A Writing Tool
A journal that keeps track of everything that I’ve done; good and bad; at least it’s all mine.
貨真價實：VOL.1
貨真價實，A skate film by Zey Li. Summer 2024
He spent a summer making this. It was the greatest.
DEMOLITION 如常
December 2023
written/directed/produced by Zey Li
Selected by The Bright Side Film Festival
Best Short for Essex Grand Film Festival
“鬼”草東沒有派對(Music Video)
“Specter” No Party For Caodong
November 2023
Filmed/Edited by Zey Li
I went to Indiana to visit my friend in Bloomington. He seemed like a specter to me
I Wanna Be Yours
June 2023
“Would you kill for love?”
Written/Directed by Zey Li
Cinematography by Brandon Paradise
Starring Mohammadali Beheshtimaal, Daniel Loffreda, Ariel Robb, Jack Comella
One Point Perspective
September 2023
An over the top voicemail that came from a one point perspective
Written by Zey Li, Cassidy Rhodes-Aniska
Directed by Zey Li
Cinematography by Brandon Paradise
Sound Mix by Tess McNulty
Assistant Directed by Mohanad Alfayoumi
G&E by Timothe Howard, Ethan Doan, Thao Phuong
Starring Tristan Breaux, Will Houlihan, Cassidy Rhodes-Aniska
DONETOME
A Song By Luna Starr
Music Video
July 2023
Director - Don Ahmad
Cinematographer - Zey Li
Assistant Director - Mohanad Alfayoumi
Production Designer - Lydia Zhou
Gaffer - Lulu Chiang
Production Assistant - Ashlyn Ellis
Colorist - Xander Alvarado
Editor - Don Ahmad
No.1 Party Anthem
April 2023
A spec music video for Arctic Monkeys. A love story between two young adults. A quick, compressed, fast-paced modern romance in New York City.
Written/Directed by Zey Li
Cinematography by Brandon Paradise
Assistant Directed by Mohanad Alfayoumi
Sound mix by Lucy Lu
Starring Colter Ford, Sydni Leah Williams
Deepest Blue
April 2023
Years after a mother abandons her son, leaving him an unfinished poem, he attempts to complete it at the location of her departure.
Directed by Mohanad Alfayoumi
Cinematography by Zey Li
Sound Mix by Lucy Lu
Assistant Directed by Ethan Doan
You Adored Me Before
December 2022
A confessional experimental film on pining for someone that no longer exists in life.
Written/Directed by Zey Li
Glimpse of Us
June 2022
A re-interpretation on Joji’s hit single Glimpse of Us. How do you handle grief?
Written/Directed by Zey Li
Edited by Zey Li
Cinematography by Zey Li
I’m still here if you still want me.
October 2022
When your wife returns to your life as a ghost, guiding you through your pain.
Written/Directed by Zey Li
Cinematography by Zey Li
Assistant Directed by Ethan Doan
Starring John Toon
ART IS
2022
“Art Is” is a short film made by Zey and his friends in New York City.
Zey asked the people in the park “what is art?” and collected their unique answers.
Shot on Minolta MN4K25NV
June 2022
Special thanks to Meheret and Tim
DEER KILLER
2021
A short video dedicated to Nick Martin, a friend, a mate.
Re-work on some of the unused footages filmed during the first episode of Ways of Seeing
Filmed and Edited by Zeyuan Li
Silhouettes and Proportions
2021
As Individuals, we express ourselves through the way we dress. Different outfits radiate different energy for people, Ways of Seeing wants to capture individuals in garments and silhouettes that make them feel sensational and confident.
Ways of Seeing
2020-2021
8-10 minutes long documentaries focused on artists, musicians, and visionaries’ unique ways of seeing
Ep.1 Star
The first official episode of ways of seeing
Zeyuan and Nick documented Star, a photographer from California’s artistic vision and perspective on her works.
EP.2 Nathan
During Christmas, Zeyuan flew to Dallas with the purpose of documenting his old friend’s new journey in the South. A unique conversation between two filmmakers.