WHAT'S GOING DOWN IN K-TOWN?
On the night of the Rodney King Riots, a culturally confused Korean American twenty-something must choose between his best friend, who is black, and his own community when protestors show up at his family’s tailoring store.
Jake, as the Unit Production Manager on the film "What's Going Down in K-Town?", was responsible for the construction and revision of a budget totaling $23,000+ and a six-day shooting schedule. In addition to budget and scheduling, Jake also conducted grant research and successfully completed grant applications for the production. Despite the challenges that came with producing a film, Jake was able to navigate and overcome a variety of obstacles, including securing a wet down permit, acquiring a picture car, and arranging for prop weapons. Furthermore, Jake had to deal with the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing and maintenance protocols. Jake also had to coordinate with the production team to shoot on location in the bustling and vibrant neighborhood of Korea Town in Los Angeles for three consecutive nights, from 6:00pm to 6:00am. Despite the abundance of production hurdles, Jake was able to lead the team and successfully bring the film to completion.
In addition to his role as Unit Production Manager, Jake also played an important role in capturing the behind-the-scenes moments of the production. He took photographs throughout the entire filming process, capturing candid moments of the cast and crew at work. Jake also used these photographs to construct the one sheet seen above, which was used in the promotion and advertising of the film, as well as in submissions to film festivals. This one sheet served as an effective visual representation of the film and helped to generate interest and excitement about the project. Jake's attention to detail and dedication to capturing the behind-the-scenes elements of the production helped to further enhance the overall success of the film.