CURRICULUM VITAE
Contact Info: Jason Moon
Email:-Skype: moonbase1969
Twitter: jasemoon
www.moonbaseproductions.co.nz: (2013 -present)
Running freelance web video company focusing on Wellness and Yoga based in Asia.
Radio New Zealand – Asian Affairs Producer (2008 -2012)
My role was to produce a weekly report that highlights Asians in New Zealand with
the aim of promoting a greater understanding of Asian New Zealanders. The
programme features Asians from Iraq to India to Indonesia, as well as East Asia;
tackling issues, problems and experiences, caused by culture, lifestyle, politics,
religion, arts, music and more. The segment is 10-15 minutes long with a live to air
introduction of the pre-recorded story. As the producer I was responsible for the
entire package, from researching, interviewing, recording and editing and
presenting the show.
TV Reporter/Director (Sept 2003 – 2007; 2008 onwards freelance)
Asia Down Under 4 Newton Road, Auckland, New Zealand
Asia Down Under is a magazine style documentary show with topical, informative
and entertaining stories that reflect the Asian community within New Zealand, but
also of interest to all Kiwis. As a reporter, I did my own research, presenting and
field-directing of each story.
https://youtu.be/QgFP3n9Jyvw
Freelance Documentary Film Maker (2007 to present)
For the last 4 years I’ve been involved in my own freelance documentary film
projects, two of which have been broadcasted in New Zealand. In this role I teamed
up with experienced journalist, Kim Webby to produce two very personal trips into
Asia. The first, “Coming Home” was a journey of self-discovery for both of us
tracing back the historical journey to our ancestral village in Ghanzhou, China. As a
third generation Chinese New Zealander it was a real insight into the understanding
of “what it means to be Chinese”, exploring the life of modern day China and trying
to make sense of how and why my great grand father came to New Zealand over one
hundred years ago.
https://youtu.be/9639nHDEg4k
“Troppodoc”. This half hour documentary follows the journey of Kim Webby as a
Natropath student as she volunteers for a New Zealand doctor who runs a clinic in
the remote area of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The closeness of our personal and
professional relationships made this film a real insight into the lives of those less
fortuate than us, as well as for those who have chosen a self-less path to help others.
http://youtu.be/ezjL5xPmsnc
For both of these documentaries I was the main camera operator and co director.
“Oney Anwar: Chasing the Dream”
This Award Winning film is being broadcast in 6 different countries and distributed
world wide by Garage Entertainment. It documents the inspiring story of Oney
Anwar http://oneyanwar.net and his relentless pursuit to create history by
becoming Indonesia’s most respected surfer. We follow Oney’s rise from humble
beginnings in the surf-drenched jungles of Lakey Peak, Sumbawa, to winning a full
time scholarship in Queensland, Australia and competing to become the first
Indonesian on the World Championship Tour (Now the WSL).
https://youtu.be/rsW5mN_Fg9M
Field Director – Destination New Zealand (Jan –April, 2007)
Worked as a freelance director for the Tourism Network. This role involved
directing a camera crew and a presenter on a 12 part-travel series around New
Zealand. The series covers high-end travel around New Zealand for Air New
Zealand in-flight media and Australia’s Channel 7.
I directed six of these shows.
"Reality at it's best"
Eco Challenge Fiji Oct 2002/Queenstown Sep 2001
Production Runner/DV Cam Op
Worked on the TV Crew for this Emmy-award winning reality TV show.
Assisted beta-camera crews in vehicle and gear movement, and shoot second
camera as part of the DV crew.
"Visual Expression through New Media"
July 2001- September 2003
Intergen is a specialist Microsoft solutions development company that brings
together the disciplines of business knowledge, information technology and
creativity.
Having finished a diploma in multimedia I worked as a web production designer but
my past life as an underwater videograher paved way for my real passion in TV
production, documentary and reporting; that's where I am today.
"Top 10 dive spots in the world
May 1999- December 1999
Worked for Camel Dive, the oldest Dive Clubs in Sharma El-Sheikh located at the
southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Working as a dive guide and video-grapher I
was able to see some of the most amazing under water sites in the world.
Relevant Training:
Alison Harley – Documentary in story development and structure.
Mike Valentine - Introduction to reporting, "turning a story on its head".
Dave England - Voice coaching.
Extra Curricular /Hobbies:
Yoga: It’s a discpline I took up eight years ago after a back injury. It’s
transformed not only my body but also my lifestyle and how I look at mself in
relation with my existence on this earth. It’s also introduced me to some of
the most interesting people I’ve ever met and is a continual source learning.
Suring: The last few years I’ve based myself between Bali and New Zealand.
Both places feed the surf hunger whilst still being able to generate ideas for
documentaries and other freelance work that keeps my lifestyle sustainable.
I’m blessed to be able to visit and meet so many rich cultures that this kind of
work and travel allows.
Education:
Victoria University, Wellington 1988 -1993
Batchelor of Arts: Majoring in Education and Social Policy
Batchelor of Commerce: Majoring in Marketing and Management, Victoria
University
Nat Col 2000
Diploma of Multimedia: “From Final Cut Pro to Director” learning the basic
of new media to cope in this digital world. This course provided the platform
to edit my own video projects and has been extremely helpful as a working
reporter. Today I’m a very compentent user of Final Cut Pro and able to
upload video files to the web effectively.
References:
Available of request
