About

Zizheng "Boris" Liu, is a director and producer born in Beijing, China and currently living in LA. As a USC MFA alumnus, he is a Beijing-born filmmaker and visual storyteller. Boris's artistic journey was sparked at his undergrad UCSB, where an encounter with Mr. Wang, a local fisherman and chef, deeply influenced his approach to storytelling. This led to the creation of "The Dumpling King" (2020), a poignant film that delves into themes of identity, loneliness, and perseverance. It was selected and premiered at the Oscar-Qualified 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

At USC School of Cinematic Arts alumnus, Boris got the George Lucas Family Foundation Scholarship, the Dana & Albert Broccoli Scholarship, and the Edward Thomas Troutner Endowed Student Scholarship. He is also the teaching assistant for former 21st-century Fox prescient Tom Jacobson and Local 500 Diane Farrington. His producing work "Ebezina" won the Jury Award at the 29th DGA Student Film Awards; “Venice Drifting” won best student short at the Venice Film Festival, and his own directing work “Stairway” (2023) was selected as an official selection at oscar and bafta qualified 17th LA Shorts.  

Boris’s latest project, “Echoes of the Sea” (2024), combines environmental themes with mythical storytelling, showcasing his passion for visually striking and socially conscious films. The film won Best Fantasy Film at the Santa Monica International Filmmaker Awards and Message of Hope at the Tokyo International Short Film Festival.

Since graduating from USC, Boris has produced hit vertical mini-series like One Fateful Night with My Boss on DramaBox, with over 5.3 million views on YouTube and 1.3 million views on Dailymotion. He also produced The Virgin’s Bucket List and His One and Only Love(LP) for Reelshort.

On the Commercial side, Boris worked with Intertrend and produced and directed Toyota drifting car campaigns, creating a visually dynamic drifting video and an interview featuring Ken Gushi (Formula Drift Champion), Enik Lin (Musician and Singer), and Mike Gao (VFX Artist). He is currently working with Intertrend in producing and editing more projects.

Looking ahead, he is producing more vertical mini-series and is attached to feature films A Place Apart and Exit, continuing his mission to create captivating, globally resonant stories.

From Beijing to Hollywood: Filmmaker Zizheng “Boris” Liu on Bridging Cultures and Inspiring Resilience Through Storytelling - Grit Daily News

Filmmaker Zizheng “Boris” Liu has carved a unique path in the cinematic world, blending deeply personal narratives with universal themes of resilience,

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Voyage LA Interview

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