Xiaolong Liu
Xiaolong Liu | |
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| Born | China |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Xiaolong Liu is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles.[1] In 2024, he was featured on Variety's list of 10 Cinematographers to Watch and named one of the "Rising Stars of Cinematography" by the American Society of Cinematographers.[2][3]
Early life and career
Liu was born in China and raised in Stuttgart, Germany.[1] Early in his career, he worked for one year as a camera production assistant on the German television series SOKO Stuttgart for the network ZDF.[1] He has worked on music videos for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, the Weeknd, and more.[4][5][6]
Selected filmography
Film
- 2024: Uglies
Music video
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nominated | La Jolla Fashion Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Anatomy of Gravity | [7] |
| 2014 | Nominated | Best Cinematography | Source | ||
| 2020 | Nominated | Camerimage | Best Cinematography | GoldLink: "Joke Ting" | [8] |
| 2021 | Nominated | Music Videos Competition | The Weeknd: "Save Your Tears" | [9] | |
| 2022 | Nominated | Music Videos Competition | The Weeknd: "Out of Time" | [10] | |
| 2025 | Won | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Cinematography | Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us" | [11] |
| Nominated | Best Cinematography | Lady Gaga – "Abracadabra" | [12] |
References
- ^ a b c "2024 Rising Stars of Cinematography: Six Making the Leap". theasc.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "'Alien Romulus,' 'The Creator,' 'Strange Darling' Helmers Among Variety's 2024 Cinematographers to Watch". variety.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "AC Rising Stars Celebrated at Clubhouse". theasc.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Abracadabra". dandad.org. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Music Video". winners.webbyawards.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Olivia Rodrigo Shares Music Video For 'Get Him Back!'". udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "The International Fashion Film Awards 2013". 2luxury2.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "2020 MUSIC VIDEO NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "2021 MUSIC VIDEO NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "2022 Music Videos Competition Line-up Announced". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "WINNERS". mtv.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "2025 MTV Music Video Awards". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.