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HOPE
In the midst of an ethnic cleanse, Willow (17) and her little sister Asia (8) are suddenly orphaned when their parents are killed in a raid. The two girls must navigate dangerous terrains to find 'HOPE', a safe base from the tales of their father.
[Awarded with 'William F. White International Film Equipment Award' at IMAFF 2022]
Directed by Trinity Wong
Produced by Jennifer Jiang and Ruisi Liu
• Secured three remote off-grid locations with the Film Office of Hamilton and received three city-endorsed filming permits for the designated forest locations. Drafted overnight accommodations for the long-distance traveling crew along with the partnering producer.
• Oversaw scheduling, safety, and transportation of over 40+ film crew members in three rural forest trails of Hamilton, Ontario during extreme weather. Nominated along with Director and partnering producer and won $3K by the William F. White International Film Equipment Award at the Image Arts Awards Night 2022.
• Crowdfunded on Indiegogo with a compelling story synopsis; generating over $4.2k in revenue from sponsors. Ordered insurance protection against damage.
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HOPE Film Crew
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Ruisi Liu
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IMAFF Awards Night 2022
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Ruisi, Trinity, Jennifer
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VELA
Twelve-year-old Xime hopes to restore her family by arranging a 'Día De Los Muertos' altar – but first she must face her own looming grief.
[Selected and exhibited at 14 local and international film festivals]
Directed by Esteban Powell
Produced by Ruisi Liu and Abigail Richards
• Collaborated with the writer-director for artistic screenplay development. Led from September to October to develop a 50-paged Production Package and acquired $8k+ funds from successful Indiegogo crowdfunding. Received People’s Choice Awards 2023 at Image Arts Film Festival (IMAFF) and exhibited completed film at 13 international film festivals.
• Oversaw purchases in all production departments (including crafty, parking, and moving) and coordinated the pickups and drop-offs of fragile camera gear for six days at the film set.
• Distributed and filed signed legal documents; such as Deal Memorandums and Location Release Forms. Coordinated professional communication through phone calls and emails with sponsors.
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VELA Film Crew
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VELA Film Crew
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Ruisi Liu Producer
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VELA Film Crew
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student projects
"Hummus Where the Heart Is"
Short Documentary (2021)
Directed by Katie Murday
Edited, Animated & Grip/Gaff by Ruisi Liu
A short documentary following two friends; united in their business passion for hummus.
"The Artist"
Short Drama (2021)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
Screenplay by Nélie Diverlus
Dramatic short - Two sisters clash over contrasting memories of their late mother.
Filmed with minimal equipment during COVID-19 Pandemic.
"Popped"
Short Stop-Motion (2020)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
Shot on iPhone
A 'popcorn society' during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Based on the true story of a Chinese Whistleblower-doctor Li WenLiang who was punished by the CCP after trying to warn the public of the virus.
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activism shorts
"Whose Duty?"
Short Stop-Motion (2020)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
A passion project investigating the Canadian Policing system following the BLM Protests
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2019
"Real Nail Spa"
Social Media Ad (2019)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
"First-Year Blues"
(2019)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
A fun edit reminder for the melancholic winters for university students in a city.
"Business Casual"
Comedy (2019)
Directed by Ruisi Liu
A first-year university film project, shot completely on a Bolex Film Camera; Chaplin-style of comedy.