Meet Dr. Joe Qiao Li, Our Final Judge for the Taylor’s University Film Festival 2024!
May 5, 2024
Source Taylor's University Film Festival 2024 Summary Meet Dr. Joe Qiao Li: Final Judge of the Taylor’s University Film Festival 2024! 🎬
🎞️ Dr. Joe Qiao Li is a Film Studies lecturer and PhD supervisor at Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in Chinese-language cinema. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the UNESCO Cities of Film Network’s research book project on the global film industry. Dr. Li is the author of three influential books: Migration & Memory: Arts and Cinemas of the Chinese Diaspora (2020, MHSP), Development of the Global Film Industry: Industrial Competition and Cooperation in the Context of Globalization (2020, Routledge), and The Transformation in Global Film Production, Distribution and Consumption in the Post-Pandemic Era (Routledge, 2023).
🏆 A digital filmmaking enthusiast, Dr. Li has won awards for his short films and curated notable film festivals, including the Chinese Diaspora Film Festival in French Polynesia (2018) and the Cannes Aviff Art Film Festival.
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Dr Qiao Li's News (5)
Edinburgh Napier BA Film Students Win Top Awards at Wonderful World Festival
Jun 19, 2023
Source Screen Academy of Scotland Summary Edinburgh Napier BA Film students Jack Weir and Bethany Isles won major awards at the 4th Wonderful World International Student Media Art Festival, with their short film Connection taking both 'Best Drama Film' and 'Best Screenplay'.
They also excelled in the festival’s 72-hour competition, winning 'Best Young Filmmaker' and 'Best Performance' alongside international peers. Their trip was organised and fully supported by the Festival and the BA Film programme, with Dr. Qiao (Joe) accompanying and guiding them throughout.People Qiao Li URL https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctq6-PJsSi-/?locale=en_US%2Cen_US&img_index=1
Edinburgh Napier shines at Wonderful World International Student Media Art Festival in USA
Jun 15, 2023
Source Edinburgh Napier University Summary Edinburgh Napier Triumphs at International Student Media Festival
Edinburgh Napier University made a strong impact at the 4th Wonderful World International Student Media Art Festival, winning four top awards from over 1,000 global entries.
The short film Connection (2023), created by third-year BA Film students Alex McNeill, Jack Weir, Ben Anstruther, and Yathin Lee, won Best Drama Film and Best Screenplay, highlighting emerging Scottish filmmaking talent. Set in Leith, the film explores the unlikely bond between a scammer and his elderly victim through a shared love of football.
Guided by Film Lecturer Dr Qiao (Joe) Li, students Jack Weir and Bethany Isles also took part in the festival’s 72-hour filmmaking challenge, collaborating internationally and earning Best Performance (Weir) and Best Young Filmmaker (Isles).
Dean Diane MacLean and Subject Lead Paul Gray praised the students’ achievements, reaffirming SACI’s commitment to international collaboration and industry-relevant learning.
The 2024 edition of the festival will be hosted by Korea Kookmin University, with Edinburgh Napier invited to return.People Qiao Li Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries Research Areas Film and television Research Centres/Groups Centre for Arts, Media and Culture URL https://www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/news/edinburgh-napier-shines-at-wonderful-world-international-student-media-art-festival-in-usa
Malayan tiger documentary selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
Nov 13, 2020
Summary The Malayan Tiger Documentary Selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
The documentary The Malayan Tiger: It’s Now or Never! has been selected to compete at the prestigious AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival. Directed by Malaysian filmmaker Raja Mohamad Amin Raja Azhar and written by Taylor's University Associate Professor Joe Qiao Li, the film highlights the urgent challenges in protecting the endangered Malayan tiger, a species on the brink of extinction. The documentary follows Malaysian forest rangers as they battle poaching and work towards conservation efforts in Taman Negara.
The documentary, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, was selected to showcase the vital importance of tiger conservation on an international stage. The AVIFF Cannes exhibition, renowned for promoting contemporary art from emerging markets, will provide a platform for this important issue. Additionally, Professor Joe Qiao Li, also an award-winning filmmaker, has been invited as a jury member for the upcoming festival.
This recognition highlights Professor Joe Qiao Li's growing impact in both the academic and creative realms, reflecting his dedication to using film as a tool for meaningful social change. It also emphasizes his ongoing efforts to raise awareness about conservation and sustainability through his work, connecting the world of cinema with important global issues.People Qiao Li
Malayan tiger documentary selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
Nov 13, 2020
Source Yahoo News Summary The Malayan Tiger Documentary Selected for AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival
The documentary The Malayan Tiger: It’s Now or Never! has been selected to compete at the prestigious AVIFF Cannes Art Film Festival. Directed by Malaysian filmmaker Raja Mohamad Amin Raja Azhar and written by Taylor's University Associate Professor Joe Qiao Li, the film highlights the urgent challenges in protecting the endangered Malayan tiger, a species on the brink of extinction. The documentary follows Malaysian forest rangers as they battle poaching and work towards conservation efforts in Taman Negara.
The documentary, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, was selected to showcase the vital importance of tiger conservation on an international stage. The AVIFF Cannes exhibition, renowned for promoting contemporary art from emerging markets, will provide a platform for this important issue. Additionally, Professor Joe Qiao Li, also an award-winning filmmaker, has been invited as a jury member for the upcoming festival.
This recognition highlights the significant contribution of Professor Joe Qiao Li to the global film industry, showcasing his expertise in both academic and creative domains. It also underscores the role of his work in shaping discussions on conservation and sustainability in the film community.People Qiao Li Outputs Save Malayan Tiger: It's Now or Never! Org Units School of Arts and Creative Industries Research Areas Film and television Research Centres/Groups Centre for Arts, Media and Culture URL https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/malayan-tiger-documentary-selected-aviff-082315069.html