About Us

Venus Wei-Na Li, an accomplished independent film producer based in Los Angeles, has been making waves in the industry since 2021. A graduate of the Motion Pictures & Television Department at the Academy of Art University, mentored by two-time Oscar winner Jana Sue Memel, Venus gained recognition during her student years with the award-winning short film "Abandoned." Post-graduation, Venus delved into diverse visual projects, showcasing her versatility in feature films, short films, vertical mini-series, advertisements, and music videos. As a film producer, Venus Li champions the transformative power of cinema, emphasizing meticulous planning, collaboration, and innovation. In the competitive film landscape, she advocates for continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies under her company, Won The Lens, LLC, ensuring her work remains at the forefront of audience preferences. Founded in 2022, Won The Lens, LLC represents Venus Li's dedication to delivering exceptional cinematic experiences. With a mission to convey authentic and moving stories, Venus continues to inspire audiences and contribute to the evolving landscape of the film industry.

Graduated from the School of Literature at Capital Normal University with a bachelor's degree and completed her postgraduate studies in directing at Chapman University,Olivia enjoys exploring different types of stories and engaging characters. By directing various genres of films, she has found her unique narrative style and is eager to let the audience experience the world of characters from a distinctive female perspective. Her film have garnered multiple international awards, underscoring her talent and creative vision. She excels in portraying dramatic character images, emphasizing plot conflicts, and delving into character personalities.

Haobang Geng began his career in Nanjing, China as a documentary filmmaker. His first international production was the 2018 educational independent documentary Number secrets in Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, which offers a vivid and intellectual presentation into the relation between the mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father of the republic China, and the philosophy of numbers derived from Pythagoras. The documentary was selected and then shown in New York City. Geng is a frequent collaborator with fellow Chinese filmmaker Luying Wang. The two attended the same film school at the Dodge College, Chapman University, where Geng was mentored by Johnny Jensen ASC (Rambling Rose (1991), Three Wishes (1995), Rosewood (1997), and Bill Dill ASC (Sidewalk Stories (1989), M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994). Geng has been an award winner in different independent film festivals, including Remi Award from the 56th WorldFest-Houston Film Festival, California Women's Film Festival, IndieFest Film Festival, Vancouver Independent Film Festival, Chicago Indie Film Awards, Toronto Indie Shorts, LA Sun Film Fest, Accolade Global Film Competition, New York International Film Awards, etc.

Haoyuan Li (known as Lance) was born in Ningbo, China in 1997. Lance Graduated from UC San Diego on 2019 as an undergrad in Visual Arts-Media, and further pursued Cinematography MFA Program at Dodge College, Chapman University. He graduated on June 2022. Lance's cinematography work ranges from science fictions to family dramas. Regardless of the genre, he always aims to explore the deep human emotions using various visual storytelling techniques.

Kelsey Sha is a Film & TV Production student at Loyola Marymount University, LA. Born in New York City and having grown up in China, Hong Kong, and California, Kelsey comes from a culturally diverse background. With a foundation in STEM, she has strong organizational skills and is adept at creative problem-solving. She is a versatile writer, filmmaker and producer driven by a fervent commitment to bring vision-filled projects to life. Her works as a producer have received awards at numerous film festivals such as LA Shorts and Avignon International Film Festival.