Feilin Yang

multimedia producer

With a background in journalism, video production, activism, comedy and marketing, Feilin's mission is to use storytelling and performance art to deliver messages for the voiceless effectively, widely, and loudly.

Video Projects

Documenting. Storytelling. Perspective.

I make various videos, including short documentaries, motion graphics, news, music, media editorial, commercials, and video resumes.

Documentary: #freemask

Producer/director/videographer/editor

#freemask uses digital communication to discuss how the lack and abuse of freedom of expression impacted Chinese people's lives domestically and overseas in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Video Series:

American Election 2020

Videojournalist

Featured media: Voice of America

I worked for the VOA China branch in 2020, covering a video series about the 2022 election. The video series primarily focuses on Chinese American voters. Many videos became the most viewed on VOA social media platforms.

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Animation Series:
Express Your Power

Producer/Director

Partner: New York Public Library

Awards: The Telly Awards

This animation video series was featured at the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)’s 2021 Conference. In 2022, the Express Your Powe series was awarded as Bronze Winner by The Telly Awards in the Online- Series category.

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Fashion Vlog:
Picnic with Strangers

Videographer

Client: Harper's BAZAAR China

As the 2nd camera person, I shot this fashion editorial piece for Harper's BAZAAR China. We went to the park and convinced strangers to be our magazine model for 15mins.

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Photo & Doc Series:
Chinese Feminist in the US

Director/videographer/editor

Featured media: FeministChina, WhyNot歪脑

Since 2021, I have been following a group of Chinese feminists and documenting their activism in the US. My camera has captured some historical moments, such as the MeToo cases in China and anti-zero-COVID police protests.

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Short Doc Series-UNDERGROUND: ISHMAEL LEVI

Videographer/Editor

Underground is a short documentary series project about talents underground the New York City. I shot and edited this episode about Ishmael, a musician of the city, love of art, and melody in the subway.

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Short Doc Series: UNDERGROUND: MATTHEW WEITZ

Producer/director/2nd camera/editor

Underground is a short documentary series project about talents underground the New York City. This episode is about Matthew, an actor and filmmaker who came to New York as an experiment.

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Short Horror: A Hand

Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

A Hand is a short horror movie about a young lady who lives alone for the first time and locks herself in a closet on a moving day. After getting released, she runs into unnatural incidents that involve somebody she knows.

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Music Video:
Song of Freedom by Paola Di Leo

Videographer

Client: HoniroEnt

Shot in many iconic NYC sites: Jacker's Staires, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, and Statue of Liberty, the music video was produced by one of the best music labels in Italy.

Photo Projects

Light. Composition. Perspective.

Since 2014, I have worked with companies, non-profits, news agencies and individual clients for photographs, including product photos, event photos, campaign materials and news photos.