Xiao Long Bao
Yiguo is a Chinese student studying in a US college. With the shock of the global pandemic gradually fading in the background, she struggles to fit in to American culture while trying to get an authentic taste of xiaolongbao, a dish from home.
This film was created as my 2022 Junior Film at Rhode Island School of Design FAV department. Written, Directed, Cinematography and Edited by Daniel Xue
Au Revoir
A film addressing high school graduation, and what it entails for both parent and child.
(2019) Dedicated to my fellow high school classmates at SHSID. Directed, Cinematography, and Edited by Daniel Xue
Forge
A short film depicting a photojournalist's and a ballerina's failed attempts at success, their descent into forgery, and finally their repentance.
(2019) Portfolio peice short film. Written, Directed, Cinematography, and Edited by Daniel Xue
Hard Boiled
Renowned private eye Dick Nelson is hired to protect the Holy Hard Boiled Egg. What will befall the city of Eggmonton when it goes missing?
(2020) Stop motion film made at RISD. Written, Directed, Cinematography, and Edited by Daniel Xue
A Ballroom Altercation
An homage to the silent films of the 1920’s, a group of bandits picked the wrong place to rob.
(2018) Short Film. Written, Directed, Cinematography, and Edited by Daniel Xue
Pregame - Congee Studios
Promotional campaign film for Congee Studio’s tie die hooodie
Instagram Post
(2023) Directed by Manna Patiparnprechavut and Erin Xi, Cinematography by Daniel Xue, Edited by Mighty Wani
Dishes
Our relationship with our parents isn't always easy. But if we learn to communicate and clear our misunderstandings, things can hopefully end well.
(2018) Portfolio application short film. Written by Catherine Chen. Directed, Cinematography, and Edited by Daniel Xue
Blossoms Under the Full Moon
A digital animation inspired by the traditional Suzhou Pingtan performance "Blossoms Under the Full Moon"
(2021) Digital Animation
Ascending the Western Tower Alone
Remaking an MV for Teresa Teng's "Ascending the Western Tower Alone"
(2020) Music Video
Running Late
Cheeky attempt at a single continuous shot film
(2021)
Providence Snow
(2020)
Legally Blond Promo
Advertisement for our high school’s production of Legally Blonde
(2019)