Sunny Liu
Sunny Liu is an award-winning filmmaker, pianist/composer, and animator based in New York, celebrated for her commitment to amplifying marginalized voices through powerful, emotionally driven storytelling. A graduate of Emerson College, The New School, and the School of Visual Arts, her work has garnered acclaim at prestigious festivals like the Tribeca Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, and Doc NYC, with additional screenings on Amazon Prime.
Her classical piano background enriches her films with a rhythmic sensibility, allowing her to create narratives that resonate emotionally while maintaining dynamic pacing. This blend of artistic training and technical expertise enables Sunny to navigate multiple roles—including director, producer, cinematographer, editor, and sound mixer—each infused with her precision and heartfelt approach.
Sunny’s work explores critical social issues, shining a light on often-overlooked communities such as individuals with disabilities, those facing mental illness, food insecurity, undocumented immigrants, and the wrongfully incarcerated. Through her storytelling, she fosters dialogue that inspires action, driving community collaboration and advocacy. As an active member of Film Fatales, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, and the Asian American Documentary Network, she champions ethical representation, ensuring that underrepresented voices are heard and respected in the industry.
Looking ahead, Sunny is collaborating on two impactful PBS documentaries and a Hulu film with Emmy-winning filmmakers Luchina Fisher and Elan Bogarin, as well as Emmy-winning journalist Karishma Vyas. Driven by a passion for social change, her mission is to create art that moves audiences and sparks meaningful conversations. By mentoring emerging directors, Sunny helps cultivate a new generation of socially conscious storytellers, ensuring every voice finds its place in the rich tapestry of our shared humanity.
