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Tianqi SkyChen

About

        Her name is Tianqi Chen, but she is commonly known as Sky due to the sky-related meaning in the middle part of her Chinese name.

 

       Sky graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, specializing in film studies while also exploring the realm of photography.

 

        In her view, while the outward appearance of a person certainly holds importance for shining in front of the camera, it is the interplay of light that illuminates their character, the background music that sets the mood, and the expertise of the photographer behind the lens that truly matter.

 

        Though she may not seek the limelight to receive accolades and adoration, Sky finds deep satisfaction in observing her work being appreciated after toiling silently. Her aspiration is to continue leveraging her strengths from the shadows, making the individuals on the screen radiate with even more brilliance.

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Awards

<遗 yí (Lost)> May, 2022

Honorable Mention
Best First Time Director (Female) Independent Shorts Awards

Monthly Finalist
Best Student Film
Oniros Film Award® - New York

Official Selection
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios
<Five Point Seven> May, 2022

Official Selection
Student World Impact Film Festival
<Persona> Oct, 2021

Honorable Mention
Best Cinematography
Los Angeles Film Award

Best Cinematography
Oniros Film Award® - New York

Official Selection
Best Short Film
New York Movie Award
Humans are not able to stop time. So we invented cameras.
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tchen18@saic.edu

©2022 Sky Chen

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