By Movie Director & Executive Media Director – Oshell Oh

 

🎬 Movie Director & Executive Media Director – Oshell Oh

Profession & Qualifications

• Over 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and media production.

• Roles include Movie Director, Planning Director, Multimedia Programmer, and Web Developer.

• Skilled in creating and producing CD, DVD, and 4K HD video presentations, magazines, books, newspapers, and documentary films.

Technology & Artistic Expertise

• Film & Music: Studied with Prof. Feldman (Film), Prof. Sheila Silver (Music), and Prof. Daniel Weymouth (MIDI & Composition) at SUNY Stony Brook (1996–1999).

• Completed advanced film production and Adobe Creative Cloud courses with Professor Anthony G. Artis (NYU) via Lynda.com (2015–2016).

• Software Mastery: Adobe CC, Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Pinnacle, Flash, Director, HTML/DHTML, Java, PHP, MySQL, MS Office Suite.

Education

• B.A. in Psychology, SUNY Stony Brook, NY (1999) – Golden Key Honor Society.

• Soloist for the Stony Brook Chorale (3 years).

Service for Nonprofit Organizations

• Founder & Executive Media Director, Hope Rising World Nonprofit Organization.

• Communication Director / Co-Chairman, Asian American Congress (30 years).

• Information Director, Asian American Advisory Council for Queens North Borough (6 years).

• Executive Director, Los Angeles Korean Philharmonic Orchestra (20 years).

• Executive Director, The Federation of Korean Artistic and Cultural Organizations of U.S.A. (11 years).

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Oshell Oh

CEO & Founder, Hope Rising World
Film Director | Composer | Classical Tenor

Professional Biography Summary

Oshell Oh is a distinguished cultural leader, film director, composer, and classical tenor whose work bridges the worlds of music, film, and humanitarian advocacy. As Founder & CEO of Hope Rising World, President of the Western Movie Directors Association, and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Korean Philharmonic Orchestra, he has dedicated his career to producing artistic works that inspire peace, unity, and cultural understanding.

Over the past three decades, he has directed more than 30 documentary films, composed and produced major musical works, and performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages. His projects often merge multimedia, orchestral performance, and historical narrative—such as the internationally acclaimed “Ahn Junggeun Peace Concert” at KBS Main Concert Hall—earning him recognition from both U.S. and Korean governments, including the President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold from President Barack Obama and the Peace Korea Medal.

With a foundation in psychology and classical music performance, Mr. Oh’s unique artistry and leadership have fostered crosscultural collaboration, humanitarian fundraising, and global educational initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and communities worldwide.

Education

 State University of New York at Stony Brook, NY (1997–1999)
  B.A. in Psychology (Double Major), Golden Key Honor Society
  Film & Multimedia Studies with Prof. Feldman (Film), Prof. Sheila Silver (Music), Prof. Daniel Weymouth (MIDI & Composition)
  Soloist, Stony Brook Chorale (3 years)

 University of Alaska, Anchorage – Vocal Music Studies (1983)
  Studied with Tenor Timothy Mussard

 California Christian University – Bachelor’s in Music
  (Church Music / Vocal Performance)

 

 Current Positions

 Founder & CEO, Hope Rising World
President, Western Movie Directors Association (KATV.US)
Executive Director, Los Angeles Korean Philharmonic Orchestra
Communication Director / CoChairman, Asian American Congress
Former Executive Art Director, IMM Studio

 Film & Music Works

 Composer & Producer of the operetta The Gift (Album & Live Performance)
Produced over 30 documentary films on cultural, historical, and humanitarian themes
Directed Korean Adoption Promotion Film screened at Walt Disney Concert Hall (2012 Charity Concert)
Produced Oratorio Elijah in collaboration with LAKPO
Directed and produced numerous sacred and classical music recordings for fundraising and humanitarian purposes

Awards & Honors

 President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold
  Presented by U.S. President Barack Obama for outstanding community service and humanitarian contributions.

 Certificate of Peace Korea Medal
  Crafted from melted barbed wire from the Korean DMZ, awarded in recognition of significant contributions to peace.

 Certificate of Appreciation & Commemorative Plaque – Ahn Junggeun Memorial Hall (Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs)
  October 15, 2014 – Seoul, Korea
  In recognition of outstanding contribution to the 105th Anniversary Commemorative Ahn Junggeun Peace Concert held at KBS Main Concert Hall, Yeouido, on October 10, 2014.
  Collaborated as a film and multimedia director for two major works under the baton of Dr. Kiwoong Jang:

   Symphonic Poem “Ahn Junggeun” (Composed by Prof. Junghwa Park) – presented with original video poetry.
   “Peace of the Orient” (Mysterious Fantasy for Orchestra & Electronic Sound) (Composed by Jungkwon Park) – a collaborative performance with orchestra and electronic sound.
    These works were successfully integrated with documentary film elements, widely promoting Ahn Junggeun’s ideals of peace both domestically and internationally.
    Award presented by Director Dongsung Cho, then Director of the Ahn Junggeun Memorial Hall.

 United States Army Engineer School Medal
  Awarded during studies as a Korean military exchange student for distinguished completion of the program.

Community & Cultural Leadership

 Directed largescale charity concerts and cultural events, including productions at Walt Disney Concert Hall and KBS Main Hall.
Active leadership in Asian American community organizations, fostering cultural exchange and advocacy.
Developed educational and artistic programs promoting peace, history, and humanitarian causes worldwide.