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Im Dokyun

Im Dokyun

9, Nambusunhwan-ro 373-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic Of Korea

Summary

Creative Director, Producer, and Assistant with over four years of experience in the entertainment industry, combining artistic vision with strategic production management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, supporting directors on and off set, and translating ideas into emotionally resonant visual stories. Adept at market research and audience analysis, ensuring creative concepts align with current trends and viewer engagement strategies. Festival-recognized storyteller with works featured at the Korean Youth Film Festival and the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival, known for blending poetic imagery with grounded narratives. Passionate about bridging creativity and execution to deliver powerful, culturally relevant content.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director, Producer

1:1 Pictures
San Francisco, Seoul
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Director, Writer, Producer of the Short Film 'Ipdeot'
  • ● Oversaw overall film production and direction
    ● Created storyboards and wrote screenplays
    ● Supervised comprehensive script revisions (using PowerPoint and Word)
    ● Secured investment funding
    ● Analyzed domestic and international short-form content to identify trend movements
    ● Conducted market research on films made by Korean-American immigrants in the U.S.
    ● Planned and produced a film project after discovering an untapped market
    ● Invested $5,000 in production and generated $12,000 in returns through film festivals and promotional activities

Film Intern

Student World Impact Film Festival
San Francisco
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • ● Selected 15 finalists from a pool of 995 international films
    ● Created and managed a comprehensive scoring sheet for 5 team members (Excel)
    ● Watched a wide range of international short and feature films to analyze current trends in the U.S. short film market
    ● Led the team and worked closely with the lead programmer to shape the festival's overall direction
    ● Requested and managed digital film files
    ● Contributed to increasing festival attendance from 4,355 to 12,000 viewers
    ● Analyzed genre trends among top-voted films and proposed a new program section, “Global Impact,” which was later established

Arab Film Festival Coordinator

WoozooPlay
Seoul
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • ● Planned and organized the 2023 Arab Film Festival
    ● Negotiated and secured the venue at Ewha Womans University’s Art House Momo
    ● Designed and executed audience engagement events, including guest visits (GV), autograph sessions, and merchandise giveaways
    ● Coordinated with the theater on ticket pricing and logistical communication
    ● Collaborated with the marketing team to plan and produce merchandise and logo designs (using Adobe Premiere and Illustrator)
    ● Increased official Instagram followers from 534 to 1,351 (as of October 2023)
    ● Achieved a sold-out screening for every session and received highly positive audience feedback
    ● Secured media coverage and press articles related to the festival

Script Supervisor

Chan Productions
Los Angeles
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • ● Script Supervisor for the film Rooftop
    ● Led overall script revisions using PowerPoint and Word
    ● Revised the screenplay after interviews with actor Lee Won-jong and director Jang Byung-chan
    ● Analyzed character continuity and conducted market research
    ● Provided feedback on editing and post-production continuity (Adobe Premiere Pro)
    ● Managed documentation and ensured clear communication with producers, investors, and the director (Word, PowerPoint)
    ● Created and distributed storyboards

Production Assistant

HMK Productions
San Francisco
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • ● (USA) HMK Productions PA
    ● Strategic Communication with the BHC (Client)
    ● On-site transportation, catering, extra, paperwork
    ● Location search, materialization (using Adobe Illustrator)
    ● Seoul's response details, market analysis
    ● Creating and Running a Schedule
    ● He's the assistant of the filming and directing team coming from Korea

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Film production
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Scriptwriting
  • Market research
  • Data analysis
  • Audience engagement
  • Event coordination
  • Creative direction
  • Video editing
  • Storyboard creation
  • Strategic communications
  • Concept pitching
  • Creative team leadership

Accomplishments

    IPDEOT

    - 8th Korean Christian Film Festival (Grand Prize, Best Actress)

    - 1st Seoul Hangang International Film Festival (Excellence Award)

    - 1st Korean Youth Film Festival (Grand Prize)

    Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival (semi-final)

    - Philadelphia Asian Film Festival (official selection)

    Pinocchio - 2022 Cannes World Film Festival (Best Student Mobile Film)

    Pinocchio - 2022 DMOFF - Best Student Short Film

    Pinocchio - 2022 San Francisco Arthouse Short Film Festival (semi-finalist for Best Short)

    2021 San Francisco State University 'Most Prominent Expecting Filmmaker

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Korean
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Film Intern

Student World Impact Film Festival
01.2024 - 04.2024

Script Supervisor

Chan Productions
05.2023 - 08.2023

Arab Film Festival Coordinator

WoozooPlay
05.2023 - 10.2023

Creative Director, Producer

1:1 Pictures
01.2023 - 07.2025

Production Assistant

HMK Productions
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema

San Francisco State University

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