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Zixi "Roey" Zhang With extensive experience in previsualization, on-set collaboration and model making, Shirley has served as Art Director on a range of projects, where she honed her skills in team coordination, logistics and creative problem- A. BARBIE OF SWAN LAKE. MAGIC FOREST WITH TREEHOUSE ILLUSTRATION CREATED USING PROCREATE AND PHOTOSHOP. B. BARBIE OF SWAN LAKE. VILLAGE WITH MAGIC FOREST. ILLUSTRATION CREATED USING PROCREATE AND PHOTOSHOP. Zixi "Roey" Zhang's creative journey began in the world of architecture, where she first learned to shape space with precision and purpose. After earning her bachelor's degree in architectural design, she pursued an MFA at the AFI, where her focus shifted from building for C. THE RIOT. INTERIOR SPACE PRISON. ILLUSTRATION DRAWN IN RHINO AND PROCREATE. D. WEST OF YUMEN. INTERIOR TEMPLE RUINS. ILLUSTRATION DRAWN IN PROCREATE. Molly has a background in stage design and geomatic engineering. She specializes in concept and set design, bringing strong skills in spatial planning and material expression. With extensive experience in both previsualization and on-set E. JINSHA. ILLUSTRATION 3000 YEARS AGO. ALTAR FOR SOLAR DEITY RITUAL. CREATED WITH RHINO, TWINMOTION AND PROCREATE. F. UNDERCURRENT 1264, A VALLEY IN NORTH CHINA. ILLUSTRATION CREATED WITH PHOTOSHOP AND PROCREATE. Jingyao "Shirley" Wu Linmengyi "Molly" Zhu solving under pressure. Her multidisciplinary background informs a curatorial and strategic design approach that bridges artistic vision with production realities. She is passionate about crafting emotionally resonant environments that enrich the story and elevate the visual language of film. function to building for emotion.Drawing from her architectural foundation, she approaches film design as an act of storytelling—constructing visual worlds that breathe and feel. Her work explores the delicate balance between structure and soul, transforming imagination into tangible space. execution, she is particularly adept at creating historically grounded environments that align with a story's time and tone. She recently participated in Design Showcase West, where she presented her work alongside top emerging talent in film and television design. A B C D E F