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Hi, I’m Ziqi Yang, a filmmaker and cinematographer with a MFA from USC and a track record of shaping visual language across film, television, and branded content. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading on-set teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. My experience spans cinematography, line producing, creative development, editing, and production coordination across North America, Europe, and Asia, with work experience at the Oscars, Panavision, Publicis Media, and Done+Dusted etc. I am passionate about storytelling, branding, and exploring emerging production technologies such as AI tools and virtual productions to improve creative outcomes.…Hi, I’m Ziqi Yang, a filmmaker and cinematographer with a MFA from USC and a track record of shaping visual language across film, television, and branded content. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading on-set teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. My experience spans cinematography, line producing, creative development, editing, and production coordination across North America, Europe, and Asia, with work experience at the Oscars, Panavision, Publicis Media, and Done+Dusted etc. I am passionate about storytelling, branding, and exploring emerging production technologies such as AI tools and virtual productions to improve creative outcomes.

Ziqi Yang

Director of Photography, Line Producer, Cinematographer, +5

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Hi, I’m Ziqi Yang, a filmmaker and cinematographer with a MFA from USC and a track record of shaping visual language across film, television, and branded content. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading on-set teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. My experience spans cinematography, line producing, creative development, editing, and production coordination across North America, Europe, and Asia, with work experience at the Oscars, Panavision, Publicis Media, and Done+Dusted etc. I am passionate about storytelling, branding, and exploring emerging production technologies such as AI tools and virtual productions to improve creative outcomes.…Hi, I’m Ziqi Yang, a filmmaker and cinematographer with a MFA from USC and a track record of shaping visual language across film, television, and branded content. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading on-set teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines. My experience spans cinematography, line producing, creative development, editing, and production coordination across North America, Europe, and Asia, with work experience at the Oscars, Panavision, Publicis Media, and Done+Dusted etc. I am passionate about storytelling, branding, and exploring emerging production technologies such as AI tools and virtual productions to improve creative outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Ziqi Yang, a filmmaker and cinematographer with a MFA from USC and a track record of shaping visual language across film, television, and branded content. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading on-set teams to deliver high-quality content on tight timelines.

My experience spans cinematography, line producing, creative development, editing, and production coordination across North America, Europe, and Asia, with work experience at the Oscars, Panavision, Publicis Media, and Done+Dusted etc. I am passionate about storytelling, branding, and exploring emerging production technologies such as AI tools and virtual productions to improve creative outcomes.

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Cappricielli Productions

January 1, 2025 - Present

Drive pre-production planning by shaping visual approaches, optimizing shot lists, and advising on execution feasibility to ensure efficient delivery and consistent storytelling. Lead camera and lighting execution across productions and series-based projects, overseeing on-set crews while maintaining high visual standards and efficient workflows. Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders across prep, shooting, post-production, and creative to maintain continuity, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality content.

Student Assistant for Film Production & Business courses at University of Southern California

January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024

Led camera workshops and class discussions to train students on new equipment and workflows, providing hands-on instruction with updated camera systems, production workflows, and tools. Assisted professors with course preparation, scheduling, classroom organization, and guest speaker coordination; served as a liaison between faculty and students, guiding and supporting coursework.

Intern at Panavision

June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Rotated through key departments including shipping/receiving, camera and lens service, and the prep floor, gaining hands-on experience with professional cinema camera systems and lenses. Supported Directors of Photography and Assistant Camera teams during camera prep, testing, and equipment troubleshooting, ensuring gear readiness and smooth on-set workflows.

Development & Video Distribution Intern at Mark Victor Productions

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Distributed and promoted video content for ParanormalX (110K+ subscribers) by publishing timely, trend-driven content aligned with audience interests to support channel growth. Drove audience engagement through interactive formats such as polls and discussion prompts, responding to comments and maintaining the community to drive traffic to the primary channel.

Line Producer, Creative Development at Guangzhou Pixel Productions

May 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021

Led creative development and pitching for branded and commercial projects with enterprise-level clients including Walmart, Target, Huawei, EcoFlow, and South China Morning Post. Conceived creative ideas and developed scripts, translating concepts into cohesive visual execution. Partnered with agency and brand stakeholders to refine creative direction, align messaging, and ensure deliverables met campaign objectives and resonated with target audiences. Oversaw schedules, budgets, and cross-team coordination while maintaining creative quality under tight timelines; managed on-set execution and resolved production issues as needed. Served as the primary liaison between creative, client, and production teams.

Media Content Department Intern at Publicis Media

April 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

Developed photo and video content concepts to support social media campaigns and improve brand visibility across digital platforms. Created pitch decks and visual demos, improving clarity and efficiency in client communication. Tracked and analyzed content performance and engagement data, providing insights to support data-driven media and marketing decisions.

Producing Intern at Nemorin Film & Video Ltd

February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020

Supported international productions by coordinating locations, key props, travel accommodations, and schedules, while assisting with budget tracking and production logistics. Conducted audience and brand research, analyzed distribution channels, and gathered creative references to support concept development and production planning.

Production Intern, Receptionist at Done+Dusted Inc.

September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Supported pre-production and on-site logistics for large-scale live events, including the 71st Primetime Emmys, the 2019 Britannia Awards, and The Little Mermaid Live!; also served as BTS photographer, capturing behind-the-scenes content for company social media. Handled administrative and front-desk responsibilities, including scheduling, answering and screening calls, running errands, expense tracking, and general office support for producers and executives.

Content Department Internship at Guangdong Radio and Television Station

July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018

Planned, filmed, interviewed, and edited short news videos for Itouch News App with 5 million users; the orphan charity news received 59K views and the children skating safety news received 58K views. Produced commercials connecting trends with products; the Telematics video had 100K views.