T.C. Lin (aka T.C. Locke) PO Box 32-273 Taipei, Taiwan poagao@yahoo.com EDUCATION 1991 Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA * B.A., East Asian Studies with honors, Magna Cum Laude. * Spent three semesters studying at Tunghai University in Taichung. 1999 New York Film Academy New York, NY * Wrote, produced, filmed, edited and constructed soundtracks for four short 16mm black-and-white films. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2003-present Renegade Province Productions Taipei Director *Directing full feature-length film for international release *Production work, including scouting locations and casting actors/crew *Editing using digital tools August 2004-present Government Information Office/HyWeb Technology Co., Ltd. Taipei Editor * Responsible for all English-language content of the Taiwan Headlines news website. * Often called upon to translate relevant materials for the above duties. * Utilize knowledge of Chinese cultural context to create/edit national promotional materials. March-July 2003 Produced award-winning short film "Clay Soldiers" Director/producer/editor/camera * Cooperated in original idea for entering the "Lady X" online competition * Storyboarded, produced, shot, directed and edited 17" film using digital tools * Won the "Lady X" competition awards (www.ladyxfilms.com) for "Best Episode" and "Best Use of Location" April-November 2003 Center for Chinese Studies, National Central Library Taipei Editor/translator * Responsible for communication between CCS and visiting scholars concerning research grants, etc. * Responsible for translation and editing of articles for various literary and scholastic journals published by the CCS. August 2002-August 2004 Industrial Technology Research Institute Taipei Advisor * Responsible for all English-language content in government reports, including proposals, reports, meetings, official correspondence, press releases, etc. * Responsible for translation of government reports and other materials. * Create English-language educational and information themes. September 2000-August 2002 Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Taipei Editor * Responsible for all English-language content in Taiwan offices, including commercial proposals, scripts, meetings, pitch materials, press releases, etc. * Often called upon to translate relevant materials for the above duties. * Utilize knowledge of Chinese cultural context to create English-language campaign material based on original Chinese theme and feeling. 1999-2000 The Taiwan News/China News Taipei Copy Editor * Responsible for content and layout of World, Asia, Local, Topics and People pages. * Also worked as translator, photographer and reporter as needed. * Wrote pieces for The Taiwan News Weekend section. 1997-1998 TVBS Network Taipei Cameraman * Covered breaking news and entertainment stories island-wide. * Edited own footage. * Managed on-the-scene as well as studio productions. 1996-1997 Mandatory Military Service Miaoli Corporal, Infantry, ROC Army * Basic Training at Guan-dong Chiao Training Center in Hsinchu. * Served in Guard Company as well as Brigade HQ Company. * Received two commendations; Honorably discharged. 1994-1995 Atom Films Taipei Production Assistant * Worked with Taiwanese director Edward Yang on Mahjong and Japanese director Hayashi Kaisho on The Breath. 1993 E.S. Originals, Inc. Qingdao, Guangzhou Quality Control Manager * Responsible for production of footwear for export to the U.S. * Communicated details and progress of orders and shipment to the main office in New York City on a daily basis. * Personally inspected production at various factories across mainland China. 1992 Kuangchi Program Service Taipei Assistant Cameraman, Cameraman * Assisted in production of educational and entertainment programs. * Worked both in and out of studio. * Trained to handle sound and lighting situations, both indoors and outdoors. 1991 Fresh Films, Inc. Taipei Assistant Cameraman * Assisted in production of professional 35mm commercial films. * Built props and sets for shooting. * Handled both stills and motion film. PUBLICATIONS "Counting Mantou: An American in the Taiwanese Army", April 2002 Locus Publishing, 11F, 24 Nanjing E. Road, section 4, Taipei, Taiwan Several travel feature articles for newspapers such as the Taiwan News and the China Post LANGUAGES English, Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, Spanish, Russian REFERENCE William Carleton Baum Former Director of Operations at ICRT in Taipei Chinese Branch Chief at the Voice of America in Washington, DC. Email: williambaum@hotmail.com INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Photography, Tai-chi, swords, trumpet, jazz, travel and motorcycles.