Aixin LI
Edinburgh
Summary
A passionate, creative, and reliable film graduate with a background in production management, now looking for work as a production assistant. Through assisting with different brand campaign productions and supporting a TV series with over 400 crew on set, I discovered how much I enjoy the pace and problem-solving involved in production work. I am now very determined to explore further in production management after leaving film school.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Talent & Production Manager Assistant Intern
One Planet Media (Beijing)
Shanghai, China
2025.05 - 2025.09
• Conducted brand research and participated in campaign shooting negotiations for artists and brands.
• Managed production shooting schedules for 4 talents, including 1 Olympic gold medal winner – Zhendong Fan.
• Oversaw the full-cycle execution from proposal building and rights coordination to on-site production and post-campaign follow-ups.
• Identify sponsorship for the 2025 Golden Rooster Awards.
Production Assistant Intern
Culture & Media Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, China
2024.12 - 2025.01
• Designed commercial pitch decks covering company profile, case descriptions, resource breakdowns and timeline proposals.
• Participated in the bidding for Bosideng's 2025 Winter brand launch campaign photoshoot.
• Assisted in early-stage commercial production for two brands, Massimo Dutti, Anessa Kids Sunscreen and Voolga.
• Supported a WeChat mini-program avatar production project by liaising with tech and content teams.
Project Manager Assistant Intern
Beijing Longwise Communication & Digital Tech Inc.
Shanghai, China
2024.06 - 2024.08
• Coordinated between the brand and production team on a public-interest campaign celebrating “Three Professions Day” (Doctors, Teachers, and Lawyers) for Volvo.
• Administered pre-production planning, on-site execution, and content adaptation in video and written formats.
• Distributed content across 5 major digital platforms including WeChat, Douyin, Weibo, and Bilibili.
External Liaison Producer Assistant Intern
Shizuniao (Chongqing) Film Co., Ltd.
Chongqing, China
2023.06 - 2023.08
• Assisted in location scouting and site approvals during the filming of a Youku-drama, Seven Bamboo Strips of Evil.
• Coordinated with over 5 public-sector departments, identified and finalised 10+ filming locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television
University of Edinburgh, Collage of Art
Edinburgh 2022.09 - 2026.07
Skills
Pre-production:
- Create a call sheet and stripboard
- Breaking down scripts Shot-listing
- Booking & renting equipments
- Location scouting
- Familiar with the council permission process, and communicate with outsourced organisations
Post-production:
- Create post-production schedule outline
- Communicate with the editor and director in sharing information
Design tools:
- Microsoft Office
- Keynote
- Procreate
- Photoshop
- Squarespace Website Creation
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Objective
Production Assistant
PROJECTS
Producer, A Rehearsal Gone Wrong…Or As It Should Be, Student Film
Sep 2024 – Nov 2025
• Worked in a 10-person crew in production.
• Coordinated onset logistics and organised costumes, Props, and Make-up.
Producer, Moongrains, Student Film
Jan 2025 - May 2025
• Worked in a 10-person crew in producing an analogue film addressing environmental ethics and AI in society.
• Oversaw the scriptwriting, onset coordination and post-production process.
• Behind-the-scenes footage was reposted by Kodak's official Instagram.
Producer, Alligator, Student Film
Jan 2025 - May 2025
• Collaborated in a team of 10 in a short film focused on end-of-life inner transformation and existential reflection.
• Led storyboarding and casting processes, currently preparing for competition submission.
• Submitted to Glasgow Film Festival.
Producer, Once There Was a Mountain
March 2026 - Present
• Produced a 16mm short film exploring themes of death, memory, and technological immortality through the encounter between a monk and a synthetic being.
• Led pre-production planning, including casting, location scouting across multiple temple sites, and coordination with local authorities for filming permissions.
• Managed on-set logistics, scheduling, and problem-solving under unpredictable conditions, ensuring continuity and efficiency during a three-day shoot.
• Oversaw cross-department communication and post-production workflow, currently preparing for festival submissions.
Timeline
Talent & Production Manager Assistant Intern
One Planet Media (Beijing)
2025.05 - 2025.09
Production Assistant Intern
Culture & Media Co., Ltd.
2024.12 - 2025.01
Project Manager Assistant Intern
Beijing Longwise Communication & Digital Tech Inc.
2024.06 - 2024.08
External Liaison Producer Assistant Intern
Shizuniao (Chongqing) Film Co., Ltd.
2023.06 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television
University of Edinburgh, Collage of Art
2022.09 - 2026.07