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DIRECTING

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A Note to Self (2023)
Musical | Drama | Short
A USC 310 Film

In a lavish culturally centric musical, a Chinese immigrant mother and her Americanized daughter, Elena, have conflicting views on what’s best for Elena’s upbringing when the daughter can’t seem to play the violin as well as her mother expects.

Director | Writer

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The Li "Brothers" (2021)
Web-series | Sitcom

A web-sitcom created by John Li and Ben Ephraim.

This show follows two Asian-American roommates as they explore various micro-aggressions from their peers.

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Starring:
Ben Ephraim
John Li
Anna Velchko
Janina Colucci
Eli Staub
Erin Lucid
Ella Berkeley

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Showrunner | Producer | Co-Director | Cinematographer | Editor

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The Lovingroom (2020)
Drama | Romance | Short
Film Made for Class at University of Southern California (CTPR 285)

We watch two students fall in love in a boy's living room from the eyes of his television.

A Film by John Li

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Cities (2020)
Drama | Short
USC School of Cinematic Arts Accepted Film (BFA Film & TV Production)

Two siblings have one final bonding moment the night before the older goes to college...

Awards
2020 - All American High School Film Festival - Official Selection

A Film by John Li

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Dancing on Black and White (2019)
Documentary | Drama | Short
Available to stream on Film Movement Plus

Liu Hao, the blind pianist, tells the journey and struggles of how he and his mother left their hometown in China to search for his chance to pursue his passion and perform in many of America's most prestigious music halls.

Awards
2019 - NFFTY - Jury Award Nomination
2019 - All American High School Film Festival - Official Selection
2019 - Starshine Film Festival - Best Director
2019 - Indie Short Fest - Best Young Filmmaker (Male)
2019 - NJ High School Film Festival - Best Editing
2019 - Impact Doc Awards - Award of Merit
2019 - Golden Door International Film Festival - Official Selection
2019 - Shortie Film Festival - Official Selection
2019 - The Brightside Film Festival - Official Selection

A Film by John Li

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Contention (2019)
Drama | Short

Tyler Carelli just moved to a new high school. However, despite his best attempts to hide his stutter, he joins the debate team due to unforeseen circumstances. With the help of a new friend, he tries his best to face his inner problems before the debate arrives.

Awards
2019 - All American High School Film Festival - Official Selection
2019 - Indie Memphis Youth Fest - Official Selection

A Film by John Li

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