MEET OUR TEAM
IZZY YI
Founder, Director, Producer
Yizhi “Izzy” Yi is a writer-director-producer born and raised in Beijing, China. She received her BFA degree from Emerson College. Drawing inspiration from her personal life and emotional experiences, her stories are personal, character-based that delve into the psycho-emotional impact of living within a traditional Chinese family and society. Her films also explore the complexities of intimate relationships, queer identity, and her own sexuality within the cultural context.
COREY TIAN
Co-Founder, Director, Cinematographer, Composer, Sound Designer, VFX Artist
Corey Tian, a non-binary writer-director, cinematographer, and music composer, weaves narratives that explore existence, mortality, and gender identity from a philosophical perspective. Simultaneously, with five years of expertise in film scoring and skills in graphic design, visual effects, sound design, and photography, Corey showcases a multifaceted talent in the realms of filmmaking and fine arts.
MARIE LI
Producer, Director, Production Designer
Emerson College graduate with a diverse background in producing both feature and short films, boasting accolades including an award-winning feature. Proficient in the art of cinema, with valuable experience gained under the tutelage of the renowned slow cinema master, Béla Tarr.
DENAN DENG
Director, Screenwriter, Cinematographer, Editor
Patrick Deng graduated from Emerson College with a BFA degree. He specializes in shooting and producing 16mm films. While most of his current projects use 16mm film, he is also experienced in digital production. His films often explore themes of unachievable dreams and feature characters constantly seeking something. Despite their dark tone, his works convey a sense of hope as characters persist against challenges.
ANDY SHI
Colorist
Feichi "Andy" Shi is a Davinci Resolve certified film colorist. He has worked on over 20 projects from short films and music videos to feature films. Feichi specializes in film emulation and professional look development. The core of his practice is storytelling through light and color with a focus on mood and emotions.
BENJAMIN LI
Producer, Director, Distribution Manager
Majored in film production at Emerson College. Benjamin has worked as both a casting director and a producer on multiple shorts and feature films, and has industry experience in film distribution and inventory control.
GORDAN CHAN
Composer, Editor
As an alumnus of Emerson College, Gordon is an editor and composer from Hong Kong, having worked on over 30 productions ranging from TV series and films to documentaries and commercials.
YANG XU
3D & VFX Artist
Yang has experience with post-production for more than 3 years with knowledge of 3D software including Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Redshift Renderer, NukeX, and After Effects.
RUIQI ZHAO
Composer
An award-winning composer and songwriter, Ruiqi has contributed her music to numerous well-known Hollywood movies and projects worldwide. Her music is featured in many popluar TV shows, Ads and other media. She gained her Master degree of Film Scoring from Eastman School of Music and she is now working as a film composer based in LA.
Chelsea Yang
Gaffer
Ziyue Chelsea Yang has worked as a gaffer and grip in the production of over 30 films, including shorts, features, documentaries, independent films, and experimental films. Aspire to use light and shadow to construct reality and imagination within the dreamland of cinema.
JERRY PAN
Producer
Ziwei “Jerry” Pan is an experienced filmmaker in Boston Area. He has worked in over 50 Student BAs/BFAs, Indie, and Union films in various positions. He served as 1st Assistant Director for more than 10 BAs/BFAs and Union-verified production. As Producer, he is also experienced for managing microbudget and large-budget films.