Jesse Yu: From Movie Fan to Moviemaker

Jesse Yu, Class of 2016

• Graduate student in Interactive Media Arts at New York University
• BFA in Film and TV Production and Theater Arts, Loyola Marymount University
• Educational techonology fellow at New York University Shanghai Campus
• Founder of a commercial production company and a tech start-up

Jesse is not only an outstanding graduate of our school but also an active alumnus of our Dulwich community. With a background in film and television production, Jesse has not only established his film and television production company but has also been working hard in his academic pursuits. His career aspiration is to establish a theatre performance company that combines his overseas experiences with Chinese culture to provide quality theatre and musical performances for the Chinese audience.

During his high school years, Jesse explored his professional and career interests in film and television production and theatre arts through drama courses, theatre performances, various extracurricular activities on campus, and video shooting opportunities. At the same time, these experiences have helped the shy boy to grow into a confident and successful young professional. In Jesse's eyes, his time at DHSZ was full of opportunities, giving him the chance to succeed and allowing him to try and make mistakes. The recognition and encouragement from his teachers provided him with the courage and confidence to continuously pursue his passion. These experiences have been a valuable asset in his life, enabling his to explore his potential and possibilities in the wide world and helping him to grow step by step.

We often say that "interest is the best teacher," so the best way to develop an interest is to gather relevant experiences and constantly reflect upon the outcomes. At DHSZ, we offer a flexible and varied academic curriculum and support and create a wide variety of extracurricular activities for students to develop their diverse abilities. Like Jesse, we also encourage every student to seize every opportunity to build on their life experiences, explore their professional and career interests, and ultimately find their career aspirations. Those who have dreams must have a bright future.

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