A visual storyteller building a career in film/video editing, as well as directing independent films. Prior to working on major studio content and graduating from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, I found my passion for filmmaking through self-taught editing and creating video content since 2007. Check out my work at www.calvinchin.org
Unique traits: Diligent, Organized, Rhythmic, Eye for Visual Storytelling
Fine China
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Film (short)
by Tiffany So
Editor An average dinner at Lily's house turns tragic, leaving her alone in her grief--until she erupts in a song and dance that threatens everything her parents believe to be true. Recognized by HBO as a first-ever Asian American musical with a personal artistic vision by Director Tiffany So.
Blue Suit
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Film (short)
by Kevin J. Nguyen
Editor Between deafening laughter, offhanded comments, and quiet sobbing, a hopeless romantic is left wondering how and if he can still make his feelings known before his best friend leaves the city.
Eat Drink Boy Girl
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Film (short)
by Matthew Leung
Editor An international student meets his girlfriend’s Chinese American family for the first time and quickly realizes he doesn’t belong. A neorealist comedy and drama in tribute to Director Ang Lee's film Eat Drink Man Woman.
Avengers: Endgame | Home Trailer
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by Tiny Hero
Co-editor Home entertainment marketing campaign
The Lion King (2019) | Bonus Trailer
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by Tiny Hero
Co-editor
Captain Marvel | "Fury" Radio Spot
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by Tiny Hero
Editor
Continuum
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Film
by Justin Chien & Ryan Alexander Huang (Drama, Sci-Fi and Thriller)
Editor A scientist obsessed with time travel must save his daughter from an estranged accident using a limited prototype.
Ensemble - Episode 2
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TV Mini
by USC School of Cinematic Arts (Comedy and Drama)
Co-editor A group of passionate theatre students juggle everything from tyrannical directors, to behind-the-scenes sabotage, to unlikely friendships, to first love.
Salamagan
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Film
(Comedy and Drama)
Editor Two worlds collide when the daughter of a Filipino Catholic household is paid a family visit by her secret girlfriend.
Twelve Days of Christmas
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Film
by Michael Boyle (Drama)
Digital Imaging Technician
Tiger of the White Sun
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Film
by Ryan Alexander Huang (Drama and History)
Sound Designer, Actor In the midst of World War II in Far East China, a pilot of the American Volunteer Group is forced to bail out over contested territory in Hunan Province.
The Party Boppers
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Film
by Ryan Taylor (Comedy)
Sound department Four college misfits fail to join the true fraternity party experience. So they make their own.
The Guide
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Film
(Drama and Fantasy)
Script Supervisor From a mysterious void, a guardian angel-like figure guides a man through his first love, in a journey through space-time and beyond.
Ralph Breaks the Internet | Bonus Trailer
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by Tiny Hero (Adventure, Family and Animation)
Editor
Reverallium
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Film
(Drama)
Editor A college dropout addicted to Reverallium - a pill that lets him dream while awake - attempts to piece his life back together while deciphering between fantasy and reality.
Draw
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Film
(Drama, Romance and Short)
Writer, Director, Editor An artist lost in a creative rut reflects on his past achievements and a fading relationship with an athlete, realizing the roots of his struggles and how much she inspired him.
Tailored to Fit
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Film
(Documentary and Short)
Sound department
The Idealist
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Film
(Drama, Sci-Fi and Short)
Visual Effects In the midst of a losing war, a scientist experiments on his dying wife, transforming her into a combat android.
Simon Parker
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Film
by Young Min Kim (Thriller and Short)
Production Assistant
Bravo
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Film
by Austin Simmons (Drama and Short)
Grip A lavish piano recital. A violent home invasion. Two seemingly unrelated events are intertwined in an exploration of power and violence.
Ten Thousand Miles
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Film
by Nathan Ellis (Drama and War)
Production Assistant, Foley Recording Artist
Eat Drink Boy Girl (Short Film, Editor) | LA Shorts International Film Festival, Official Selection
(2019)
Salamagan (Short Film, Editor) | Leeds Queer Film Fest Winner (Audience Choice Award)
(2018)
Salamagan (Short Film, Editor) | Official Selection at HBO's Outfest Fusion LA
(2018)
Salamagan (Short Film, Editor) | 11th Annual Don Thompson LGBT Film Festival Winner
(2018)
Continuum (Short Film, Editor) | Chinese American Film Festival Winner (Outstanding Short Film)
(2018)
Continuum (Short Film, Editor) | Asian American Film Festival of Oregon, Official Selection
(2018)
Draw (Short Film, Director) | Austin Indie Fest Winner (Best Student Film)
(2017)
Draw (Short Film, Director) | Macroproject Online Film Festival Semi-Finalist
(2017)
Draw (Short Film, Director) Los Angeles Cinefest Semi-Finalist
(2017)
University of Southern California School of Cinema Television
(2016-2018)
California State University - Fullerton
(2013-2015)