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I am Yang I. Cao, a filmmaker, editor, and researcher with a background spanning cosmology, media operation, and public health. I work across independent film projects, academic research, and creative industries, translating complex ideas into accessible media while contributing to open-access scholarship. I was ordained by the Universal Life Church in 2021 and remain actively engaged in art and science collaborations.
I pursue interdisciplinary inquiries at the intersection of humanity and technology, publishing in journals and books, leading media productions, and speaking at conferences worldwide. My career centers on storytelling, technical craft, and social impact.
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Chinese
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Work Experience
Independent cinematic editor and media manager
January 1, 2010 - PresentIndependent research and editing work since 2010; participated in 11 short films’ digital productions and post-production; contributed to 7 art projects’ visual documentation and designs; produced and edited several commercial promotions; edited and supervised editing for five feature films and more than three series; created artworks; provided English translation and interpretation support for Chinese contemporary artists and curators; translated Michael Bird’s 100 Ideas that Changed Art.
Data Analyst at CETC Big Data Research Company Ltd.
November 1, 2019 - September 13, 2025Categorized governmental documents in the data system; studied the governmental overview of PRC China’s regional development; conceptually connected government documents with macroeconomic performance.
Creative Department Lead / App Development Manager at Beijing Synergy Information and Technology Ltd.
December 1, 2014 - September 13, 2025Reviewed investment projects; directed the creative department; balanced technical possibilities with creative direction; reported to the VP.
Studio Collaborator at Ouyang Changlin Studio, Communication University of China
December 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025Explored hologram projection, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality production technologies and their commercialization; prepared several film projects for potential collaborations.
Marketing Projects Manager at Ogilvy Beijing
November 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025Managed several marketing projects; supported customers in media production and public relations preparation; participated in CCTV-related productions.
Intern at Chongqing Television Group
April 1, 2008 - September 13, 2025Interned in the program department; learned program production procedures and technologies; participated in planning meetings and pitched ideas; independently edited programs under supervision.
Independent cinematic editor and media manager at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2010 - PresentFully participated in 11 short films’ digital productions and post-production as editor; oversaw 7 art projects’ visual documentation and designs, including media relations and translation; produced and edited several commercial promotion projects; edited and supervised editing for five feature films and more than three series; created artworks in various mediums; assisted Chinese contemporary artists and Asian curators with English translation and interpretations; translated Micheal Bird’s 100 Ideas that Changed Art (British English to Simplified Chinese).
Investment Analyst / Curatorial Pitcher at Shenzhen Huaxia Gemini Culture Media Co., Ltd.
March 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025Reviewed investment projects; prepared curatorial pitch documents for bidding the 56th Venice Biennale China Pavilion.
Studio Assistant / Project Producer at Ouyang Changlin Studio, Communication University of China
December 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025Explored hologram projection, AI, and VR production technologies and their commercialization; prepared film projects for possible collaborations.
Marketing Project Manager at Ogilvy Beijing
December 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025Managed marketing projects and supported clients in media production and PR preparation; collaborated on CCTV-related productions.
Speaker / Adobe China Presenter at Adobe China
November 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025Invited as speaker for Adobe’s 25th anniversary in the Greater China area, expert in editing; participated in Adobe China corporate responsibility collaborations with Children’s Hope Foundation.
Media Producer / Events Coordinator at School of Economics and Management, Communication University of China
June 1, 2017 - September 13, 2025Served for academic and university events’ media productions and management.
College Entrance Testing Design Contributor at School of Drama, Film and Television, Communication University of China
January 1, 2016 - September 13, 2025Designed college entrance testing sets for the Directing major; participated in final interview rounds and provided feedback on interview scores.
Creative/Technical Project Lead at Beijing Synergy Information and Technology Ltd.
December 1, 2014 - September 13, 2025Gained familiarity with APP development management and technical cooperation; reported to VP; directed the creative department; assessed technical possibilities vs. creative direction in brainstorms.
Intern, Program Department at Chongqing Television Group
April 1, 2008 - September 13, 2025Interned in the program department; learned production procedures; participated in planning meetings and pitched ideas; edited programs under supervision.
Data Analyst / Government Documents Curation at CETC Big Data Research Company Ltd.
November 1, 2010 - September 13, 2025Categorized governmental documents in the data system; learned about PRC regional development; linked documents with macroeconomic performance.
Intern, Program Department at Chongqing Television Group
April 30, 2008 - September 13, 2025Gained exposure to program production procedures and technologies; participated in planning meetings, pitched ideas, and independently edited programs under supervision.
Creative/Technical Lead at Beijing Synergy Information and Technology Ltd.
December 31, 2014 - September 13, 2025Reviewed APP development projects; directed the creative department and aligned technical possibilities with creative direction through brainstorm sessions.
Marketing Projects Manager at Ogilvy Beijing
December 31, 2017 - September 13, 2025Managed multiple marketing projects; collaborated with clients on media production and public relations; contributed to CCTV-related productions.
Media Productions & Management at School of Economics and Management, Communication University of China
June 30, 2017 - September 13, 2025Supported academic and university events’ media productions and management, coordinating with internal teams.
Film/Media Technologist at Ouyang Changlin Studio, Communication University of China
December 31, 2017 - September 13, 2025Explored hologram projection, AI, and VR production technologies and their commercialization; prepared film projects for potential collaborations.
Data Analyst at CETC Big Data Research Company Ltd.
November 30, 2020 - September 13, 2025Categorized governmental documents in the data system; studied regional development in PRC; linked documents to macroeconomic performance.
Independent Researcher
January 1, 2010 - PresentIndependent cinematic editor and media manager; led digital productions, visual documentation, translations, and project coordination across multiple art projects.
Education
B.A. Directing (Editing Art & Technology) at Communication University of China, School of Drama, Film and Television
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Communication University of China
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020B.A. Directing (Editing Art & Technology) at Communication University of China
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010M.B.A. at Communication University of China
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020B.A. Directing (Editing Art & Technology) at Communication University of China
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Communication University of China
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Qualifications
Master of Global Governance, Cosmology
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Doctor of Philosophy in Media Operation and Management
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025International acknowledgment post facto to research (2022)
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Ordination by the Universal Life Church
October 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025Medical Doctor (MD)
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Ordination by the Universal Life Church
October 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025Doctor of Philosophy in Media Operation and Management
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Master of Global Governance and Cosmology
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Doctor of Philosophy in Media Operation and Management
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025Ordination by Universal Life Church
October 31, 2021 - September 13, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare
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