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Li Li is an accidental actress, filmmaker and activist - life has a funny way of throwing things into one's lap. During her BFA studies at Concordia University, Li Li became an actress just “to see if she could”. This lead her to being recruited after graduation to work on a documentary where she was tasked with securing the locations and interviews as well as being put in charge of casting. She continued to dabble in distribution during her scouting trip to China where she sold films to different TV channels. She continued working in various other production houses including working as a international co-producer with CCTV. Li Li has encountered her share of discrimination while working | |||
in the film and media industry. Those experiences coupled with becoming a mother have awakened her to the importance of activism. Currently she is serving as the first Asian council member of ACTRA Montreal, and chair of its communication committee as well as co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusivity committee. She is also a member of ELAN's diversity committee and a member of Women's Filmmakers' Society of Montreal. Li Li is always on the lookout for collaborations that will build bridges and create understanding and inclusion. | |||
Li Li est devenue une actrice, réalisatrice et une activiste par pur hasard - la vie vous mène parfois dans une parcour insoupçonné. Pendant son B.A. à Concordia, Li Li a eu opportunité d’obtenir son premier rôle. Après avoir obtenu son diplôme, elle participe à un documentaire où elle sera en charge de trouver les emplacements et les entrevues. Elle sera aussi en charge de la distribution en Chine auprès de diverses chaîne de télévisions. Elle collaborera avec d’autres maisons de production et sera en autre co-productrice international avec CCTV. Li Li a compris l’importance de l'activiste après être devenue mère et avoir vécu beaucoup de discriminations dans l’industrie des médias. Elle est présentement la première asiatique qui siège au conseil de ACTRA Montréal. Elle préside le comité de communication et co-préside celui sur la diversité culturelle. Elle est aussi membre du comité de diversité de l’association ELAN et un membre de la société des réalisatrices féminine de Montréal. Li Li est toujours à l'affût d’opportunitées qui permettront d’enrichir et promouvoir l’inclusion et la diversité. | |||
==Masoud Raouf== | ==Masoud Raouf== | ||