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Hi, I’m Yiyun (Amanda) Mao, a filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Waterville, Maine. I’m a Colby College student pursuing Philosophy and Economics with a passion for documentary storytelling, data-driven production, and collaborative creation. I thrive in connecting ideas with people, blending research, emotion, and craft to tell meaningful stories. Over the past several years I’ve built a portfolio of student-led and public-facing projects—from fundraising campaigns and museum collaborations to independent short films. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to post-production and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.…Hi, I’m Yiyun (Amanda) Mao, a filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Waterville, Maine. I’m a Colby College student pursuing Philosophy and Economics with a passion for documentary storytelling, data-driven production, and collaborative creation. I thrive in connecting ideas with people, blending research, emotion, and craft to tell meaningful stories. Over the past several years I’ve built a portfolio of student-led and public-facing projects—from fundraising campaigns and museum collaborations to independent short films. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to post-production and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.

Yiyun Mao

Film Director, Screenwriter, Video Editor, +1

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Hi, I’m Yiyun (Amanda) Mao, a filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Waterville, Maine. I’m a Colby College student pursuing Philosophy and Economics with a passion for documentary storytelling, data-driven production, and collaborative creation. I thrive in connecting ideas with people, blending research, emotion, and craft to tell meaningful stories. Over the past several years I’ve built a portfolio of student-led and public-facing projects—from fundraising campaigns and museum collaborations to independent short films. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to post-production and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.…Hi, I’m Yiyun (Amanda) Mao, a filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Waterville, Maine. I’m a Colby College student pursuing Philosophy and Economics with a passion for documentary storytelling, data-driven production, and collaborative creation. I thrive in connecting ideas with people, blending research, emotion, and craft to tell meaningful stories. Over the past several years I’ve built a portfolio of student-led and public-facing projects—from fundraising campaigns and museum collaborations to independent short films. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to post-production and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.

Next availability:

June 1, 2026

New York, United States

Hi, I’m Yiyun (Amanda) Mao, a filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Waterville, Maine. I’m a Colby College student pursuing Philosophy and Economics with a passion for documentary storytelling, data-driven production, and collaborative creation. I thrive in connecting ideas with people, blending research, emotion, and craft to tell meaningful stories.

Over the past several years I’ve built a portfolio of student-led and public-facing projects—from fundraising campaigns and museum collaborations to independent short films. I enjoy guiding projects from concept to post-production and collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Filmora

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Korean

Beginner

Work Experience

Director, Screenwriter at Colby College

December 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025

Wrote and directed a 15-page short film under mentorship exploring themes of life's meaningfulness after a life-altering accident.

Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Colby College

December 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025

Directed and produced a 25-minute short documentary on grandmother's relocation, accepted by Maine International Film Festival 2026.

Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Colby College Advancement Department

December 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025

Produced and edited promotional video series contributing to raising $782,838 for the college fundraising campaign.

Cinematographer at Colby College

December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Worked as cinematographer on nationally and internationally accepted dance films; established partnership between Colby College and Tippet Rise Arts Center.

Production Assistant at Opting To Be Pulled, Portland

December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025

Assisted in call sheet coordination, slating, sound score recording, and performed as dancer in experimental adaptation of Alex Katz Dance.

Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer at Colby College True Blue Fundraising Campaign

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Led full lifecycle production of Colby College's True Blue fundraising videos, from ideation and narrative development through shooting and post-production; delivered 2-minute promotional films and multiple 15-second cutdowns for 2025 and 2026 campaigns; the video series supported a fundraising effort that raised over $1.6 million.

Assistant Executive Producer at LeLaLes: Fluid Love

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contributed to development of China’s first independent queer women’s dating show, navigating censorship challenges and limited media support. Assisted with casting design, application review, and episode structure; supported on-set production and participated in post-production editing.

Video Editor at Tuedd

January 1, 2025 - Present

Edited promotional videos; contributed to online content and post-production workflow.

Editor at Lights Out Gallery

January 1, 2025 - Present

Edited and refined video content in alignment with creative direction and gallery aesthetics; produced cuts for various projects.

Cinematographer / Multimedia Content Producer at Wild Vision Films and Tippett Rise Arts Center

January 1, 2024 - Present

Directed and shot cinematography for projects; contributed to the arts center’s media content.

Multimedia Content Producer at Colby Museum of Art; Communications & Arts Department

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Captured over 150 published photographs featured on Colby’s official site and social media; produced and edited content for campus programs and departmental campaigns.

Photographer, Editor at Waterville Creates and Maine Film Center

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Photographed and edited imagery for campus events, weekly museum programs, and departmental campaigns.

Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer at Colby College

January 1, 2025 - Present

Wrote and directed narrative shorts exploring identity and personal growth; produced content for Colby College community.

Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer at Colby College

January 1, 2025 - Present

Wrote and directed a narrative short about a teenage girl confronting internalized homophobia, using Chinese-language narration and mixed-memory sequences to explore identity and self-reflection.

Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer at Colby College

January 1, 2025 - Present

Directed a narrativ e short about a graduating college student reconciling independence with family ties.

Director, Editor, Cinematographer at Lyons Arts Lab

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Wrote and directed a 15-page short film exploring a student’s introspective journey through pivotal memories.

Videographer, Editor at Nineta Dance Film (Colby College)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed and edited a student-choreographed dance film; project featured in college showcases.

Director, Editor at Colby College

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed a short documentary chronicling the relocation of a relative; produced and edited for campus presentation.

Director, Editor at Colby College

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed a 25-minute short documentary chronicling a grandmother’s relocation for health reasons; accepted by the Maine International Film Festival 2026.

Director, Editor at Colby College

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Directed a 13-minute short documentary featuring interviews with founders and executives of the Maine Film Center; screened to an audience of 100+ at MFF.