Galen Tong

Screenwriter at Red Dragon Media
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(386) 825-5501
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Los Angeles, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • Design Services
    • Screenwriter
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      "Morigen: The Legend Returns". Animated feature film for the Chinese and Asian theatrical market. "Morigen: The Legend Returns". Animated feature film for the Chinese and Asian theatrical market.

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Story Analyst/Script Consultant
      • Jan 2011 - Present

      Provide coverage/evaluation, writers' and producers' notes on feature film screenplays and other literary properties (novels, novellas, short stories, news articles etc). Reports include detailed narrative analysis and/or assessment of potential commercial viability and budget. Also consult for independent producers and writers. Rate sheet available upon request. Provide coverage/evaluation, writers' and producers' notes on feature film screenplays and other literary properties (novels, novellas, short stories, news articles etc). Reports include detailed narrative analysis and/or assessment of potential commercial viability and budget. Also consult for independent producers and writers. Rate sheet available upon request.

    • United States
    • Philanthropy
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Producer - Editor
      • Oct 2013 - Mar 2020

      Write, shoot, produce and edit (Preditor) all forms of video content (promos, fundraising videos, documentary, archival films) for non-profit organization, used in all manner of publicity, marketing and fundraising purposes. Extensive experience in DSLR and digital cam shooting/lighting, FCP 7, Premiere CS6. Write, shoot, produce and edit (Preditor) all forms of video content (promos, fundraising videos, documentary, archival films) for non-profit organization, used in all manner of publicity, marketing and fundraising purposes. Extensive experience in DSLR and digital cam shooting/lighting, FCP 7, Premiere CS6.

    • Indonesia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Writer
      • Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

      "K-Story 2014." Writing, rewriting pitch materials (treatments, synopses, A/V presentation) for KOCCA, a Korean government agency promoting feature films, television series, music and other creative content entertainment for international export and repackaging. http://eng.kocca.kr/en/main.do "K-Story 2014." Writing, rewriting pitch materials (treatments, synopses, A/V presentation) for KOCCA, a Korean government agency promoting feature films, television series, music and other creative content entertainment for international export and repackaging. http://eng.kocca.kr/en/main.do

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Production
      • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

      Viacom/Spike TV. Department head/supervisor. Established entire Production/Post Production department at new company HQ in Newport Beach, CA. Responsible for hiring of all personnel within department, all budgeting for yearly capex, HR, post-production expenditures, maintain and supervise all day to day operations within the department. Write and produce sizzle reels, promo reels, in house videos, fan expo videos and all TV and radio ticket advertisements. Direct talent voice over sessions. Oversee all editorial, motion graphics design, sound mix for any and all video and radio pieces produced out of company HQ. Work closely with counter-parts at outside offices (Bellator NYC, Spike TV, Viacom) in collaboration to produce ads, promos, broadcast features and internet/digital video. Establish, maintain and supervise footage library cataloging system via CATDV database system and oversee continuing logging procedures and supervise loggers. Show less

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Writer-Producer
      • Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

      Write, produce on-air promos. Responsible for crafting all original scripts, directing talent voice over sessions, overseeing all editorial cuts, motion graphics design, sound mix, output and delivery for broadcast of promos. Work closely with Creative Director to assure approvals from network executives. Specialize in MMA and combat sports content, including Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships and Prizefighter boxing television programming. Write, produce on-air promos. Responsible for crafting all original scripts, directing talent voice over sessions, overseeing all editorial cuts, motion graphics design, sound mix, output and delivery for broadcast of promos. Work closely with Creative Director to assure approvals from network executives. Specialize in MMA and combat sports content, including Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride Fighting Championships and Prizefighter boxing television programming.

    • Serbia
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Writer-Researcher: Challenge Dept.
      • Feb 2011 - May 2011

      "Most Lethal" Season 1; Spike TV Create, research and write original challenge contests for reality television program. Work with challenge producer, staff and technical advisors to clarify and codify original challenge requirements (rules, time limits, judging, safety, production workflow etc.). Research all show related material (historical research, game research, etc.) and craft précis documents for use in challenges and scripts. "Most Lethal" Season 1; Spike TV Create, research and write original challenge contests for reality television program. Work with challenge producer, staff and technical advisors to clarify and codify original challenge requirements (rules, time limits, judging, safety, production workflow etc.). Research all show related material (historical research, game research, etc.) and craft précis documents for use in challenges and scripts.

    • Retail
    • Dir. of Programming/Head Writer-Producer
      • Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

      Head writer of internet advertisement and entertainment content. Write and produce original online branded entertainment video. Projects include Volvo Automobiles, AOL, Discovery Channel Networks, Sony Films, Coca Cola, American Film Institute. Develop new series properties, worked with writers giving story notes and coverage, worked with outside producers to create content and managed series production in all phases of development -- script writing, casting, pre-production, production, post and finishing. Read writing samples, considering potential writers, working with clients to develop properties, hearing pitches for series and individual story episodes. Show less

    • Associate Producer/Co-Writer
      • Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

      Writer/Associate Producer “Alpha Company: Iraq Diary, Episode 3” Discovery Channel Networks. First Broadcast in January 2007 One hour documentary series, following Alpha Co. 3rd Marine Force Recon Div. in Iraq. Wrote/Assoc. Produced original episodes for production and broadcast. Worked side by side with editor, writing script, crafting narrative and developing episode. Supervised all editing, post-production. Writer/Associate Producer “Alpha Company: Iraq Diary, Episode 3” Discovery Channel Networks. First Broadcast in January 2007 One hour documentary series, following Alpha Co. 3rd Marine Force Recon Div. in Iraq. Wrote/Assoc. Produced original episodes for production and broadcast. Worked side by side with editor, writing script, crafting narrative and developing episode. Supervised all editing, post-production.

    • Advertising Copywriter
      • 2004 - 2006

      "Hawx.” Ubisoft Software.Ads and Trailers for Tom Clancy brand video games. PC and console versions• “Rome: Total War: The Barbarian Invasion.” Activision.Trailers and E3 Advertisements for the expansion pack to the popular “Total War” series.• “Death By Degrees.” Namco Ltd.Advertising trailer and broadcast commercial for video game sequel to the popular “Tekken” series.• “Tak 2: Staff of Dreams”Advertising campaign for internet and broadcast commercials. Sequel to “Tak” video game for PS2 and Microsoft Xbox platforms. Show less

    • Writer
      • 2001 - 2004

      “Burn”Feature film screenplay. Sahamongkol Films, Ltd Asia. Reel/Trailer Available upon Request. “Burning Cane”Feature film screenplay. Optioned: 20th Century Fox Film Studios.

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Staff Writer
      • Feb 1999 - Dec 2000

      One hour television drama series, airing weekly nationally on the CBS Television network. Responsibilities included writing and rewriting of original episodes for production and air. Interaction with producers, series stars, guest actors, network executives and literary agents. Day to day supervision of crew, cast and directors for production of original episodes. All episodes have had various repeat broadcasts in syndication (USA Network, Hallmark Channel, etc.) around the world. One hour television drama series, airing weekly nationally on the CBS Television network. Responsibilities included writing and rewriting of original episodes for production and air. Interaction with producers, series stars, guest actors, network executives and literary agents. Day to day supervision of crew, cast and directors for production of original episodes. All episodes have had various repeat broadcasts in syndication (USA Network, Hallmark Channel, etc.) around the world.

    • Assistant Editor/Graphic Designer
      • Apr 1997 - Dec 1998

      Assistant Avid Editor and Broadcast Graphic Designer. Supervised and assisted in all aspects of editorial and design process for broadcast commercial advertisements and music videos. Supervised on-line edits, telecine transfers, audio mixes, EDL for Henry, Flint, Flame, Inferno and voice over recording sessions. Managed tape inventory vault. Projects included: Jeep, Nintendo, E! Entertainment Television, Borgess Health Care, The Getty Museum, Life Savers, ProSieben Germany, RTL Television. Assistant Avid Editor and Broadcast Graphic Designer. Supervised and assisted in all aspects of editorial and design process for broadcast commercial advertisements and music videos. Supervised on-line edits, telecine transfers, audio mixes, EDL for Henry, Flint, Flame, Inferno and voice over recording sessions. Managed tape inventory vault. Projects included: Jeep, Nintendo, E! Entertainment Television, Borgess Health Care, The Getty Museum, Life Savers, ProSieben Germany, RTL Television.

    • Gaffer/Grip-Electric/Asst. Camera
      • 1994 - 1996

      Aided in all facets of production of feature films and test shoots. Extensive experience with camera, grip-electric (rigging and equipment) and gaffing (working closely with cinematographer during production lighting). Aided in all facets of production of feature films and test shoots. Extensive experience with camera, grip-electric (rigging and equipment) and gaffing (working closely with cinematographer during production lighting).

Education

  • University of Southern California
    MFA
    1993 - 1996
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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