Yunqi Richard Li
Biography
Yunqi Richard Li is a Beijing-raised, LA-based filmmaker. Shaped by a deeply bicultural upbringing, he is particularly drawn to such themes as collective memory, cultural identity, and selfhood over time. An alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he strives to tell intimate, innovative, and introspective stories. His shorts have been selected at Oscar-qualifying festivals, and he continues to collaborate on commercial work for recognizable companies like Netflix and Toyota.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Football Player
A musical depicting the age-old rivalry between football players and musicians as they struggle to find common ground.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Ricky
After a college student returns to China and his grandparents, he begins exploring the idea of death in an introspective journey to understand what it means to exist.