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Paris-based interdisciplinary image-maker and bilingual producer working between Europe and China. Mingming Li combines AI visual production, film direction, cinematography, lighting, editing, and cross-cultural project management across advertising, narrative film, live events, games, luxury, art, and education.
From concept films and music videos to on-set delivery and event launches, she directs creative and technical teams end-to-end—bridging production with AI-driven visual systems and ensuring bilingual coordination for international stakeholders.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Chinese
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Event Project Manager at Hypershell × Eiffel Tower launch (Paris launch of an exoskeleton robot)
January 1, 2026 - PresentManaged Paris launch project for an exoskeleton robot in collaboration with the Eiffel Tower event context; oversaw on-site production planning and delivery.
Event Project Manager at Hypershell × Eiffel Tower launch
January 1, 2026 - PresentProject-managed the Paris launch for an exoskeleton robot event at the Eiffel Tower, coordinating on-site delivery and cross-team production requirements.
Camera & Lighting Department at Koradior Paris campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Handled camera and lighting work for the Paris campaign starring Zhang Yuqi; supported campaign image production with attention to brand look and on-set execution.
Camera & Lighting Department at Songmont Paris campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Provided camera and lighting support for a Paris fashion campaign featuring Isabelle Huppert, Ma Sichun, He Yu, and Mika; ensured production-ready visual capture for campaign delivery.
Event Project Manager at Beatbot Paris product launch
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Managed production for a Paris product launch event for a pool-cleaning robot, handling on-site delivery and launch execution.
Event Project Manager at Perfect Diary × ELLE launch
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Produced and managed event production for the ELLE x Perfect Diary launch, including a runway presentation at Hôtel de Rothschild.
French-side Project Manager at ECV France × Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and ISIPCA × Shanghai Institute of Technology
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Managed France-side coordination for France–China study abroad programs, overseeing bilingual collaboration, schedule alignment, and cross-cultural project management.
Camera and Lighting (department) at Koradior Paris campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Worked in the camera and lighting department for the Paris campaign starring Zhang Yuqi; supported visual capture and lighting execution for campaign deliverables.
Camera and Lighting (department) at Songmont Paris campaign
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Served in the camera and lighting department for the Paris campaign featuring Isabelle Huppert, Ma Sichun, He Yu, and Mika; delivered campaign-ready production support.
Gaffer at Queen of the Night
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Provided lighting/rigging support as gaffer for an experimental short; exhibited at Almine Rech (London).
Director of Photography at I AM
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Captured cinematography for a US experimental short; work was exhibited at Artsy (Frankfurt).
Co-producer at Le chiffon du cerf
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Served as co-producer on a French narrative short directed by Arthur Semeilhon.
Camera Department & Bilingual Production at Escape From The Outland
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked in the camera department and supported bilingual production for a China–Morocco co-production feature directed by Shen Ao.
Project Manager at International mobile-game publishing
January 1, 2024 - PresentProject-managed online and offline international launches for game publishers (including IGG, FunPlus, Lilith, and others), covering social campaigns, creator-facing content, community coordination, and public events.
Gaffer at Queen of the Night (Experimental short)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked as gaffer for the experimental short; exhibited at Almine Rech, London.
Director of Photography at I AM (US experimental short)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Served as Director of Photography for an experimental short; work was exhibited at Artsy, Frankfurt.
Business affairs & Promotional-Film Director at Rise of Kingdoms × Museo Nazionale Romano (Horti Sallustiani exhibition collaboration)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Handled business affairs and directed promotional film content for an exhibition collaboration between Rise of Kingdoms and Museo Nazionale Romano.
Co-producer at Le chiffon du cerf (French narrative short)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Co-produced the French narrative short directed by Arthur Semeilhon, supporting production and coordination through the project lifecycle.
Bilingual Production (Camera Department) at Escape From The Outland (China–Morocco co-production feature)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Worked in the camera department and as bilingual production support for a China–Morocco co-production feature directed by Shen Ao.
Project Manager at International mobile-game publishing (IGG, FunPlus, Lilith and others)
January 1, 2024 - PresentProject-managed online and offline international game launches, including social campaigns, creator-facing content, community initiatives, and public events; coordinated cross-cultural stakeholders.
Producer, Director & Editor at Eric et Maurice
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced, directed, and edited a mid-length documentary.
Producer & Director of Photography at Rowing into the Unknown Sea
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced and served as director of photography for a French Oceanian art documentary.
Assistant Director at Cartier X13 Paix international commercial
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Worked as assistant director for an international Cartier commercial starring Gong Li.
Director of the Genshin Impact year-end music video at HoYoFair: “OH MY MY”
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Directed the year-end concert music video for HoYoFair associated with Genshin Impact.
Producer, Director and Editor at Eric et Maurice (mid-length documentary)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced, directed, and edited a mid-length documentary.
Producer & Director of Photography at Rowing into the Unknown Sea (French Oceanian art documentary)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Produced and served as Director of Photography for an Oceanian art documentary.
Assistant Director at Cartier X13 Paix international commercial (starring Gong Li)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Worked as Assistant Director on a Cartier international commercial, supporting production coordination with talent and crew.
BTS Director at King Baby (UK–France–Canada co-production)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Directed behind-the-scenes content for a UK–France–Canada co-production; included IFFR Bright Future selection.
Director of the Genshin Impact year-end concert music video at HoYoFair: “OH MY MY”
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Directed the year-end concert music video for HoYoFair (“OH MY MY”) for Genshin Impact.
BTS Director at Bali Mon Amour (Indonesia–France television series)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed behind-the-scenes content for an Indonesia–France television series.
Assistant Director at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics × Bilibili (Cai Xuetong project)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Assisted in directing for a Bilibili project connected to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Director, Writer and Editor at Les Noctambules
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Directed, wrote, and edited the film “Les Noctambules”; winner of ONIROS Best Screenplay and Jury Award Best Film.
Director of Photography & Editor at L’Oréal Cannes China commercial
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Captured cinematography and performed editing for a Cannes China commercial featuring Zhu Yilong, Guan Xiaotong, and Xin Zhilei.
Director of Photography and Editor at L’Oréal Cannes China commercial
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Directed of Photography and edited a Cannes China commercial with talent including Zhu Yilong, Guan Xiaotong, and Xin Zhilei.
Education
Post-production: editing, colour, motion design and compositing (RNCP-certified audiovisual post-production engineer) at 3iS — École Internationale des Métiers de l’Image
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Chinese studies; French literature and translation of Chinese classics at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016French–English bilingual studies; simultaneous interpretation and French/English literature at Dalian University of Foreign Languages
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016Post-production engineer (RNCP-certified) at 3iS — École Internationale des Métiers de l’Image
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Chinese studies at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016French–English bilingual studies at Dalian University of Foreign Languages
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
ARRI Lighting System Control
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026ARRI Camera Systems Certification
January 1, 2024 - July 16, 2026French Production Company Management, DIRPROD FORMATIONS
January 1, 2022 - July 16, 2026French Film Production & Financing, Maison du Film
January 1, 2022 - July 16, 2026Virtual Production
January 1, 2020 - July 16, 2026Digital Film Production Workflow, New York Film Academy
January 1, 2015 - July 16, 2026ARRI Lighting System Control
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024ARRI Camera Systems Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024French Production Company Management, DIRPROD FORMATIONS
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022French Film Production & Financing, Maison du Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Virtual Production
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Digital Film Production Workflow, New York Film Academy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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