Filmmaking

Synopsis: A son tries to reconcile with his mother in an unexpected reunion.

Blondie is the first script I ever wrote. You shouldn’t always make the first thing you write, but as I continued my study of filmmaking and directing, I kept coming back to this story. It’s a subtle, gentle, and personal snapshot between a child and their parent. Even if they can never come together, sometimes you still choose to be together. To choose each other.

This film is my directorial debut. Currently submitting for festivals.

Writer/director: Aaron Jin
Director of Photography: Chris Ungco
Production Design: Vee Hua
1st AD/Co-Producer: Hattie Claire Andres
Co-Producer: Ube Films
Sound Mixer: Brian Sloss
Boom Op: Rylan Fischer
1st AC: Lia Lee
Composer: Alexandre Cote
Colorist: Stevie Rappa
Post Sound Mixing: Josh Valdez
Graphic Design: Nikeesha Gooding

Cast
Annie Yim
Aaron Jin
Harrison Jun

Synopsis: At the local talent show, Tina really wants to push the golden buzzer.

The Talent is a 60-second short that highlights my comedic prowess. This was the final project for the inaugural filmmaking internship with All is Well and Fujifilm, and challenged me to tell a story and make it come to life with only two weeks (turned to one week) of pre-production. It’s a guaranteed laugh!  

Premiered at Local Sightings Film Festival 2022. 

Writer/director: Aaron Jin
Producer: David Bradburn
Director of Photography: Ryan Zemke
Art Director: Anastasia Babenko
1st Assistant Director: Gemma Cross
1st AC / Media Manager: Lael Rogers 
Gaffer: Matt Lindberg
Production Sound: Monica Castellanos
Production Assistant: Markel Tomaras

Cast
Bianca Raso
Andrew Yarbroff
Justine Davis
Daniel Christensen