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ZHANG Xinyi

ZHANG Xinyi (born in Shanghai) is a director, cinematographer and editor.  Her films are characterized by vivid cinematography, atmospheric music. She currently working as a filmmaker in Canada. 

 

In addition to her independent filmmaking practice, she has collaborated with other filmmakers and artists in performances, installations, and productions, serving as an editor and cinematographer. 

Experiences

She was profoundly influenced by European art film and Soviet cinema, particularly after experiencing the films of Andrei Tarkovsky ((Russian film director and screenwriter). His films completely revolutionized her understanding of cinema. Subsequently, she moved to Paris, spent three years mastering fashion design. After returning to Shanghai, she walks into advertising industry, gained four years of experience in the TV Commercial as an Art Director, served as set design and editor. Her works have been exhibited at the Shanghai Auto Shows in 2021 and 2022. Later, she moved to Canada to pursue film, where she completed several film projects.

Born 

 

Occupations

Location

AWARDS

Shanghai,CHINA

Director · Editor ·

Cinematographer

​ON, Canada

The Best Director,

First Take Film Festival 2024​

Filmography

Year

2024

2024

2023

2021

2023

2024

2023

2024

 

Title

Mon Ami

Illusion

A Visualized Death

Amy

Almost Famous

Juney

Close Cut

Speed Dating

Genre

Music Video

Short Narrative

Short Documentary

Short Narrative

Short Documentary

Short Narrative

Short Documentary

Short Narrative

 

Screening

Toronto Independent Film Festival 2024

Forest City Film Festival 2024

Coliseum International Film Festival 2024

Toronto Independent Film Festival 2024

Forest City Film Festival 2024

Role

Director/Editor

Director/Witter/Editor

Director

Director/Producer/Editor

Director of Photography

Director of Photography

Gaffer

Script Supervisor

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