Emmanuel Li

Born: 2001-10-04

Emmanuel Li is a BAFTA-Qualifying Writer/Director based in London. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary background in theatre, magic, music and more, his imaginative tales often follow drifters and dreamers on the fringes of society, frequently displaying a reverence towards nature, a penchant for magical realism and a restless theatricality. In 2019, he 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 they were named the BFI’s "Best New Talent" for his short 'MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD'.


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Fortune Favours the Fantabulous

as The Couple (2)
Released: 2023-10-12

Eccentric, non-binary fortune teller Fei Liu's way of life is threatened when figures and...

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Jo and Jade

as Alex
Released: 2020-04-06

Jo and Jade are two very different teenagers who end up together by a stroke of luck. But as...

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MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

as The Narrator/Freddie
Released: 2021-02-18

Would the apocalypse really be all that bad? Teenage Freddie certainly doesn't think so, as he...

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Have You Seen Buster?

as Brad
Released: 2019-08-01

Spirited, determined 12-year-old Jacob embarks on a search for missing dog Buster, encountering...

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Dream of Now

as The Chaser/Chase
Released: 2021-10-31

The Chaser navigates the hostile and surreal world of a recurring nightmare in pursuit of...

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Rabbits N' Ruses

as The Armless Statue (voice)
Released: 2021-10-10

An urban fairytale through the streets of London. Facing treacherous tasks and riddling rabbits,...

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