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
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