HETONG Wang

I'm proud to share my experience, I have completed a master’s degree program in Film Studies at the University of Leeds. I have built a solid foundation in film art and industry, independent project management, and screenplay development. Prior to this, I obtained a bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Directing from Liaoning Normal University, where I honed my skills in project development, non-linear editing, and drama writing. So, I've been deeply engaged in the arts industry for many years and am confident in my abilities.

In terms of my work experience, I held the position of Curatorial Assistant at Da Xiang Pictures. This job took me involved in the preparation of film curation events, including online pre-promotions and offline receptions. During this process, I gained in-depth exposure to both niche literary films and documentaries, as well as an understanding of the development of the film industry in Northeast China. This experience not only enriched my film knowledge but also developed my organizational and teamwork skills.

I also worked as a curator at the Creative Film and Video Studio at Liaoning Normal University. It was a school internship, but the audience of creators I worked with was geared towards the entire city of Dalian, including teachers from various universities, government workers, and small, medium, and large businesses in Dalian. My main tasks consisted of helping student work reach a wider audience and assisting in the organization of non-profit curatorial events. I have been successful in finding investors for unfinished student works and promoting student coursework to rural areas, contributing to the dissemination and development of film culture. I also had the privilege of being involved in the organization of the HUPAN Film Festival in Dalian in the role of Producer. As part of the organizers of the festival, I assisted in receiving film entries from different universities and was involved in the management of a small film festival, which allowed me to build up entry-level management skills and organizational abilities.

EXPERIENCE                                                                         

DAXIANG PICTURES            June,2018-Sempertember,2018 (Part-time) Curatorial Assistant

• Participate in film screening activities, online pre-promotion and offline reception.
• Exposure deeply to niche literary films and documentaries, and learn about the development of Northeast of China's film industry in the process of pre-work.
• Get in touch with the film industry and briefly understand the general situation of the film industry.

LNNU Creative Film Studio        July 2019 - July 2020 (School Internship) Curator/Screenwriter

• Participate in the selection of final projects for short films to help student work reach a wider audience.
• Organize non-profit forms of curation and find investors to invest in students' unfinished works.
• Write a 20,000 word script for the Dalian Metro in Liaoning Province.

Wanda Cinema                                  June 2019-June 2020 Part-time Service staff

• Check film tickets and guide guests into the screen
• Help guests with cinema-related food sales such as popcorn, soft drinks and snacks
• Participate in welfare activities organized by the cinema

EDUCATION                                                                         

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS                              Film Studies Sep 2022-Sep 2023/MA

• Compulsory Modules: Film Arts and Industries; Independent Project
• Optional Modules: Film Programming for Venues and Streaming: Curation in the Digital Age; Script Development for Film and Television

LIAONING NORMAL UNIVERSITY      Film& Television writing and directing 2017-2021/BA

• Compulsory Modules: Project Development for Film and Television; Masters of Cinema; Non-Linear Editing

Optional Modules: Drama Writing; Film Culture