Yunqi Richard Li is a filmmaker who aims to tell understated stories through compelling moving images. Originally from Beijing, China and now attending USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, he is inspired by films that explore the themes of memory, uncertainty, and self-actualization.

His debut short film Almost Will was an official selection at the 2020 AAHSFF and won Outstanding Live Action Short at MetroWest Student Film Festival 2020. At USC, he collaborates closely with his peers in productions of various scales and genres.