Lisheng Zhang
Directing
Biography
Lisheng Zhang is a LA based freelance director/cinematographer/editor who has a MFA degree in Film and TV Production from USC School of Cinematic Arts. He also has a production background in China as a creative director/photographer in an agency. During his time at USC, he has developed multiple talents in writing, directing, editing, high-end cameras, VFX and color grading. He is wide open to learn and master any aspect of the skills and any genre/topic of storytelling. This attitude makes him a well rounded filmmaker who has experience and a little bit knowledge of everything. In 2019, he directed his thesis film EXPIRATION, which has been selected by many film festivals, and ready to take a step into the industry.
Known For
An experimental visual poem about a sick lonely old man stays in his big empty house, dreaming of a glorious life that he could have. In this dream, he plays a Rubik's Cube, which connects the memories of his prime in a paralleled universe, the chapters of love and pain.
Dreamtale
After an underdog programmer finds out his beloved robot girlfriend is going to expire, he must connect the pieces of clues from her broken mysterious memories to save her life against all odds.
Expiration
A businessman in mourning uses a special telephone booth to have a final talk with his departed wife.
The Five Minutes
An old Time Caller, capable of turning back time, loses his magic pendant and meets a boy who needs his help as his family is in danger.