Eric Zhu
Film Production Assistant
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Film production professional with hands-on set experience dating back to producing a 20-minute independent film in high school — managing 37 scenes, 10 locations, and a 20-person crew on a tight budget. Since then, I've built a track record of coordinating people, logistics, and finances across student organizations, nonprofit programs, and a self-run video editing business, consistently serving as the point of contact who keeps productions and teams moving. Reliable under pressure, comfortable managing multiple moving parts at once, and energized by being on set rather than behind a desk.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin, based in Los Angeles and available immediately.
Experience
Producer at Mystery in the Box (2021-08 – 2022-06)
- Screenwrote and produced a 20 minute murder mystery film, where I managed 37 scenes, 10 locations, 11 sets, 20 crew members, various props and industry level equipment, while maintaining a budget of $1400.
- Received Semi-finalist for Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival
Producer at 2022/2023 Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Gala (2022-01 – 2023-01)
- Collaborated with 13 different Asian American performance organizations and created a festival gala that now has over 100k views on social media.
- Created background videos and audio for the event.
- Managed finances while working with various stakeholders and was the main contact point for the performance facilities and dance companies.
President/Treasurer at Cal Wushu (2023-08 – 2024-12)
- Coordinate board meetings, communicate with stakeholders, and facilitate necessary functions for the program, including creation of a commercial and a documentary for the publicity and outreach of the club
Coordinator at Pacific Bridge (2020-01 – 2024-06)
- Coordinated cultural trip, taking college and middle school students to the Shaolin Temple in Henan China through itinerary creation, visa applications, and supervision of students onsite.
- Created 5 detailed documentaries about Chinese/American culture to promote cultural exchange between China and the United States.
Student Assistant at CA Dept of Financial Protection and Innovation (2025-10 – 2026-03)
- Served as primary point of contact for 30 grantee organizations across a $7M funding program, coordinating logistics, deadlines, and communications to keep all parties aligned
Education
B.A. in Legal Studies – University of California, Berkeley (2022-08)
