postyism

yi shi

_tattooer

_filmmaker

_multidisciplinary artist

_[they/them]

contact_

info@postyism.com

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currently based in toronto, canada; b.hangzhou, china.

trauma- and violence-informed care trained, bloodborne pathogens certified.

i'm always excited to work in documentaries, narrative films, tattoos, event photos, mixed media art projects.

please reach out if you'd like to collaborate. :)

[full cv download_]

education_

2025

m.f.a., documentary media, distinction, toronto metropolitan university, canada

2018

b.a., studio and new media, honours high distinction, university of toronto, canada

past screenings_

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take care, till springtime

2025

toronto reel asian international film festival, toronto

2025

docnow festival, toronto

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once in a red moon

2022

[premiere] toronto reel asian international film festival, toronto

2023

fascinasian film festival, winnipeg + calgary

2023

inside out 2slgbtq+ film festival, toronto + ottawa

2023

shorts in conversation with reel asian, toronto

2023

minikino film week: bali international short film festival, bali, indonesia

2024

toronto queer film festival, toronto

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