Hello, I’m Jinyang Li. I am an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and creative professional with proven success across film production, script development, and post-production in the United States and China. I lead projects from concept to final delivery, blending creative vision with strong execution. I’m bilingual in English and Mandarin, excel at cross-cultural collaboration, and pride myself on managing deadlines and delivering polished, high-quality results. My work has earned festival recognition and press coverage from LA Weekly, Film Daily, and DIVIDE Magazine.…

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Hello, I’m Jinyang Li. I am an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and creative professional with proven success across film production, script development, and post-production in the United States and China. I lead projects from concept to final delivery, blending creative vision with strong execution. I’m bilingual in English and Mandarin, excel at cross-cultural collaboration, and pride myself on managing deadlines and delivering polished, high-quality results. My work has earned festival recognition and press coverage from LA Weekly, Film Daily, and DIVIDE Magazine.…

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Hello, I’m Jinyang Li. I am an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and creative professional with proven success across film production, script development, and post-production in the United States and China.

I lead projects from concept to final delivery, blending creative vision with strong execution. I’m bilingual in English and Mandarin, excel at cross-cultural collaboration, and pride myself on managing deadlines and delivering polished, high-quality results. My work has earned festival recognition and press coverage from LA Weekly, Film Daily, and DIVIDE Magazine.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Writer Producer at COL Media Group
June 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Participated in adaptation of literary IP, script coverage, story analysis, and development of outlines, treatments, and pitch materials. Conducted market and audience research; analyzed genre trends; supported creation of pitch decks, lookbooks, and character breakdowns. Provided bilingual English/Chinese support for translation, localization, and cross-cultural adaptation of scripts, ensuring linguistic and tonal accuracy. Drafted meeting notes, tracked schedules, organized materials, and maintained rights records to ensure milestone progress. Collaborated cross-functionally with development, legal, marketing, and production teams; coordinated with external writers, authors, and designers to align on creative direction and streamline revision processes.
Editor / Videographer at Essence Cartoon
March 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Produced and edited 10+ videos monthly (TV, social media, marketing), applying motion graphics, green screen, and color correction to deliver broadcast-quality content. Collaborated with producers and talent in planning, shooting, and post-production, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and streamlined workflows that cut production time by 5%. Created social media and promotional videos using stock/original footage, music, and motion graphics, driving measurable engagement across platforms. Managed video library, archiving, and asset organization, while maintaining brand consistency through Avid Media Composer and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Producer – Feature Film Project at PRAUS Media
November 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Oversaw production logistics for a crew of 10+, tracking detailed shot lists and resolving on-set challenges in real time; ensured smooth handoff into post-production by coordinating with the Editor on pacing, structure, and delivery timelines. Facilitated creative collaboration in post-production, providing editorial feedback on story rhythm, offering sound design notes to strengthen emotional beats, and coordinating with the composer on the theme song to align music with the film’s central vision. Managed scheduling, budgeting, and vendor communication for a $15,000 project, reducing potential delays and enabling cohesive collaboration across production and post-production teams.
Postproduction Intern at MIGU Video Information and Tech
April 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Coordinated schedules, asset transfers, and documentation for post-production workflows. Assisted in internal screenings, dailies review, and editorial team support. Maintained logs and communicated across editors, sound, and production teams to ensure timely delivery.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography and Film/Video Production at Ohio University
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2024
Bachelor of Business Administration at Shanghai International Studies University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

TEM 8 certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    Miraging (2023)


    Experimantal
    Short
    Digital
    W/Canon C100MK2
    00:05:17
    Color

    A multimedia project that melded the vibrant visuals of Chicago’s Chinatown with an evocative electronic music score. This initiative was an exploration of the impact of music on film narrative, pioneering a new collaborative relationship between directors and composers.

    Original Music by: Yizi Xu

    Have a Picnic (2021)


    Narrative
    Short
    16mm Film
    W/ARRI Arriflex 16 SR2
    00:04:25
    Back and White

    A young girl, Charlotte, waits for someone special to join her for a picnic, only to find solace and a new perspective in the beauty of nature and fleeting moments of human connection.

    Burgeoning (2022)


    Narrative
    Short
    Digital
    W/Canon C100MK2
    00:08:06
    Color

    A girl named Apryl tries to accept her family falling apart and deals with her frustration on her birthday.

    While divorce is becoming more common, it remains a harsh experience for teenagers. My closest friends from high school and college were raised by single parents. I’ve had conversations with them about their feelings, and I’ve faced moments when my own parents were on the brink of divorce.

    In the story, I infused a part of my personal experience. I see my mother getting trapped in her marriage. I often heard her crying and blaming, yet she chose not to leave. There might be complexities I’m unaware of, but I see a few reasons for her decision: she earned significantly less than my father, was bound by traditional morals, and wanted to provide me with a united family.

    I reversed almost everything. In my story, the mother has more money and finds another man. In this way, she gains the right to make her own life decisions. Through this story, I wanted to give her more choices and show that empowerment can come from within.

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