I am Htoo Zin Oo, a dynamic filmmaker and storyteller with a passion for creating compelling narratives. My career spans film editing, production, sales, distribution, festival programming, and artistic direction. I've had the privilege of working in both the film, animation and gaming industries, alongside extensive freelance experience in video editing and translation. Professional Experience ESTN8 Studios (2024) As a Film Sales & Distribution Intern, I conducted data research, critiqued films, and read scripts for distribution. My responsibilities included writing coverage, designing marketing materials, and managing the studio's website. Savannah Film Festival (2023) During my time as a Festival Programming Intern, I performed initial quality assessments of film submissions. I wrote coverage, read scripts, and rated films, ensuring only the best made it to the festival. Myth Atelier Game Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) As the Lead Artist, I created and designed character illustrations and art assets. I also managed the art team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment to produce high-quality visuals. JOOSK Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) In my role as a Pre-production Artist, I storyboarded, wrote scripts, and developed stories. I was deeply involved in character design for animation and advertising productions. Freelance Video Editor (2015 - Present) With years of experience in video post-production and sound editing, I have worked on a wide range of projects, including narrative films, documentaries, shorts, essays, streams, vlogs, and tutorials. Additionally, I specialize in video transcription and subtitling. Freelance Translator & Interpreter (2012 - Present) I provide document translation, localization, and live interpretation between Burmese and English. My clients include Thut Ti Lethwei Club, the Pacific Disaster Center, and various NGOs. Film Projects The Singing Duck - Editor, Grip The Lobster Quandary - Director, Producer, Editor Loving Grief - Director, Writer Acintya - Writer Bane of the Headless Deva - Writer Skills Fluent in Burmese Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, AVID Media Composer, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Final Draft, and Aseprite Expertise in video editing, production, and sound editing Skilled in screenplay writing, character design, digital illustration, and pixel art Experienced in Webflow, Mailchimp, email marketing, marketing graphic design, and website design Competent in translation, interpretation, academic research, customer service, communication, public speaking, organizational communication, content quality analysis, marketing writing, coverage writing, and creative writing

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I am Htoo Zin Oo, a dynamic filmmaker and storyteller with a passion for creating compelling narratives. My career spans film editing, production, sales, distribution, festival programming, and artistic direction. I've had the privilege of working in both the film, animation and gaming industries, alongside extensive freelance experience in video editing and translation. Professional Experience ESTN8 Studios (2024) As a Film Sales & Distribution Intern, I conducted data research, critiqued films, and read scripts for distribution. My responsibilities included writing coverage, designing marketing materials, and managing the studio's website. Savannah Film Festival (2023) During my time as a Festival Programming Intern, I performed initial quality assessments of film submissions. I wrote coverage, read scripts, and rated films, ensuring only the best made it to the festival. Myth Atelier Game Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) As the Lead Artist, I created and designed character illustrations and art assets. I also managed the art team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment to produce high-quality visuals. JOOSK Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) In my role as a Pre-production Artist, I storyboarded, wrote scripts, and developed stories. I was deeply involved in character design for animation and advertising productions. Freelance Video Editor (2015 - Present) With years of experience in video post-production and sound editing, I have worked on a wide range of projects, including narrative films, documentaries, shorts, essays, streams, vlogs, and tutorials. Additionally, I specialize in video transcription and subtitling. Freelance Translator & Interpreter (2012 - Present) I provide document translation, localization, and live interpretation between Burmese and English. My clients include Thut Ti Lethwei Club, the Pacific Disaster Center, and various NGOs. Film Projects The Singing Duck - Editor, Grip The Lobster Quandary - Director, Producer, Editor Loving Grief - Director, Writer Acintya - Writer Bane of the Headless Deva - Writer Skills Fluent in Burmese Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, AVID Media Composer, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Final Draft, and Aseprite Expertise in video editing, production, and sound editing Skilled in screenplay writing, character design, digital illustration, and pixel art Experienced in Webflow, Mailchimp, email marketing, marketing graphic design, and website design Competent in translation, interpretation, academic research, customer service, communication, public speaking, organizational communication, content quality analysis, marketing writing, coverage writing, and creative writing

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I am Htoo Zin Oo, a dynamic filmmaker and storyteller with a passion for creating compelling narratives. My career spans film editing, production, sales, distribution, festival programming, and artistic direction. I’ve had the privilege of working in both the film, animation and gaming industries, alongside extensive freelance experience in video editing and translation.

Professional Experience

ESTN8 Studios (2024)
As a Film Sales & Distribution Intern, I conducted data research, critiqued films, and read scripts for distribution. My responsibilities included writing coverage, designing marketing materials, and managing the studio’s website.

Savannah Film Festival (2023)
During my time as a Festival Programming Intern, I performed initial quality assessments of film submissions. I wrote coverage, read scripts, and rated films, ensuring only the best made it to the festival.

Myth Atelier Game Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
As the Lead Artist, I created and designed character illustrations and art assets. I also managed the art team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment to produce high-quality visuals.

JOOSK Studio_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_)
In my role as a Pre-production Artist, I storyboarded, wrote scripts, and developed stories. I was deeply involved in character design for animation and advertising productions.

Freelance Video Editor (2015 - Present)
With years of experience in video post-production and sound editing, I have worked on a wide range of projects, including narrative films, documentaries, shorts, essays, streams, vlogs, and tutorials. Additionally, I specialize in video transcription and subtitling.

Freelance Translator & Interpreter (2012 - Present)
I provide document translation, localization, and live interpretation between Burmese and English. My clients include Thut Ti Lethwei Club, the Pacific Disaster Center, and various NGOs.

Film Projects

The Singing Duck - Editor, Grip
The Lobster Quandary - Director, Producer, Editor
Loving Grief - Director, Writer
Acintya - Writer
Bane of the Headless Deva - Writer

Skills

Fluent in Burmese
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, AVID Media Composer, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Final Draft, and Aseprite
Expertise in video editing, production, and sound editing
Skilled in screenplay writing, character design, digital illustration, and pixel art
Experienced in Webflow, Mailchimp, email marketing, marketing graphic design, and website design
Competent in translation, interpretation, academic research, customer service, communication, public speaking, organizational communication, content quality analysis, marketing writing, coverage writing, and creative writing
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Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
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Anime
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Illustration
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Character Design
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Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Anime
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Script
Expert
YouTube
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Avid media composer
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Adobe Audition
Intermediate
Motion Graphic
Intermediate
Email Design
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Webflow
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Burmese
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Webster University
August 1, 2014 - December 30, 2017
Master of Arts in Global Communication at Bangkok University
July 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Master of Arts in Flim & Television at Savannah College of Art & Design
January 1, 2022 - August 27, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Other, Professional Services

Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
An
Anime
Il
Illustration
Ch
Character Design
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Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Anime
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Short Film
Expert
Script
Expert
YouTube
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Avid media composer
Expert
Promo Video
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Adobe Audition
Intermediate
Motion Graphic
Intermediate
Email Design
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
Webflow
Beginner
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