Genevieve (Zihan) Pan

E-mail: zp133@georgetown.edu

Experience

Director’s Assistant

Beijing Zhongshi Niuai Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. (2023)

Projects:

  • Collaborated on the CCTV documentary Century Old Master: Gao Ershi through material research, editing, and subtitling.
  • Produced a personal documentary film, overseeing planning, filming, and post-production.

Achievements:

  • Developed visual storytelling skills, focusing on anthropological fieldwork to convey cultural and emotional narratives.
  • Crafted professional script outlines and narrative arcs tailored to diverse audiences.

Relevance:

  • Strengthened understanding of storytelling as a visual medium and its role in preserving cultural narratives. At Georgetown, I aim to explore digital tools like AI and VR to deepen the emotional and cultural impact of storytelling.

Art Director Assistant

Mobius Art Foundation (2022)

Projects:

  • Organized the 3rd Li Du International Music Film Week, including event planning, poster design, and music/film curation.
  • Explored contemporary art narratives and the role of new media in shaping storytelling.

Achievements:

  • Integrated artistic and technical elements to craft engaging multimedia experiences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to innovate audience engagement.

Relevance:

  • Inspired by this role, I aim to leverage Georgetown’s interdisciplinary CCT program to explore the intersection of technology, media, and cultural storytelling.

Key Fiction Project

Topics in Literature and Language (Fiction Writing Workshop) (2023)

Project: Crippled Sky and Broken Earth

  • Authored a novel blending Chinese cultural imagery with modern narrative techniques.
  • Explored themes of identity, freedom, and emotional resonance through symbolic storytelling.

Achievements:

  • Provided constructive feedback to peers in collaborative workshops.
  • Fostered a narrative development process emphasizing iteration and collaboration.

Relevance:

  • Laid a foundation for graduate research on digital and interactive media storytelling. At Georgetown, I aim to investigate how technology transforms narrative experiences.

Skills

Narrative Development

  • Expertise in crafting culturally rich, emotionally resonant stories.
  • Experience in combining traditional and modern storytelling methods through fiction writing and film production.

Media Production

  • Proficient in tools such as Final Cut Pro, InShot, CapCut, and Photoshop for video editing and design.
  • Practical experience across the entire production pipeline: planning, shooting, and post-production.

Cultural Storytelling

  • Deep understanding of integrating cultural elements into storytelling, demonstrated in fiction and multimedia projects.
  • Interest in reimagining cultural narratives through AI-generated imagery and VR for global audiences.

Collaboration and Feedback

  • Strong teamwork skills honed in professional and workshop settings.
  • Focused on fostering shared visions to deliver meaningful storytelling outcomes.

Work History

Fiction Writing Workshop: Crippled Sky and Broken Earth (2023)

  • Created a culturally rich novel, deepening understanding of narrative theory and emotional resonance.

Beijing Zhongshi Niuai Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. (2023)

  • Conducted research, developed professional scripts, and enhanced visual storytelling abilities.

Mobius Art Foundation (2022)

  • Designed promotional materials, curated multimedia content, and explored intersections of art and technology.

Connection to Graduate Study

My professional and creative experiences have prepared me to approach storytelling from interdisciplinary perspectives. Through roles that emphasized narrative as a cultural bridge, I have witnessed the transformative potential of technology in storytelling. At Georgetown, I aim to deepen my understanding of how digital media can foster cross-cultural connections and evoke deeper emotional engagement, advancing the field of modern storytelling.