Amar Karoshi
(669) 222-0239 • akaroshi03@gmail.com • amarkaroshi.com
EDUCATION
2021—2025 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
B.A. Film Production, GPA: 3.86/4.00
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Digital Cinematography, Film Production, Advanced Documentary Filmmaking, Video Production, Color Grading, Digital Effects, Indie Production, Grip & Lighting, Sundance Film Festival Workshop, Digital Content Creation, Animation
Awards: 2024 CAPIO Award of Distinction for Milpitas at Your Service, Dean’s List 2022–2025, Grand Prize and Fan Favorite for C-SPAN StudentCam, Official Selection Newport Beach Film Festival, Official Selection Indiana University of Pennsylvania Film Festival, Winner of Young Filmmaker Award—Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Head of Media Production, Tahirih Benefit Concert, Mountain View, CA Jun 2019—July 2019
Spearheaded social media and produced video content for benefit concert supporting Tahirih Justice Center, raising $80K for immigrant women and children.
SKILLS
Software: Adobe Suite, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Blender, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush
Hardware: RED, Sony, Arri, Blackmagic, Canon, DJI, Fujifilm, Olympus
Roles: Cinematographer, 1st & 2nd AC, Cam Op, Grip, VFX, PA
Jul 2022—Present
Communications Intern, City of Milpitas, Milpitas, CA
Directed and produced award-winning “Milpitas at Your Service” docuseries. Launched and managed city Instagram, produced short-form content. Managed all social media, designed 200+ graphics for 80k residents. Oversaw media for HR, Police, City Manager. Edited city’s bi-weekly newsletter.
May 2020—Jan 2021
Collaborator & Co-Author, Stanford Graduate School of Education, Palo Alto, CA
Produced and animated COVID-19 video shown to 6K+ students, published in peer-reviewed journals. Articulated concise, memorable educational visuals.
Jun 2020—Aug 2020
Intern, Office of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, San Jose, CA
Produced 4 videos for mayor’s social media to promote wellness and unity during lockdowns. Supported #SiliconValleyStrong campaign.