MY STORY

Born in Beijing, China, Molin has lived in New York, Boston, and London, and now works in Los Angeles as a cinematographer. Molin's passion for catching an atmosphere, telling a story, and raising questions about our world. To Molin, image is the art of discovering and sharing the truth of human emotions. 

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Molin is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography at the American Film Institute. After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts Production from Emerson College, Molin recently graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Film and Screen Studies.

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He further advanced his visual storytelling skills through cinematography masterclasses by the Chinese Society of Cinematographers, guided by cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding (The Great Wall, Shadow, House of Flying Daggers) and gaffer Kang Xiaotian (Farewell My Concubine, In the Heat of the Sun).

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His awards include, but are not limited to, the World Film Festival in Cannes, Rome Prisma Film Awards, USA Film Festival, Tokyo International Short Film Festival, Los Angeles International Film Awards, European Film Awards, and New York International Film Awards. His work has been showcased in renowned venues, including New York City’s Cinema Village Theatre, Los Angeles’ Regal LA, as well as in Cambridge and London in the United Kingdom.