Curriculum Vitae

Huijie
Zhang

Award-winning media producer, director, and web developer with an MFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy.

LocationLos Angeles, CA

01Experience

Freelance Director, Producer & Web Developer

Self-Employed · Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2021 – Present
  • Designed and developed custom web layouts using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP; implemented wireframes and mockups into fully functional, cross-browser-compatible websites.
  • Directed and produced digital commercial campaigns for global brands including Lingo Kids App, Fila Golf, Age of Apes, State of Survival, and Winner Cotton Tissue.
  • Produced short-form videos and graphic assets tailored for social media marketing, driving measurable engagement growth for clients.
  • Wrote clean, efficient, and scalable code; actively troubleshot and debugged client-side processes and optimized content for speed, accessibility, and SEO performance.
  • Implemented web application security best practices including session management and cross-platform compatibility testing.
  • Produced comprehensive print materials and graphic designs to support clients' branding and communication strategies.

Film Production Lead — Director / UPM / Script Supervisor

New York Film Academy · Los Angeles, CA

Jun 2017 – Dec 2020
  • Directed and produced multiple award-winning short films (Jianghu, Secret, Crocodile Tears), demonstrating mastery of visual aesthetics, editing, and narrative design.
  • Collaborated with instructors to aesthetically refine digital presentations and course materials, ensuring clarity of complex concepts.
  • Integrated video content with web-based portfolios using HTML and CSS, showcasing digital projects across platforms.
  • Served as Unit Production Manager on multiple productions, overseeing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional creative teams.

02Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Filmmaking

New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Los Angeles, CA

Jun 2017 – May 2020

Bachelor of Arts

Xi'an International Studies University

Xi'an, China

Sep 2012 – Jun 2016

03Skills

Languages & Frameworks

HTML / CSSJavaScriptPHPReact

Production Tools

Adobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsPhotoshopIllustratorFigma

Expertise

Video ProductionGraphic DesignSEO & Web OpsGit

Key Competencies

Web Development & UI/UX DesignWireframing & Mockup ImplementationSEO Strategy & Web OptimizationWeb Security & Session ManagementVideo & Digital Media ProductionSocial Media Content & Graphic DesignCross-Browser & Device CompatibilityPrint Material Production

04Awards

Best Narrative Feature

Silk Road Film Awards · Cannes

2022

Best Feature Film

Toronto Intl Women Film Festival

2022

Golden Angel — Best Short Film

Chinese American Film Festival

2022

Silver Award — Best Music Video

Truth

2021

Profile

Award-winning media producer, director, and web developer with an MFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. Offers a rare combination of high-level visual storytelling and technical web development expertise. Committed to translating creative vision into clear, accessible, and engaging digital communications.