Tristan
Japp
creative production
hi there,
Curious about the world around me, where culture, food and tradition create blueprints for human stories. Studying art and history has created a visual and textual canvas in my love for storytelling.
I've worked on feature films, branded content, and experiential production. My focus lies in telling brand stories through digital media, cinéma vérité and experiential expression and through cultural touchstones like sports, food and identity from around the world. A love of travel, meeting people from all walks of life, and my upbringing in the multicultural landscape of New York City culminates in the perspective I bring to the stories I tell.
professional past
2019
Production Coordinator
Joined the events team to revamp their strategy at maintaining current clients and recruiting new, specifically, younger clients -- the "Dreamers." Activated experiences at some of the most prestigious and exclusive events across the U.S. Lead research on locations and talent to bring to events and worked logistically with a budget to book travel, experiences, transportation and lodging.
2018-Present
Production Associate
Milk Events offers event production services to create industry leading live experiences for brands. As an associate, I assist overseeing live activations front of house. Additionally overseeing on site set up and break down.
2018
Freelance Production Manager
Branded Content
Managed budget, travel logistics, and handled crew on boarding for production of a collaborative documentary short with Bulgari and the Tribeca Film Festival titled, "The Litas." Premiered at 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.
2016 - 2018
Production Coordinator Associate Producer
Branded Content
Research, pitched and produced verité style documentaries for the International Olympic Channel's Olympic Channel streaming service. Additionally, produced shorts for dozens of brands like Nike, New Balance, Anheiser-Busch and Mailchimp.
academia
2013-2016
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Bachelor of the arts in History and Social Sciences. Focused studies were on 20th century US politics during the Cold War with a minor in the Antiquities and French. NEU is notably known for their CO-OP program which brought me into the world of video production when I had the opportunity to intern at VICE Media for 6 months.
2014
Sciences Po
Paris, France
Foreign Exchange student in the politicial science department in a course set with classes in French and English. SciencesPo is ranked as one of the world's top schools for political science and international studies.
