Xizi Li

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About Me

"I explore film as both artistic expression and a medium of communication."

Born in 2003, I am a filmmaker with a background in Digital Media Art at the Communication University of China and Filmmaking at the University for the Creative Arts in the UK.

My practice focuses on how images carry cultural meaning, personal memory, and social impact. This perspective has led me to pursue Media studies at postgraduate level, in order to situate creative practice within broader frameworks of media, society, and communication.

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Storytelling

Screenwriting

2023 | Solo Project Short Film

Growing Pain

Made in 2023, this solo project tells a story about a tattoo inspired by a close friend's real-life experience, exploring the relationship between skin, memory, and emotion, and the process of reconciliation with oneself.

Synopsis: During the process of giving the customer Green's tattoo, Hen was moved by the story behind her tattoo, and thus thought of the past that she couldn't let go.
Experimental Script

MOSS

The experimental script MOSS deconstructs the connection between humans and plants, exploring a way of resisting socialization and embracing anti-social modes of existence in a world driven by material desire.

Synopsis: The story follows EMMA, a silent girl who constructs a natural, moss-covered space to communicate. But when her expression is dismissed, she slowly dissolves into the image itself — both literally and metaphorically.
Audio

Sound Design

Meat Cute

Sound Recordist Sound Editor

Echoes Of Fate

Co-producer Recordist
Visual Highlights

Showreel

Through my lens

Photography

Autumn Veiled in Beijing

Capturing the essence of autumn's transition in the capital city.

Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Autumn 3
Autumn 4
Autumn 5
Autumn 6
Autumn 7
Autumn 8
Autumn 9

Dreaming Back to Year 2 Kilo

A visual journey through memory and nostalgia.

Dreaming 1
Dreaming 2
Dreaming 3
Dreaming 4
Dreaming 5
Dreaming 6

Stillness Amid Movement

Finding moments of tranquility within dynamic urban landscapes.

Stillness 1
Stillness 2
Stillness 3
Stillness 4
Stillness 5
Case Study

Digital Content Creator

Internship New Media Operations

New Media Operations Internship

During my internship at a China-based stage theatre and film production company, I was responsible for the operation of the company's new media accounts. My work focused on content planning and publishing, supporting project promotion and brand communication. This experience provided practical insight into professional new media operations within the cultural and creative industry.

Video Production Content Creation

Beauty Influencer Video Production

I was responsible for video direction and editing for a beauty content creator. The videos focused on product presentation and were used to drive traffic to live-streaming sessions, supporting sales and audience conversion.

Interaction Design

Excuse Me App

A location-based micro-help interaction app focusing on micro needs in everyday urban life. It allows users to anonymously send short, achievable requests to nearby people in real space.

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Home Screen

Home Screen

The home screen features a single central button, "Excuse Me," with no content feed. This minimal design encourages immediate use and quick exit.

02
Request Selection

Choose Request

Users select from predefined micro-requests, each with clear time limits and scope.

03
Waiting State

Waiting

After sending a request, the app enters a calm waiting state visible only to nearby users.

04
Matched

Connection Made

Once a request is accepted, the app provides a simple meeting prompt and countdown.

05
Completed

Task Complete

After completion, the app confirms the end of the interaction and immediately disconnects both users.

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Activity Log

Activity Log

The app records the number of requests made and answered without ratings or rankings.