Produced, directed, and DoP’d Bass Nomadic, a long-form documentary about two ethnically-Ukrainian Russian electronic music artists touring underground clubs in Central Asia. Created generative AI video assets using Flux and Kling. Trained AI LORAs to produce sci-fi concept art visual styles. Conducted ethnographic research about self-identity amongst Russian migrant creatives living nomadically across Eastern Europe, Istanbul, and Central Asia.

Resident Filmmaker at Whole Heart International

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Produced, directed, and DoP’d video content for SEED Kurdistan and Whole Heart International, two Kurdistan-based NGOs focused on mental health. Filmed verite-style amongst the hectic action of kids in refugee camps and school activities. The content series helped the NGOs meet fundraising targets and expand programs. Led 100cameras X Kawergosk, a photography and art-therapy program for kids in Kawergosk Refugee Camp; coordinated with Barzani Charity Foundation to secure resources in-camp and adapted course content for the Syrian Kurdish refugee context.

Creative Producer at Upperiscope!

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

DoP’d and edited episodes of The Unreasonable, a Shenzhen-based documentary series about startup stories in China (Anomaly IP). Co-produced and directed Culinary Single for Shenzhen TV about a young woman and her culinary adventures; conducted ethnographic research on child development and education challenges in Chinese villages; coordinated with Shenzhen TV to realize the creative brief and social impact theme; managed a production crew of 12.

TV Host and Rapper at Shanghai Media Group

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2015

Interviewed sports and music stars including Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Garnett; Hosted Matchup, an international travel program introducing host cities in Germany for World Cup 2006; Wrote and hosted Getaway, an international travel program broadcast worldwide on CCTV9.