Andrew Fischer Wong
Video Producer 

A coalition of the City’s leading business and hospitality organizations hosted a series of interviews with the top five candidates running for mayor on June 17 and 18 at the Museum of African Diaspora in Downtown San Francisco. Moderated by Executive Director of Asia Society Northern California and a former television news correspondent Margaret Conley, candidates were asked the same 12 questions about economic development, the City’s budget, Downtown revitalization, safe and clean streets, and more. The sessions were limited to 45 minutes and filmed in front of a private audience. ABOUT LEADERSHIP 2024 Leadership 2024 is a collective initiative from San Francisco’s leading business and hospitality organizations to educate the public about key issues. The coalition includes Advance SF, the SF Chamber of Commerce, the Bay Area Council, the BOMA SF, the Hotel Council of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, and SF Travel. NOTE: Our organizations are prohibited from participating in any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. This video is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. The use of these materials for any paid political campaign or advocacy purposes is not permitted. Question Timestamps 00:56 What is driving you to be Mayor? 04:30 What are you plans for a thriving downtown – for the business community, for residents, for workers, for sports, and cultural institutions? 10:13 How will you protect the public, fight crime, and work with the various agencies such as the SFPD and SFDA to ensure safety in our city? 18:58 Since the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Grants Pass case, what is your plan for how we will manage our unsheltered population? 20:49 What is your vision for city planning – it can take years for small businesses to get permits to open a restaurant or bar, but carts are allowed to serve food and drinks on the sidewalk. What is your view? 24:17 What about zoning in terms of 6-8 story buildings and developing the west side? 25:54 Transit is vital for the functioning of world class cities. Do you support this and what are your plans to transport people to the heart of San Francisco? 28:42 Year after year, the City seems to struggle to balance its $15 billion budget. Do you see the City as having a revenue problem or a spending problem? 31:42 Let’s talk about the City’s narrative – how would you summarize it, and is it real or not? 34:57 What is your leadership style? As an example, how would you work with the Board of Supervisors? 37:19 If you win, what would success look like for the first 100 days of the new term? 40:50 What is your vision for the future of the City of San Francisco? 42:25 Is there anything else you would like to add?

Type: Event Recap & Membership Marketing Client: Design Executive Council My Role: Producer, Videographer, Editor The Challenge: The Design Executive Council hosted an exclusive breakfast and roundtable discussion on the evolving role of AI in the design industry. They wanted to capture the energy of the event, highlight insightful quotes, and showcase the caliber of their growing membership to attract future members. The Solution: With only one videographer filming using a gimbal and minimal set-up and a polished editing style, we emphasized the high-end nature of the event and the thought leadership present in the room. We guided the client with the right questions pre-event to clarify goals, anticipate on-site needs, and ensure a smooth process. The final video delivered within five days and serves as recap for the members present and prospective members get a clear feel for the community and its values.

ROLE: Cinematographer BAYCAT Studios produced this piece for the Golden State Warriors to help highlight their Black History Month celebrations in 2022. I was brought on as a cinematographer for a few of the shoots. I grabbed my gimbal and got some of my favorite shots of any project.

Roles: Director, Cinematographer, Editor Dandyhorse came to us to create a promotional video that shows off the fun and California vibes of their SF, electric bike tour. Filmed while also riding an electric bike, the video captures the ease of the journey as the group weaves, climbs, and cruises through half of the City's length over iconic sites and gorgeous overlooks.

Role: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor. MoAD brough us on to create a video thanking donors and supporters for an incredible 2024 full of supporting artists and creating powerful stories. We filmed over the course of 5 hours and highlighted key staff and influential artists.

ROLES: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor The SF Chamber of Commerce brought us on to cover their Women Empowering Leadership and Learning Conference in 2022, hosted by Accenture. The video was filmed using a Panasonic Gh5s and DJI gimbal. The video was edited in Premiere Pro and color corrected in DaVinci Resolve using the ACES lite method developed by Joo.Works.

ROLES: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor SF Native Tours is a walking tour company operated by 5th generation San Franciscans. I was brought on a producer, organizing the extras, shoot schedule, and editing Stuart's first draft of the script. I used a Panasonic Gh5s and a DJI gimbal to the shoot dynamic and light as we were covering 5 miles of walking tour. The edit was tailored to the VO while also featuring the major landmarks of SF that are seen along the tour path. Color grading was done in DaVinci Resolve using the ACES lite method developed by Joo.Works.

ROLES: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor Ciel Creative Space in Berkeley featured a huge, multi studio large exhibit called "Homebody" by HUEMAN. The experience features immersive pieces that depict the emotional journey HUEMAN underwent during the first two years of the pandemic. We filmed this the opening night of the exhibit using a gimbal and going through the space.