Introduce Yourself : Intro: Sakura "Suki" Jimenez by Sakura "Suki" Jimenez

Hi, Stage 32 Team!

My name is Suki. I've mostly worked in what's called localization in the entertainment field-- (in a nutshell) helping domestic and international studios/filmmakers get their content captioned, dubbed, and subtitled in non-English and English on the big screen, for broadcast, and for streaming. My expertise was mostly creating/QC'ing Master English scripts for international dubbing and subtitling purposes and assisting studios with creative localization decisions. About 2-3 years ago, I made the big leap to get out of my comfort zone and not be a full-time employee with benefits for any corporation/studio. Since then, I've done so many things outside of localization such as (but not limited to) working with a local film festival's programming team, have worked multiple on-set production roles (as a PA, coordinator, 2nd AD, on-set wardrobe person), provided story/script notes, and produced a short film. But the most challenging thing that I've tried-- still trying-- is writing. Gah, the writing! I am overly self-critical and am working on it.

I joined Stage 32 when the first COVID lockdown hit in 2020 and have been an on-and-off Writers' Room member. Although I've attended a couple of courses/labs, a few Pitch Tanks, a few Executive Hours, and watched several Webinars, admittedly, I've mostly been a lurker and haven't tried networking here. Trying to change this. This past Wednesday, I joined my first Stage 32 Wednesday Writers' Sprint. I found the experience positive and helpful, holding me accountable for at least a couple of hours. I'll definitely be back. I heard Stage 32 has more writing groups throughout the week. Will check about joining some (or all?) of the other groups this week.

A couple of side notes:

--If you have any questions about captioning, dubbing, subtitling, audio (or video) description, please don't hesitate to let me know. Or if this is a field you're interested in or if you need any of this type of work done for your project, I can introduce you to several post houses that do this work for both major and independent studios/filmmakers.

--I also play the koto (a Japanese zither instrument). Let me know if you're in need of koto music for a project you're working on or even a live performance. And depending on how advanced your needs are, I could humbly recommend my koto teacher (a koto master) who can arrange and compose music. She and I have also performed as a duo.