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About

Ruolin is a Los Angeles-based editor and director who specializes in visual storytelling across various genres, including documentary, narrative, and experimental works.

 

During her studies at CalArts Film&Video MFA program, Ruolin directed several narrative shorts that were inspired by everyday life and infused with dreamy, humorous elements. Her thesis film, String of Butterflies, is a dark humor fantasy that is streaming on multiple platforms.

 

Since 2016, Ruolin worked as assistant editor on numerous award-winning documentaries, including Walk Run Cha-Cha (Oscar-nominated), Hidden Letters (Oscar-shortlisted), Our Time Machine, etc.

 

Most recently, Ruolin has directed and edited a series of compelling documentaries for EST Media, which focus on the lives of Asian and Asian diaspora characters. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Ruolin is dedicated to creating meaningful and impactful works that resonate with audiences.

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

2023 - Karen Schmeer Editing Fellow

2018 - San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival - San Diego

2018 - Kids! First Film Festival - Santa Fe

2018 - AltFF Alternative Film Festival - Toronto

                  EXHIBITION

2018 - Calarts Digital Expo

EDUCATION

MFA in Film & Video (2015-2018)

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA

 

Bachelor of Arts (2011-2015)

Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China

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