Documentarian / Editor
- TELLING TRUE STORIESI stumbled upon documentary filmmaking over a decade ago as a curious 3rd year pre-dental 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 gripping political thriller following a motley crew of foul-mouthed 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 bold 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 MGM+ titled LEE SOO MAN: THE KING OF K-POP, a biopic about one of the masterminds behind K-Pop as a culture-shifting industry. It is set to release on Prime in the coming months.
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
Select Press
An interview with the FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
Rave reviews of ‘Bad Press’ on VARIETY, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER and THE NEW YORK TIMES
More reviews! This time of ‘Accepted’ on THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER