Tianyi Liu is a Beijing and Los Angeles–based cinematographer and colorist, and an AFI Cinematography alumnus. He was a camera operator on Zhang Yimou’s upcoming feature, Scare Out. Liu shot and graded the Amazon Prime feature Portal in the Pines and served as DI Colorist for the theatrical film A.I. His work has screened internationally, with Aves selected for the CAA Moebius Showcase and Roadside Banquet shown at the Cannes American Pavilion, winning the CineGear Jury Award. His projects have also been featured at CineGear. Liu is an SOC Associate Member and a 2026 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow.