Em Li
Biography
Em Li is a BAFTA-Qualifying writer, director and performer based in London. Drawing from a multi-disciplinary background in theatre, magic, music and more, their imaginative tales often follow drifters and dreamers on the fringes of society, with a reverence towards nature, a penchant for magical realism and a restless theatricality. In 2019, she co-founded production collective “Big Tent Films” under which numerous shorts and music videos have been produced which have screened at festivals worldwide, as well as cultivating almost 1 million views on YouTube. They strive to craft immersive, expressive worlds with a playful approach towards genre and form, seeking out narratives that uplift marginalised voices, especially those of the queer Asian diaspora. In 2021 he was named the BFI’s "Best New Talent" for his short 'MUSIC FOR THE END OF THE WORLD'.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as The Armless Statue (voice)
An urban fairytale through the streets of London. Facing treacherous tasks and riddling rabbits, a girl must find the missing pieces of a five pound note. In a cashless society, will her story be accepted?
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Two strangers meet on a night out in London. After sharing a strong connection, their time together takes a disconcerting turn.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as The Narrator/Freddie
Would the apocalypse really be all that bad? Teenage Freddie certainly doesn't think so, as he boogies his troubles away on a gorgeous sunny hill...
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Brad
Spirited, determined 12-year-old Jacob embarks on a search for missing dog Buster, encountering wacky townsfolk along the way. A frenetic, fun and energetic comedy with an unexpectedly heartfelt ending.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as The Couple (2)
Eccentric, non-binary fortune teller Fei Liu's way of life is threatened when figures and phantoms of present and past visit their tent and plague their subconscious, throwing their own future - and grip on reality - into turmoil.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Alex
Jo and Jade are two very different teenagers who end up together by a stroke of luck. But as their relationship begins to spiral, Jo invites Jade round for dinner in a last-ditch effort to win her over.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as The Chaser/Chase
The Chaser navigates the hostile and surreal world of a recurring nightmare in pursuit of happiness, encountering shifting landscapes and confronting strange entities.