Perry Chen

Perry S. Chen is a proactive third-year undergraduate student majoring in International Studies at UC Irvine, with a keen interest in pursuing professional opportunities within global partnerships and consulting in the art, film, and entertainment sectors. Prior to his academic pursuits, Perry garnered recognition as an award-winning teenage film director and animator, showcasing his talents in the industry. Additionally, he is an esteemed freelance journalist, with a focus on film and entertainment critiques, and his work has been featured on reputable platforms such as CBS, NPR, NBC, Variety, Animation Magazine, China Central Television (CCTV), World Journal, and more. Perry's diverse background encompasses various roles, including his current position as an Associate Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting. He has held pivotal roles as a Film Director, Animation and Documentary at Perry Chen Studios, a Research Assistant at UC Irvine, an Intern at California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students), a Film Critic at San Diego Union Tribune, an Entertainment Reporter at San Diego Entertainer Magazine, a Lead Animator for the Animation Short 'Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest,' a Film Critic at Animation World Network, and as a Freelance Animator at Plymptoons and Freelance Journalist at Perry's Previews.