Phan Tran is a filmmaker, photographer, and writer. He is a local graduate of Juanita High School, received his BA in Philosophy from Seattle University and his MFA in Cinema and Television Production from the University of Southern California. He ran a boutique production service business focused on independent filmmaking in Los Angeles and has worked in grip and lighting, the camera department, as a cinematographer, and as an editor. Phan is currently working on documentary, motion graphic short film, and writing projects.  He is also an adjunct instructor at Cornish College of the Arts teaching film production and believes that teaching and mentoring the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers is a privilege he cherishes as part of his own artistic growth.