PROFILE
ABOUT
Zongyi Xie is a digital artist based in Vancouver now, specializing in visual storytelling by Cinematography & CG Layout. After his academic journey at the School of Cinematic Arts of University of Southern California, he moved to New York to work as an assistant for director, Saad Moosajee. His work blends the vastly different approach – drawing on his background in animation, design, photography and visual effects.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California｜2022 - 2023
Visiting Scholar MFA in Animation + Digital Arts, USA
Taiwan Tech｜2016 - 2020
BA in Commercial Design, Taiwan
EXPERIENCE
Director Assistant & CG Artist｜APR. 2024 - OCT. 2024
Studio Saad Moosajee, United States
Director Assistant Internship｜JAN 2024 - MAR. 2024
SMUGGLER, United States
Studio Assistant Internship｜JAN 2024 - MAR. 2024
Studio Saad Moosajee, United States
Unreal Engine Virtual Production Internship｜APR. 2022
Moonshine Animation Company, Taiwan
Houdini Visual Effect Internship｜NOV. 2021 - JAN. 2022
CG ARK, Taiwan
AWARDS
Young Ones - Young Ones ADC - Motion / Film Craft
Merit - USA, JUN. 2022
ASIFA IAD International Animation Day
Official Selection - Taiwan Zone - INDIA, OCT. 2021
Red Dot Design Award
Red Dot Award - GERMANY, JUN. 2021
Young Ones - Young Ones ADC - Animation
Silver Cube - USA, JUN. 2021
Santa Monica Shorts
Award Winner - USA, APR. 2021
Fescilmar Session For The First Time Poland
Official Selection - VENEZUELAN, APR.2021
CyBorg Film Festival
Official Selection - ITALY, FEB. 2021
New York Indie Shorts Awards
Official Selection - USA, FEB. 2021
Venezia Shorts
Official Selection - ITALY, FEB. 2021
LA Indies festival
Official Selection USA, NOV. 2020
Taichung International Animation Festival
Official Select - TAIWAN, OCT. 2020
Young Ones - Young Ones ADC - Branding Systems
Bronze Cube - USA, JAN. 2020
Picasso Einstein Buddha International Film
Official Select - INDIA, OCT. 2020
Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Top Talent
Print / Graphic - USA, MAY. 2019
Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Top Talent
Digital Products / Experiences - USA, MAY. 2019
SOFTWARE SKILLS
