Qianli Tian
Filmmaker/Editor/Graphic Designer
Qianli Tian, born in 1995 in Harbin, China, is an international filmmaker, actor, and graphic designer. He developed a passion for cinema in his youth and pursued acting courses in high school. In 2013, he entered the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, where he received formal acting training, including Stanislavski’s acting method.
In 2018, he joined the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, undergoing intensive training in various performance aspects. He made his debut as Romeo in Romeo & Juliet at the Milton Court Theatre, in London.
In 2019, he participated in the devised theatre project What Is Normal? at Guildhall School. In 2020, he ventured into filmmaking, producing and directing his first short film, Flipped. His work was mostly influenced by directors like Christopher Nolan and James Wan.
In 2021, Qianli Tian enrolled in the MFA film program at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts to pursue further education in filmmaking. He is expected to complete his studies in 2024. Qianli has directed short films such as Jerry and Grey House, he has expanded his expertise by being the editor and sound designer for all of his films.