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YI YANG

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Multidisciplinary content creator with expertise in global pop culture and beauty trends. Proficient in diverse video production techniques, delivering visually compelling and culturally relevant narratives. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, enhancing communication and outreach capabilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Filmmaker

Freelance
NYC/Atlanta, NY/GA
06.2022 - 07.2025
  • Produced an award-winning short film and worked on both narrative and branded content, including a Nike commercial.
  • Took on multiple roles including producer, writer, director, DP, and editor across independent and client-based productions.
  • Continuously developing and directing original short films exploring social and emotional themes.

Selected Projects:
City of Decatur – Writer, Producer, DP, Editor
 Created a sizzle reel and documentary-style visual stories for the city's bicentennial
FilmHedge: Collateral Data – 3D Artist
 Designed concept, asset modeling, and lighting for virtual scenes in a feature film prototype using Unreal Engine.

Beauty & Lifestyle Content Creator

Meta Sponsored
New York City, New York
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Published image and text posts highlighting NYC hair and beauty pop-up events.
  • Featured brands such as Chanel, MAC, Prada, Decorté, Sol de Janeiro, and R.E.M. Beauty through Meta sponsorship.
  • Crafted visually engaging content that resonated with luxury and trending beauty aesthetics.

Copywriter&Director

Shenzhen Evening News Co., Ltd
Shenzhen, China
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Wrote and directed over 70 promotion videos, documentaries and advertisements, including three micro-films, earning multiple awards at local film festivals.
  • Focused on urban culture and history, covering topics such as Shenzhen's history and natural environment. Highlighted poverty alleviation efforts and grassroots workers within local communities through various projects.

Education

M.F.A. - Cinema Arts - Screenwriting

Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, Brooklyn College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
07-2026

M.F.A. - Film and TV

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Atlanta, GA
12.2022

M.A. - Fine Arts

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Hong Kong
01.2021

B.E. - Safety Engineering, English (Minor)

Hunan Agricultural University
China
01.2019

Skills

  • Creative storytelling & copywriting
  • Video production
  • 3D artist
  • Adobe Suite and Office proficiency
  • Research and interviewing
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Awards

06/2025 Student Visionary Award in the Tribeca Film Festival, Project: A-Yi, Role: Sound&Grip;

12/2023 Best Student Short Award in the Oakland Film Festival, Project: 2 Lost Brothers, Role: Producer;

12/2021 Golden Prize and Best Creativity Award in the 3rd Guangzhou (International) City Image Competition (Project: Listening to Pingshan, Role: Writer);

11/2021 Shortlist for the 11th Macao International Micro-Movie Festival Social Group (Project: Remember the Time: The Road Home, Role: Writer & co-Director);

11/2021 Shortlist for the 3rd Guangzhou (International) Urban Photo Contest in 2021 (Project: Harvest, Role: Writer), 

10/2021 First Prize of the Positive Energy Themed Micro-film in the China Trade Union Promotional Video Selection Competition (Project: Remember the Time: The Road Home, Role: Writer&Director);

12/2020 First Prize of Group genre in the 2020 Shenzhen Advertising Design and Production Skills Competition, Role: Participant, Writer, 

09/2017 Excellent Prize in Nanshan Theatre Festival (Project: A Woman’s Decision, Role: Writer&Director)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Mandarin/Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Beauty & Lifestyle Content Creator

Meta Sponsored
08.2023 - 09.2023

Filmmaker

Freelance
06.2022 - 07.2025

Copywriter&Director

Shenzhen Evening News Co., Ltd
11.2019 - 08.2022

M.F.A. - Cinema Arts - Screenwriting

Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, Brooklyn College, CUNY

M.F.A. - Film and TV

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)

M.A. - Fine Arts

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

B.E. - Safety Engineering, English (Minor)

Hunan Agricultural University
YI YANG
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