Aihui Dong is an accomplished International Producer, Creative Advisor, and Curator with 18 years of experience connecting Eastern and Western creative industries. He has built a distinguished career in film production, curation, and art education. Aihui has produced and directed 23 film projects, encompassing narrative features, shorts, and VR, with screenings and nominations at top-tier festivals such as Berlinale, Venice, Warsaw, Busan, SXSW, and prestigious venues in Los Angeles, New York, Montreal, Milan, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. His curatorial work includes the China Pavilion at the Netherlands International Photofestival, exhibitions for the International Center of Photography (NYC), and the American Chinese Design Exhibition. He has served as a jury member for notable awards, including the Telly Awards, Shorty Awards, A'Design Awards, China International VR Film Festival, and Luoying Action Film Festival. Dong has excelled as a visual artist and curator in the U.S., curating global exhibitions in collaboration with American, Italian, and Dutch institutions. In 2012, he became the first Chinese curator at the Noorderlicht International Photofestival in the Netherlands, presenting the Chinese pavilion. His curatorial projects include The Harmony between Man and Heaven at Blokhuispoort in Leeuwarden, an International Center of Photography (New York) exhibition at the China Lishui Museum of Photography, and the Chinese American Design Exhibition at Hangzhou Creative Expo 2011. As a visual artist, Dong’s digital video, installation, and performance works have been exhibited at the Bienal de Cerveira (Portugal), WRO Media Art Biennale (Poland), Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (Japan), Moscow Museum of Modern Art (Russia), National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), White Box and Apexart (New York), and Arcade Gallery (Chicago). Aihui is a prolific writer and industry analyst, authoring three books on cinema and global art education. He contributes regularly to EastWest Entertainment, Cinehello, and TMeng, providing in-depth analyses on IP, entertainment trends, and international film festivals, reaching over 300,000 professionals in Chinese creative industries. As a leading entertainment industry consultant, Aihui provides professional consultation and outreach for partners in the U.S., Ukraine, Poland, Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Japan, including governments, enterprises, institutions, and universities, solidifying his role as a bridge between Eastern and Western creative sectors. As a lead awards advisor and PR strategist, Dong has supported Chinese creative influencers in securing nominations and awards at the Webby, Shorty, and Stevie Awards, achieving 200 million social media engagements and extensive media coverage. A sought-after keynote speaker at events like VRS-San Francisco, China International Film Industry Congress, and the University of Hong Kong SPACE for CMO, Aihui has earned international accolades, including the Advanced Imaging in Motion Award, Muse Awards, a Webby nomination, and various film and arts honors. His achievements have been highlighted in major media outlets, including Screen, Dragon TV, New Weekly, Investment and Finance, and Contemporary Cinema.
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