bio
Having already developed a promising resume while still a student at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Jonathan Yi quickly rose in the ranks of the advertising industry to serve as Director of Animation and Editorial at JWT ad agency. His work at JWT won significant accounts from Microsoft, Stride, Cuervo and Royal Caribbean. He is also now a cinematography and camera professor at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
Jonathan's short film SHIFT received the following accolades from Film Threat: "Four Stars! Fantastic! Yi has captured what it is to be part of the late shifts of the country." Monsters and Critics wrote "SHIFT is a hot film worthy to be nominated for an Academy Award."
As a director/cinematographer, Jonathan's work has been showcased in such magazines as CREATIVITY and VICE, and in 2006, Jonathan was honored at the MOMA at the AICP Awards for his work on "Sushi" for Monster.com.
Jonathan has directed a number of award-winning music videos and spots for such clients as Smirnoff, Trident, Kleenex and Visine.
Recently, he was hired by HBO to produce/direct/shoot a new PSA/Doc Series from the ground up. The series, East of Main Street, premiered on HBO in May 2010.
Jonathan Yi is also incorporated, which means you save money when you hire him!