Biography
Em Li is a BAFTA-Qualifying writer, director and performer based in London.
Drawing from a multi-disciplinary background in theatre, magic, music and more, their imaginative tales often follow drifters and dreamers on the fringes of society, with a reverence towards nature, a penchant for magical realism and a restless theatricality.
In 2019, she co-founded production collective “Big Tent Films” under which numerous shorts and music videos have been produced which have screened at festivals worldwide, as well as cultivating almost 1 million views on YouTube.
They strive to craft immersive, expressive worlds with a playful approach towards genre and form, seeking out narratives that uplift marginalised voices, especially those of the queer Asian diaspora.
In 2021 he was named the BFI’s "Best New Talent" for his short 'MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD'.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Twenty Dollars
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Fortune Favours the Fantabulous
Character: The Couple (2)
MOVIE • 2023
Dream of Now
Character: The Chaser/Chase
MOVIE • 2021
Rabbits N' Ruses
Character: The Armless Statue (voice)
MOVIE • 2021
MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD
Character: The Narrator/Freddie
MOVIE • 2021
Jo and Jade
Character: Alex
MOVIE • 2020
Have You Seen Buster?
Character: Brad
MOVIE • 2019
Crew
Crew Credits
CMAT (and the Very Sexy CMAT Band) - Live at Barrowland Ballroom
Role: Camera Operator
MOVIE • 2024
Polymorphia
Role: Assistant Camera
MOVIE • 2024
Spokes & Robbers
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
Spokes & Robbers
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2024
Spokes & Robbers
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 2024
Spokes & Robbers
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Spokes & Robbers
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2024
Groundswell
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Groundswell
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Fortune Favours the Fantabulous
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Fortune Favours the Fantabulous
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Heart Breaker
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Heart Breaker
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Heart Breaker
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2022
Heart Breaker
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2022
Allotment
Role: Color Grading
MOVIE • 2022
Pulp by Rind
Role: Color Grading
MOVIE • 2022
Letter to You
Role: Colorist
MOVIE • 2022
Dream of Now
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2021
Dream of Now
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2021