About – Raymond Wei

ABOUT

Hey there! I'm Ray–an Emmy Award-winning creative producer, director, editor, and media strategist with 10+ years of experience making content that can reliably convert passive viewership into practical action.

My work spans films, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, branded campaigns, and social media content across almost every type of format and platform. My strength is combining a strategic and production-minded rigor with high creative flexibility and instinct which allows me to be as comfortable in the editing bay or writers room as I am interacting with clients or in production meetings. What stays consistent is my approach: end-to-end ownership from concept to delivery, and a knack for translating big creative ambitions into practical, polished production. I've spent my career acting as the connective tissue between clients, creative teams, legal, and international online communities, navigating the real-world complexities of making art that moves people while meeting performance goals. Brands like Netflix, ACLU, Zappos, LG, Canon, and Instagram have trusted me with that work, and so have local organizations and creatives building something new from the ground up.

My work has screened at Sundance Film Festival, New Orleans Film Festival, and Life is Beautiful Festival, and has been recognized by the TV Academy – proof that high-conversion and high-craft aren't mutually exclusive.

When I am not working, you can find me cooking a homemade meal, practicing calisthenics, or catching sunset at the park with my wife and two dogs, Mia and Winslow.

Photo by Shore & Wave

EXPERTISE

Media & Communications Strategy
Social Media Strategy
Project Management
Creative Direction & Development
Content Production
Film & Documentary Production
Music Video Production
Vertical Video Production
Post-Production Management & Delivery
Video Editing
Coloring & Mastering
On-Location Filming & Recording
Motion Graphics & Animation
Community Interaction
SEO & Distribution

SELECT CLIENTS

Netflix
Canon
Zappos
YouTube
Instagram/Meta
ACLU
Ground News
Mozilla Foundation
LG
Samsung
Ubisoft
Tastemade
Glassnote Records
Participant Media
BiteThis! Records
School of Rock
Masterclass
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Longview Philanthropy

RECOGNITION

OFFICIAL SELECTION, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, 2020
Zappos "Be Humble" Short Film

TV ACADEMY EMMY AWARD, 2020
Outstanding Innovation in Interactive Media
"Create Together" Season 1

TV ACADEMY EMMY NOMINATION, 2017
Outstanding Achievment in Interactive Media
"Are You There Democracy? It's Me, the Internet"

OFFICIAL SELECTION, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, 2015
"Sidekicks" on HITRECORD on TV, Season 2

KIND WORDS

"If you want to bring your content dream to life, Ray is who you need. He helped with every step of my show; from initial concepting and branding, to day-to-day production and editing. I could not recommend him more highly."

–Liv Boeree, Host of The Win-Win Podcast

"I had the pleasure of working with Ray on both our website redesign and developing a new video strategy for our social media. From the start, Ray impressed us with his deep understanding of design and digital trends. Our website now looks incredibly professional; it's clean, easy to navigate, and truly reflects our brand's ethos. Visitors have commented on its sleekness, a testament to Ray's attention to detail and design skills.

On the social media front, Ray's strategic insights were game-changing. He helped us craft a video strategy that significantly increased our visibility, leading to a surge in views by the tens of thousands. It's clear Ray not only knows his stuff but also cares deeply about the success of his clients. Working with him was straightforward and enjoyable—a rare blend of professionalism and personal touch that you don't often find.”

–PJ Accetturo, CEO of Battle Island Entertainment

GET IN TOUCH –– RWEI519@GMAIL.COM