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Yu Li

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic curator and cultural producer with a proven track record in public programming, archival research, and cross-cultural media production. Experienced in curatorship at HMH Archive, with expertise in multilingual translation, project management, and digital preservation. Successfully developed and led community-driven programs and exhibitions—including international artist collaborations, campus-wide festivals, and independent screenings. Skilled in video editing, behind-the-scenes documentation, and public speaking, with a strong focus on fostering dialogue through film, performance, and storytelling.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Film/Culture Programmer

Freelancers
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Curated and co-produced multiple campus-wide public programs, bridging film, performance, and community engagement, including the Hot Flash and Lunar Lens Film Festivals.
  • Collaborated with local LA venues, like Laemmle and Ray Stark Theater, to host screenings, moderate Q&As, and conduct in-depth artist interviews.
  • Initiated and produced the landmark Eiko Otake & Wen Hui Movement Lab + Screening (Apr 2025), securing independent funding, and overseeing full event logistics.

Assistant Archivist

HMH & One Archive, Critical Refugee Studies
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted bilingual research and translation for Chinese-language archival collections, cataloging materials across film reels, newspapers, and other historical media.
  • Contributed contextual research and translated content for Asian queer film retrospectives, and AIDS education exhibitions.
  • Compiled data for the Punk Archive Database and the Los Angeles Chinatown archival collection.

Intern Editor

Nowness
Shanghai
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Commissioned and edited multilingual cultural content for Nowness China, collaborating with independent filmmakers and artists across Asia.
  • Projects included La Mer ad campaigns, K-pop artist features, and coverage of Shen Wei’s Shanghai/New York contemporary dance exhibition.
  • Conducted community oral history interviews, edited manuscripts, maintained digital archives, and supported cross-cultural storytelling in fashion, performance, and contemporary art.

Entertainment Media Production

Rock and Roast (Tencent Video), Joe Wong US Tour
Los Angeles/Shanghai, CA
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Directed and produced comedic content for Rock and Roast S3, including three 20-minute episodes (8M+ views) and viral TikTok videos (2M+ views).
  • Filmed and edited behind-the-scenes (BTS) content for promotional campaigns.
  • Served as an assistant to stand-up comedian Huang Xi during his 2023 U.S. tour. Tour, supporting script prep, rehearsals, logistics, and BTS media coverage.

Education

Master of Arts - Cinema And Media Studies

University of Southern California
Los Angeles
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Curatorship/Curatorial Writing
  • Event & Artist Management
  • Multilingual translation (Mandarin and English)
  • Fluent in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Public Speaking and Hosting

Timeline

Assistant Archivist

HMH & One Archive, Critical Refugee Studies
07.2024 - Current

Intern Editor

Nowness
01.2023 - 08.2023

Independent Film/Culture Programmer

Freelancers
05.2022 - Current

Entertainment Media Production

Rock and Roast (Tencent Video), Joe Wong US Tour
03.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Cinema And Media Studies

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Southern California

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