CINEMATOGRAPHY
WORKS

Music Video collaboration with Grace Tibbles, I was the Director of Photography, colonist of this project.

A note from Grace: Whether you're chasing a dream, finding your way back to yourself, or pushing through something heavy ~ this song is a reminder to stay focused, hold your head high, and never let fear, doubt, or setbacks stop you. Let this beat move your body, and let the message move your soul.

Director: Max Vaccu

Director of Photography: Zhaochuan Cao

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An 11-minute (estimated) psychological drama film about the modern day crisis of information overload, male loneliness, depression and misogyny, all into one.

In this short film, I was responsible for all aspects of cinematography, lighting, color grading, and some editing and directing. It was a one-person show, so to direct the audience's attention more towards the protagonist, I opted for a setup using Vintage lenses with an Anamorphic Adapter, specifically the Helios 44-2 paired with the Blazar Nero 1.5x Anamorphic Adapter.

DoP and Colour grading work

This horror short film is my independent short film work. I took on the roles of screenwriter, director, producer, cinematographer, editor, colourist, and also played one of the characters. The significance of this project lies in enhancing my ability to produce low-budget films and expressing viewpoints within a limited film duration.

This is a documentary of a real story, I was responsible for the Cinematography of the shooting in Xiamen and set the overall visual concept for the shooting team after.

Anshan physical education teacher Bai Jian has spent 26 years creating the "Dream Home," using sports education to help over 120 impoverished children turn their lives around. He has nurtured 48 college students and 13 professional athletes, creating the miracle of the "Chinese Good Dad" with love and perseverance.

Director: Sue Hua

Producer: Johnny Zhao

Director of Photography: Zhaochuan Cao

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LGBTQ+ Story

Director: Rachel Liang

Director of Photography: Zhaochuan Cao

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K-pop dance music video of Stunner by TEN

A DJI collaboration project, a small-scale advertisement short film project. I was responsible for all aspects besides acting and voice-ove. The theme is to highlight the compact, user-friendly, and portable nature of the DJI Mini 3 drone, adding a sense of happiness to life.

In this short film project, I was responsible for all the cinematography and colour grading. It was a challenging project with entirely outdoor shoots, which demanded a high level of expertise in cinematography. 

An independently produced documentary project about an unknown violin maker, focusing on showcasing the artisan's love and passion for their craft. I completed the entire project by myself, from producing to filming and post-production, which required a high level of project planning and technical skills.