ABOUT
Rocky Jo is an award-winning video director + content producer who offers expert video production services to visualize the message your brand has been dreaming of. He creates premium Youtube ads and digital media that have been seen by millions. Whether a high-flying action film or an eye-catching TV commercial, he specializes in helping your business connect to its audience.
Here are 8 quick-hit things about him. In, out, easy breezy:
1. Proven. Rocky Jo has directed and produced for over 30+ iconic brands such as Gatorade, GEICO, Grubhub, Toyota, Logitech G, Lenovo, Mastercard, Onstar, Game Fuel, the US Navy, Marines, National Guard, and numerous NBA, NFL, MLB teams. He has also worked with 100+ international stars, music artists, and athletes such as: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, Derek Jeter, ImperialHal, Bjergsen, Doublelift and many more.
"Visionary. If you want next level sh*t, call this guy!"
~ Freddy Harteis, TV Show Host & Celebrity Hunter
2. He has also written and directed 2 international movies - leading crews of over 100+ for: a Chinese romantic comedy LOVESICK (戀愛恐慌症) featuring reknowned stars Ariel Lin, Bolin Chen, & Li Yifeng. And in 2016, he helmed the superhero action comedy GUARDIANS OF NIGHT (王牌御史猎妖教室). A movie for streaming giant IQIYI.COM, based off of one of China's popular comic book IPs. As a result, the stunt-heavy action hit went on to earn over +24 million views.
3. His short films that he's predator'd (produced • directed • edited) been featured in over 50+ festivals, and garnered more than half-a-dozen awards.
4. He has led video productions in nearly every condition imaginable - from blazing desert 100+ degree heat to freezing mountain thunder storms in soggy wet socks.
"Reliable, trustworthy, and one badass director!"
~ David Kang, p.g.a. - TV + Film Producer
5. He has produced/co-produced nearly all his shoots - from budgeting to scheduling to mastering production logistics.
6. He began his career as a humble editor in post-production. Working his way up to become an in-house director - and directing commercials and digital campaigns for Toyota, Cisco, WebridesTV, SF 49ers, Atlanta Thrashers, and more.
7. He loves waking up every morning during the work week to screenwrite.
8. If Rocky weren't in the industry, he'd work to be an F1 racer or a tech VC, but not a surgeon because real blood makes him weak in the knees. Squibs on the other hand...
In a nutshell, whether filming a major marketing campaign or collaborating with an influencer on a social ad, Rocky dedicates himself to excellence. Because there is nothing more rewarding than working with great people to tell great stories. Your stories.
Based in Los Angeles
Directed Works
Behind the Scenes
AD • Commercial • Branded Content • Music Video • Film
Video director / producer Rocky Jo offers the perfect expert solution to all your production needs. If you're looking to create a captivating visual presence with your brand, you've found the right filmmaker. He is your digital marketing specialist when it comes to advertising. Find out today what his eye-catching creativity can do for your business!
Based in Los Angeles. Raised in Texas. Married Taiwanese.
Technical Skills: Premiere Pro • Final Cut X • Final Cut • Da Vinci Resolve • Adobe After Effects • Adobe Photoshop
Academic: Dual Degrees in Film Production and Business
Other: Black belt in Taekwondo • Mandarin Chinese (conversational)
EXPERIENCE
HEAD OF CONTENT
FlyQuest • 2022 - present
• Tasked with scaling content dep from the ground up for 2023
• +40 vids Produced (YT, TW, IG, Tik Tok)
• Directing & Producing content, music videos, apparel ads, and more
• Creating Infrastructure, New SOPs, Best Practices, Comms & Channels
• Strategizing and executing all content goals to hit KPIs
HEAD OF VIDEO PRODUCTION & EXEC PRODUCER
TSM • 2020 - present
• Nominated "2021 Best Video Prod Team of the Year", Esports Awards
• +517 vids produced
• +40 vids Directed + Written (from ads to unscripted miniseries)
• Highest viewed vids:
+2.7M YT
+2.1M TW
• +288,000 new subscribers added to combined YT channels
• Manager of +25 staff & +20 IC’s
• Guide over 20-30 projects at various stages of development at any given time
• Producing • directing • writing • managing content as needed
HEAD OF VIDEO PRODUCTION
Ugly Baby Films • 2017 - 2020
• Nominated "Best TV Show Intro" - Sportsmen Channel
• Pilot picked up for Reality TV Series “Cast me”
• Produced & directed content that showcased
Car Drifting • Paragliding • Action stunt work • Live Animals • Travel (Europe, Asia) • Fashion • Multilingual (English, Mandarin)
Feature Film Director & Co-Writer
AHA Entertainment • 2016 - 2017
"Guardians of Night" (Dir • Co-Editor • Co-Writer | Superhero IP)
• 24+ million view - A hit on China's streaming giant IQIYI.com
• Leading and managing production cast & crew of 100+
• Collaborated with one of Jackie Chan's top action choreographer
• Stunts and VFX heavy - Wire-fu, Kung Fu action, weapons, CGI, 3D/ 2D
Content Producer & Video Director
Freelance • 2011 - 2015
(select highlights)
• Nominated “Best TV Show Intro” - Hollywood Hunter Season 5
• Ad - US Navy + US Marines - 50+ Crew - Military - F16s
• TV Show Open - Flip N Skates - 30+ Crew - Skateboarding
• Digital Short - Last 5 Minutes - 50+ Crew - Action & VFX
Feature Film Director & Co-Writer
CalFilm Production • 2010 - 2011
"LOVESICK" Feature Film (Dir • Editor • Co-writer | Romantic Comedy)
• 2,000 Theatrical wide release - China and Taiwan
• Led and managed a team of 100+ crew
• Featured Asian stars Ariel Lin, Bolin Chen, Li Yifen
• Filmed Airbus Airplane • Action • Dance Choreography
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
• 2022 Bronze Winner, Shorty Awards (long form video)
• Semifinalist, WeScreenplay 2019 Diverse Voices
• Nominated "Best TV Show Intro", Hollywood Hunter Season 7, Sportsman Channel
• Nominated "Best TV Show Intro", Hollywood Hunter Season 5, Sportsman Channel
• Best Short, Hollywood Firstglance
• Best Short, IFCT Film Fest
• Audience Award, SSFF & ASIA
• Best Editing, Sacramento Film Fest
• Best Editing, Hermosa Beach Film Fest
• Official Selection, Santa Barbara Int'l Film Fest
• Official Selection, Jackson Hole Film Fest
• Official Selection, LA Int'l Shorts Film Fest
• Official Selection, USA Film Fest
PRO SKILLS
Producing
Directing
Writing
Pitching
Managing Teams
Budgeting
Production
Post Production
Youtube SEO (Intermediate)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
DaVinci Resolve
Studiobinder
Final Draft
VidIQ
Jira
Slack
Google Suite
DEGREES
Boston University 2003
• B.A. Film Production
• B.A. Business Finance
HOBBIES
Making cool sh*t