Documentarian / Editor
TELLING TRUE STORIESI first discovered documentary filmmaking over a decade ago as a curious student at Duke University. I quickly fell in love with the process of gathering and making sense of lived experiences—including my own as a Korean-American kid navigating the liminal space between two worlds. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to telling compelling, character-driven stories rooted in rich cultural narratives.
Some of my works include BAD PRESS, a political thriller following the Native American jouranlists’ fight to protect press freedom in Indian Country (Winner of Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival) 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 Bao Nguyen’s latest Netflix Original, BTS: THE RETURN, a documentary chronicling BTS’ emotional reunion and comeback after their mandatory military service.
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
