Xiona Li is a Chinese transgender filmmaker based in London whose work seeks to explore and represent the experiences of gender and sexual minorities within Asia-specific cultural contexts. With a background in fiction film, she is best known for her cult indie feature The Artist (2021) and for producing documentary portraits of artists for galleries. Her approach is deeply informed by art practices, philosophical inquiries, and gender studies, often incorporating new technologies and media—such as AI-generated imagery and 3D representations within virtual environments. Through these methods, Xiona aims to capture, question, and interpret the complexities and intersections of diverse lived realities, especially in a time marked by multifaceted identities.
Best Student Film
The Artist
Infinity Film Festival
London
2021
Semi-finalist
Tropical Night
Student Los Angeles Film Awards
Los Angeles
Official Selection
The Artist
Kalakari Film Fest
Kalakari
Best Student Short Film
The Artist
Phoenix Shorts
Ottawa
Best Student Film
The Artist
Beyond the Curve International Film Festival
Paris
Best Student Film
The Artist
London Independent Film Awards
London
'Best Cult Film' Nominee
The Artist
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival
London
'Best Original Concept' Nominee
The Artist
Lonely Wolf international Film Festival
London
Official Selection
Under Streetlight
London International Motion Picture Awards - L.I.M.P.A
London
Official Selection
Under Streetlight
Independent Talents International Film Festival
Bloomington
College
Royal Holloway University of London
BA Film, Television and Digital Production
20182021
College
University of the Arts London
MA Documentary Film
20222024
Birth Date
November 6, 1999
Birth City
Beijing
Current City
London
Hometown
Beijing
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Chinese
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
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