MY STORY

Born in Beijing, China, lived in Hartford, New York, and Boston, and now works in Los Angeles, Molin is a bilingual independent cinematographer based between the U.S. and China. 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. 

 

He elevated his visual storytelling through a cinematography masterclass by the Chinese Society of Cinematographers. Guided by renowned cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding (The Great Wall, Shadow, House of Flying Daggers) and gaffer, Kang Xiaotian (Farewell My Concubine, In the Heat of the Sun), he further advanced his skills in advanced cinematography and lighting techniques.

 

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.  He is now pursuing his passion for cinematography at the University of Southern California, studying under the mentorship of Gregg Heschong, ASC.
 

His awards include, but are not limited to, the Cannes International Film Festival, 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.