visual storytelling.
it's my passion.
As an adult, I channeled my creativity as a game designer, going on to work at LucasArts where I designed several award-winning STAR WARS video games and helped to expand its vast universe. As a game designer, I’ve worked on THE SIMPSONS for Electronic Arts, and the iconic RAMPAGE brand.
While I loved designing video games, I wanted to expand my voice and focus on storytelling that honestly reflected my diverse universe. That led me to focus on independent films, working as a cinematographer on films such as the award-winning feature EAST SIDE SUSHI, the celebrated documentary PURGATORIO and neorealist feature LUPE UNDER the SUN with director Rodrigo Reyes, and REMEMBER ME staring Rita Moreno.
Using my skills as a designer and filmmaker I’ve also been fortunate enough to work on GOLD MOUNTAIN: CHINESE CALIFORNIAN STORIES, a permanent exhibit at the California Museum in Sacramento, CA, as well as co-create a 360 video comedy pilot that explores the gender gap in the workplace called UTURN.
I am currently working on a graphic novel with the a little funding help from the Rainin Foundation.
Check back for updates.
Justin Chin