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Filmmakers
JUN REN
DIRECTOR
Jun is an award-winning director. He was born and raised in Shanghai, received his degree in design in Canada. He has a master's degree in film directing from the School of Visual Arts in New York. His mission is to build a bridge between progressive East and the West media creatives and connect young audiences of all cultures. imdb
RIK ZAK
DIRECTOR
Rik Zak is a writer and filmmaker and an award-winning creative director. Currently, he is also a Creative Director at Schroeder Inc., a New York content and brand development agency with clients worldwide. Rik has practiced traditional Chinese martial arts for over 40 years. imdb
FRANK GUZZONE
FILMMAKER | PRODUCER
Filmmaker Frank Guzzone has held top roles at leading advertising agencies such as Ogilvy. As a Creative Director focused on today's integrated digital media and experiential landscapes, Frank has developed award-winning branded creative content promotion and product placement efforts for Reality TV series such as—The Restaurant with Rocco DiSpirito. As well as worked directly with Jane Rosenthal, Martin Scorsese, and American Express as the founding sponsor of the TriBeCa Film Festival after 911. In addition to his successful collaboration with Jerry Seinfeld and team in creating the first Seinfeld/Superman Webisodes campaign that was awarded a Gold Cyber Lion at Cannes. frankguzzone.com
JOAQUIN ESCANDON
DIRECTOR | CGVFX SUPERVISOR
Joaquin Escandon is a skilled creative professional with over 20 years of experience in visual storytelling through different digital mediums. He has directed TV commercials for well-known companies and contributed his VFX and animation skills to major motion pictures. Joaquin holds a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation and has a passion for outrigger canoeing. With his multidisciplinary skill set, he continues to captivate audiences with his unique artistic vision and technical expertise. imdb
JACKY LEUNG
DIRECTOR
Jacky Leung is a Hong Kong-born filmmaker and technologist. His work ranges from working with the largest IT company in Canada to retail advertising. He produces VR-focused, visual solutions for global clients.
CHARLIE CURRAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | CREATIVE PARTNER
Charlie has extensive leadership and management experience as an executive producer at production companies and advertising agencies. He’s produced worldwide with top film, tv and commercial directors, photographers, cinematographers, editors, visual effects specialists and celebrity talent. His supportive, level-headed approach clearly balances creative vision with viable, innovative production solutions. Charlie is well connected in the international production community and proficient in budgeting, post production, union matters and tax credit opportunities. Along with film projects, Charlie’s client experience spans all industries and product categories, and includes major projects for LVMH, American Express, L’Oreal, Diageo, Heineken, IBM, Dell and nearly all automotive brands.
CHUCK SCHROEDER
WRITER | PRODUCER
Chuck Schroeder started his career in New York as a copywriter at Doyle Dane Bernbach working on Alka-Seltzer, Volkswagen, Polaroid, Mobil, and other accounts. He was hired by McCann-Erickson to work as a Senior Copywriter on Miller Lite, Coca-Cola, Del Monte Foods and the KFC chain. Partnered with Rik Zak, he established Schroeder, Inc. in New York. Chuck has been a Creative Director and Senior Writer on a range of film projects and television commercials.
GINA ZAK
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Gina is an award-winning set designer with an educational background in backstage theatre production.
EVANGELINE ZAK
CAST DIRECTOR, ACTRESS, STYLIST
Evangeline is our principle cast director as well as an actress and a public speaker.