Xiaolong Liu
Cinematographer
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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]
Born
China
OccupationCinematographer
Yearsactive2013–present
Xiaolong Liu | |
|---|---|
| Born | China |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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] | ||
