Movie Director & Executive Media Director

Oshell Oh – Official Profile

B.A. in Psychology (Double Major), State University of New York at Stony Brook – Golden Key Honor Society.
Studied Film & Multimedia with Prof. Feldman (Film), Prof. Sheila Silver (Music), and Prof. Daniel Weymouth (MIDI & Composition).
University of Alaska Anchorage – Vocal Music Studies with Tenor Timothy Mussard (former UCLA Voice Department Dean).
Advanced Vocal Studies in California with Tenor John Guarnieri (Los Angeles–based artist-teacher).
Advanced Vocal Studies in New York with Franco Iglesias (voice teacher of Plácido Domingo).
California Christian University – Bachelor’s in Music (Church Music / Vocal Performance).
U.S. High School Diploma – State of Alaska Department of Education (by examination).

Founder & CEO, Hope Rising World (Nonprofit Organization).
President, Western Movie Directors Association (KATV.US).
Executive Director, Los Angeles Korean Philharmonic Orchestra.
Communication Director & Co-Chairman, Asian American Congress (AAC) – Produced annual event booklets & videos, collaborated with NYPD, and directed special NCOs NYPD community programs.
Information Director (5 years), Asian-American Advisory Council to NYPD Patrol Borough Queens North – Official Certificate of Appointment awarded May 25, 2002.
Former Executive Art Director, IMM Studio.

Artistic Director & Producer of over 30 documentary films, specializing in cultural, historical, and humanitarian subjects.
Disney Concert Hall Screening – Directed and screened a Korean Adoption Promotion Documentary in collaboration with the Los Angeles Korean Philharmonic Orchestra; all proceeds ($18,500) donated to Korean adoption promotion.
KBS Yeouido Main Hall, Seoul – Produced two large-scale orchestral film collaborations:
1. Nanjing Massacre – A Tragedy of Humanity (Documentary)
2. The Life of Ahn Jung-geun (Historical Documentary)
New York Arirang Video Production – Orchestral collaboration highlighting Korean heritage.
Produced The Gift (Operetta) – Album and live performance.
Produced Oratorio Elijah with LAKPO.

Founder & Producer, Great Touchstone for Racial Harmony International Folk Music & Art Song Festival (New York, 1993) – Featured music from 12 ethnic groups to promote racial harmony and unity.
Collaborated with international artists from Korea, USA, Italy, Russia, Germany, China, Taiwan, and others.
Conducted multicultural community projects with NYPD, AAC, and faith-based organizations.

Peace Korea Medal – Crafted from melted barbed wire from the Korean DMZ, symbolizing the hope for reunification and peace on the Korean Peninsula. Awarded for exceptional contributions to peace through art, music, and cultural exchange.
President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold (Signed by U.S. President Barack Obama).
NYPD Certificate of Appointment – Council Member, Asian-American Advisory Council to Patrol Borough Queens North.
Various commendations for cultural diplomacy, community service, and artistic excellence.

Produced event booklets, video productions, and cultural content annually for AAC events in cooperation with NYPD.
Directed and promoted the NCOs NYPD Program – Enhancing neighborhood policing and community engagement.
Supported three NYPD-affiliated nonprofit organizations with visual media and outreach content.