Em Li

Born: 2001-10-04

Birthplace: London, England

Biography

Em Li is a BAFTA-Qualifying writer, director and performer based in London.

Drawing from a multi-disciplinary background in theatre, magic, music and more, their imaginative tales often follow drifters and dreamers on the fringes of society, with a reverence towards nature, a penchant for magical realism and a restless theatricality.

In 2019, she co-founded production collective “Big Tent Films” under which numerous shorts and music videos have been produced which have screened at festivals worldwide, as well as cultivating almost 1 million views on YouTube.

They strive to craft immersive, expressive worlds with a playful approach towards genre and form, seeking out narratives that uplift marginalised voices, especially those of the queer Asian diaspora.

In 2021 he was named the BFI’s "Best New Talent" for his short 'MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD'.

Known For

Maelström
Early Works
Polymorphia
backspace
Heart Breaker
Spokes & Robbers
Jo and Jade
Pulp by Rind
Twenty Dollars
MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

Top Movie Credits

Maelström First Assistant Camera
Early Works Producer
Polymorphia Assistant Camera
backspace Cinematography
Heart Breaker Cinematography
Jo and Jade Producer
Pulp by Rind Color Grading