Jae Chang (장재욱)
Producer · Director · Cinematographer
Founder, FantaVision
Jae Wook Chang, professionally known as Jae Chang, is a filmmaker and entertainment entrepreneur with three decades of experience across film, visual effects, digital media, animation, and original intellectual property.
His multidisciplinary background connects creative vision, production technology, and business strategy—bringing projects from concept to screen with clarity and purpose.
Career
Chang began his career in New York, where he developed his foundation in filmmaking and computer animation.
While studying at the School of Visual Arts, he created the 3D animated film The Jackpot City, which was featured in the ACM SIGGRAPH 96 Video Review. During his early years in New York, he also worked at C&C Film in SoHo on a commercial project for Con Edison.
His animation and commercial work led him to Rhythm & Hues Studios, the Academy Award-winning visual effects and animation company in Marina del Rey, California, where he joined as a Technical Director.
Building on his creative and technical experience, Chang later moved into production leadership and served as a VFX Executive Producer on international feature-film productions including Love Story 2050, The Tempest, The Rite, and Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2, released by Paramount Pictures.
Beyond his film work, Chang is the creator of TOONBO, FantaVision’s original children’s educational entertainment property.
Creative Leadership
Chang brings together artists, filmmakers, technical teams, and business partners within a unified production process.
His approach balances creative ambition with practical execution, clear communication, production efficiency, and attention to quality. He is particularly experienced in projects that require coordination across storytelling, visual development, technology, and international production.
Education
Chang holds a BFA in Industrial Design and Art History from Hongik University in Seoul and an MFA in Film and Computer Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.