About Li-Wei Chu

Li-Wei Chu is an intern at Raindance London, and is currently studying Cinema and Digital Media at UC Davis and Film Production at Queen Mary, University of London. Originally from Diamond Bar, California, he enjoys volunteering for the Miskatonic Institute and various film festivals around London.
Li-Wei is obsessed with horror films (especially the ones that give him nightmares), films from East Asia, and really any film that makes you go 'hmmmm'. He loves talking about film and indie music with others, so be sure to drop him a line if you want to chat.
Favorite films: The Babadook (2014), Evil Dead (1981), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
He misses sunny weather, but enjoys being in the big city.
by Li-Wei Chu | 14 June, 2018 | In Our Opinion, Screenwriting
In the social media era, having a Twitter handle may almost be just as important as being on LinkedIn. Twitter’s interface is the perfect way for people to get snippets of information from all over, fast… which makes it the perfect platform for sharing...
by Li-Wei Chu | 14 June, 2018 | Festivals, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion, Promotion, Marketing and Distribution
One of the many things that we here at Raindance have to do (besides answering your phone calls) is to review submissions that people from around the world enter into the film festival. All of the submitted films are amazing, but only a few can make it into the actual...
by Li-Wei Chu | 11 May, 2018 | Filmmaking, Filmmaking Career, In Our Opinion
Contrary to popular belief, the film production crew is made up of more than just the director, the actors, the producer and the editor. Even if you don’t want to be any of the above jobs, you can still make a big difference in the film industry! To inspire you,...
by Li-Wei Chu | 16 April, 2018 | In Our Opinion
Are you excited to attend our annual Independent Filmmakers Ball this Wednesday, but aren’t sure what to wear? Remember the theme of the night: tiki. For your outfit, take some cues from the Pacific islands–think warm, lively, and festive. When in doubt,...
by Li-Wei Chu | 13 April, 2018 | Film History, In Our Opinion
………!!!!! Silence is unnerving, unnatural, and uncomfortable, which means that it’s the perfect tool for a filmmaker to build atmosphere. Whenever a film becomes suspiciously quiet, the viewer immediately knows that something frightening is...