1, 2022 - Present

Maintains end-to-end video production practice including scripting, shooting, editing, and publishing; operates YouTube channel with consistent content output; applies analytics (CTR, retention, watch time) to optimize performance.

Video Producer & Editor at Real Vision

November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Produced and edited content for a 700K-subscriber YouTube channel; published content weekly and delivered 30+ videos over 8 months; managed full post-production workflow, including remote shooting coordination and highlight video editing; operated live production systems for multi-platform broadcasts; collaborated within a 5-person production team to maintain quality and consistency across YouTube and SVOD platforms.

Director & Producer at Drifter (Short Film)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Directed and produced a multi-disciplinary project with a 12-person crew; completed production within a two-week timeline and $5K budget; coordinated cross-functional teams (film + music) to deliver a cohesive narrative experience.

Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor at The Limbo’s Voyage (Short Film)

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Wrote, directed, shot, and edited a $10K production; led a 6-person crew to deliver a visually driven experimental narrative; supported all aspects of project from concept to post-production.

Associate Instructor at Indiana University

August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Designed and delivered Media Production curriculum to 200+ students covering preproduction, visual communication, and postproduction; facilitated two weekly lecture sections, software workshops, and academic conferences; improved students’ engagement and performance.

Editorial Designer at Indiana Daily Student

May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Designed 3+ layouts per issue and led design of 3 special edition publications, refining graphic templates in collaboration with editors to meet weekly print deadlines.

Instructional Video Producer at Walter Career Center, Indiana University

April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2021

Produced and distributed branded instructional video content, increasing student engagement; conducted interviews and synthesized qualitative insights into compelling career narratives; partnered with subject matter experts to design scalable learning materials with consistent quality standards; delivered campaign-ready media assets for program awareness and recruitment.

Producer at Stories of Peace (Documentary)

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Produced in partnership with local government and translated a community narrative into impactful documentary content; managed low-budget production, overseeing interviews, storytelling, and post-production delivery for public engagement.