Documentarian / Editor

TELLING TRUE STORIES 

I stumbled upon documentary filmmaking over a decade ago as a curious student at Duke University. I quickly fell in love with the process of discovering, collecting, and making sense of lived experiences—including my own as a daughter of Korean American immigrants. Since then, I have dedicated myself to telling compelling, character-driven stories that are rich with cultural narratives.

Some of my works include BAD PRESS, a political thriller following a group of Native American journalists in their fight to protect press freedom in Indian Country (Winner of Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival, now streaming on the Criterion Collection) and ACCEPTED, a coming-of-age story of four high school seniors caught in the midst of a college admissions scandal (Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Social Issue Documentary). 

Most recently, I edited a documentary feature for Amazon MGM Studios titled LEE SOO MAN: THE KING OF K-POP, a biopic about one of the masterminds behind K-Pop as a culture-shifting industry. Is currently streaming on Prime Video. 

I am currently collaborating with director Jeremy Workman (SECRET MALL APARTMENT) on his next documentary feature film. 

As an editor, I thrive in the collaborative process of crafting cinematic narratives that breathe life into immersive experiences.

When I am not editing, I enjoy story consulting, designing websites and using my editing skills in the kitchen, on family and friend’s hair and clothes—wherever a keen editor’s eye is needed. ✂️

If you are interested in collaborating, feel free to drop a hello! 
JEANRHEEM @ GMAIL.COM

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An interview with the FILMMAKER MAGAZINE

Rave reviews of ‘Bad Press’ on VARIETY, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER and THE NEW YORK TIMES

More reviews! ‘Accepted’ on THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

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