Jiayi Zhang

Directed a six-person team to create a graduation short film exploring contemporary dating culture and the loneliness of adult relationships; oversaw script development to final edit.

Director at An Ordinary Date

Directed a six-person team to create a graduation short film exploring contemporary dating culture and the loneliness of adult relationships. Oversaw the entire process from script development to final edit. The film reflects on how digital intimacy shapes fragile human connections.

Director at Shelter for Geek

Coordinated a 21-member crew to produce a short narrative on social anxiety, alienation, and the search for personal value. Managed pre-production planning, on-set direction, and post-production editing.

Director & Editor at Listening to the Opera

Produced a hybrid documentary blending traditional opera with modern visuals. Applied experimental editing to reframe cultural heritage. Won 2nd Prize (China Creative Challenges) and Silver Award (Oriental Creative Star).

Media Editor Intern at Shanghai Ray-Digital Studio

Edited promotional videos for social media campaigns, including client projects and event recordings. Compiled historical footage into a documentary collection on astronomy.

Project Leader at Metaverse Innovation Competition

Collaborated on a metaverse game prototype ('Choice'), contributing to scenario design and script drafting.

Designed the film's visual style, edited the film, and assisted in capturing dynamic shots on set for the short film “__&me.”

Recorded sound for the short film “Freezing.”

Directed, wrote, and edited the documentary “Listening to the Opera,” reimagining traditional cultural narratives through a fresh, modern lens.

Independently researched on marginalized groups; wrote the script and led a production team for the feature film “Shelter For Geek.”

Script supervision for the short film “Lao Huang.”

Media Editor Intern at Shanghai Ray - Digital Studio

Edited five short videos for advertising and public lectures; compiled historic astronomy videos into a documentary collection; assisted in promotion events and on-site coordination.

Guided the team in brainstorming ideas, drafting scripts, and co-writing scenarios for the Metaverse Innovation Competition.

Directed MV shooting for the song “Dali”; recruited a crew and oversaw the full shoot process.

Publicity Department Member at College Student Union

Designed activity posters and assisted with event publicity and coordination.

Art Director, Editor, Camera Assistant at Short Film '__&me'

Designed the film's visual style, edited the film, and assisted in capturing dynamic shots on set.

Sound Recorder at Short Film 'Freezing'

Recorded and managed on-set sound for the film.

Director, Photographer, Scriptwriter, Editor at Documentary 'Listening to the Opera'

Directed, photographed, wrote the script, and edited the documentary, reimagining traditional cultural narratives through a modern lens.

Director, Screenwriter, Art Director, Editor at Movie 'Shelter For Geek'

Independently researched marginalized groups, wrote the script, recruited a 21-member crew and organized the shoot.

Art Assistant at Short Films (Sha Sha, Scarecrow by the Lake, Xiao Zhu, et al.)

Assisted production designers on set design, props design, and visual styling for multiple short film projects.

Script Supervisor at Short Film 'Lao Huang'

Supervised scripts and continuity during filming.

Media Editor Intern at Shanghai Ray - Digital Studio

Edited five short videos for advertisements and public lectures; compiled historic astronomy videos into one Documentary Collection; assisted with promotion events including designing invitations and banners, setting up events, guest coordination, recording and editing events for the studio's filming ceremonies.