I’m deeply grateful for the years I dedicated to studying the films I love during my undergraduate career. Film has a unique power—almost as if it can extend human life threefold—by preserving stories, emotions, and dreams. As I evolved into a director, screenwriter, and producer, filmmaking transformed me into a better version of myself. Every project is a tribute to the art that not only told stories on screen but also reshaped my own narrative.
I vividly remember every moment of creating on set—the humid summer afternoons, the sudden downpour outside the window, the plane tree leaves swaying in the breeze, the crisp autumn air weaving through the alleyways of Shanghai, and the quiet acts of care during the pandemic. These memories will stay with me for a long, long time.
My passion for photography was kindled in childhood when I discovered boxes of developed film in my grandparents’ drawers. Holding that film up to the light, I could see their stories unfold in nostalgic images. That moment inspired me to document my own journey on film, embracing its imperfection and tactile beauty. Every time I develop a roll of film, it feels like I’m experiencing my memories a new—a gentle, evocative reminder of the passage of time and the enduring power of a captured moment.
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“Just like the uncertainty that comes with shooting on film, I find joy in embracing every uncertainty life brings.”
