Xu Tan | 谭旭
“Through stories we tell, we find our place in the world. Up until today, films have helped me to cope with a lot of my challenges and vulnerabilities in life. They helped me find my identity, sexuality and community. Like how films have impacted my life, I wants to tell more stories through film that make others feel less alone”.
About Me …
I am a young aspiring director/ producer who grew up in China and moved to Toronto at the age of 19 to attend film school at York University. In 2020, my short film 'Hikaru' has won the First Prize in the Huawei Next-G Video Competition. Upon graduation, I directed the short film 'Whisper Under Water' and produced 'In Other News,' all currently running for festivals.
I plans to stay in Toronto to build up my career and network. I’m always happy to meet more like-minded people to make more films together, ideally stories that represent BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. My primary career goal for now is to produce and direct a feature film.
I also have relative experience and interest in MV, PR, and advertising, where I could put my second degree in Communication Studies into use. With extensive internship experiences and a few commercial projects under my belt, I am eager to learn more and always welcomes potential collaboration in related fields.