I am a composer with a background in screen scoring and contemporary music production, specializing in cinematic storytelling through hybrid orchestral and electronic music. I have scored short films and collaborative media projects, focusing on emotional narrative, thematic development, and adaptive music design. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Songwriting and Production at Berklee NYC.…

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I am a composer with a background in screen scoring and contemporary music production, specializing in cinematic storytelling through hybrid orchestral and electronic music. I have scored short films and collaborative media projects, focusing on emotional narrative, thematic development, and adaptive music design. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Songwriting and Production at Berklee NYC.…

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I am a composer with a background in screen scoring and contemporary music production, specializing in cinematic storytelling through hybrid orchestral and electronic music.

I have scored short films and collaborative media projects, focusing on emotional narrative, thematic development, and adaptive music design. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Songwriting and Production at Berklee NYC.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Assistant at Berklee NYC
January 1, 2026 - Present
Academic Technology Staff; supported recording sessions, audio routing, and DAW workflows for students and faculty. Assisted in setup of professional studio environments for music production and scoring projects. Troubleshot signal flow, recording chains, and digital audio systems in real-time sessions. Collaborated with students and artists to facilitate recording, editing, and production processes.
Product Manager Intern at Zhejiang Uniview Technologies Co., Ltd.
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Produced and mixed music for product promotional videos using Cubase and Pro Tools.

Education

Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology (Songwriting and Production) at Berklee NYC
September 1, 2025 - April 4, 2026
Master of Music in Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring at New York University
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) at University of Manitoba
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor of Management in Business Administration at Ningbo University
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Rome Prisma Film Awards — Best Original Score (The Death of Summer Cicada)
January 1, 2025 - April 4, 2026
New York Shorts International Film Festival — Official Selection (Where Autumn Never Fell)
January 1, 2025 - April 4, 2026
London Young Musician Competition — Golden Prize (Original Composition)
January 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026
Saint-Saëns International Music Competition — Silver Prize (Original Composition)
January 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026
Denny Awards International Electronic Music Competition — Outstanding Shortlist Work
January 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026
Paris Play Film Festival — Best Student Film (A Letter from Future)
January 1, 2023 - April 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
    paper The Death of Summer Cicada – Original Soundtrack

    Original soundtrack for The Death of Summer Cicada, a short film score that won Best Original Score at the Rome Prisma Film Awards.

    For this project, I created an emotional and atmospheric score focused on restraint, intimacy, and storytelling. The music blends delicate piano, strings, ambient textures, and cinematic sound design to support the film’s emotional arc.

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