Abraham Chan

New Genres Artist, Film Art Director, IATSE USA829 Scenic Designer

New York, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Scenic Designer/ Art Director at United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

  • Freelance ()
    • Freelance Film Art Department
      Mar 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

      • provide on set support to maintain an efficiently running set • build and decorate sets • make runs to purchase, rent, or pick up any needed materials • drive crew and executives to and from specified destinations • have worked on on TV, film, commercial, and photography sets, with crew size ranging from four (independent documentaries) to over 100 ( TV shows on a major network) • clients have included: Capitol Art (SF), JAMS Production (SF), CBS (NYC), Times Inc. (NYC), Dogpatch Films (SF)

    • Production Designer/Art Director
      Jun 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      • Control visual look in film and photo • Interpret client's, director's, producer's, and director of photography's needs and create a manageable plan of action for my department • Generate concepts for sets and props • Manage department budget • Lead Art Department on the execution of visual ideas • Worked on interactive new media, music video, narrative fiction, documentary, and commercials

  • Freelance Video Maker at Self Employed
    May 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos

    • independent video maker for hire-- clients have included startups, artists, and individuals • create videos for clients, and as a one man team, conduct the entire process of creating a video: conceptualizing, storyboarding, idea visualization, film planning, filming, editing, delivering/uploading video • maintain up to date knowledge of current media, video, political, and cultural trends • consult clients with the aesthetic pathways of projects, and potential effects different aesthetic choices will have on their branding strategy • recommend clients on an aesthetic track that best generates the value of the project, based on my knowledge of trends

  • Exhibition Director/Producer/Creator at Flush!
    Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 · 11 mos

    • created a New Media/Video installation art exhibition in Toto’s Concept 190 space • created the concept of the exhibition, and presented it to potential artists/collaborators • created, structured, and executed a series of events and meetings spanning from the conception of the exhibition, to the final date of exhibition • planned special events (opening date reception, special showings), and ensured clear communication between the artists, exhibition space (Toto), and other vendors

  • Set Builder and Production Assistant at Time Inc.
    Nov 2017 - Nov 2017 · 1 mo

    • build the set according to the photographer's directions • provide on set support to maintain an efficiently running set • make runs to purchase, rent, or pick up any needed materials