Biography

Evey (Qingyi) Yu, originally from Shanghai, is an award-winning director and producer based in Los Angeles, recognized for her expertise in romance and psychological drama. A graduate with a BA in Film and Media Studies from the University of Rochester (Magna Cum Laude) and an MFA in Film Directing from Chapman University's Dodge College, Evey has directed ten short films, two vertical mini-series, and a music video. As a producer, she has overseen numerous short films, an independent feature, a documentary, and a vertical mini-series.

Her vertical mini-series directorial debut, From Contract Lover to Billionaire's Bride, quickly gained widespread attention, trending at number one across platforms like SnackShort, DramaBox, JoyReel, and LiteTV for several weeks. Within a month, the series had garnered over 2.7 million likes across platforms, including 1.8 million from SnackShort, over 750k from DramaBox, and 200k+ from JoyReels (the best performing English show on the platform). Related videos on YouTube have amassed over 1.5 million views.

Evey's passion for storytelling, especially in the exploration of female characters and their internal conflicts and suppression has been showcased in her films, which have earned selections at Oscar-qualifying festivals. Before making her mark in the U.S., she worked at DX Media in Shanghai, producing and editing a video that garnered over 400k views on Bilibili, the second-highest view count on the channel at the time. As a female filmmaker of color and a self-professed psychology enthusiast, Evey continues to craft emotionally charged narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.

- IMDb mini biography by: Evey Yu