Summary
YUUSHIEN is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher whose work spans filmmaking, computational design, and digital media arts. Her creative practice engages deeply with themes of hyperreality, virtual embodiment, and digital culture, often situated within speculative and immersive environments. Yu’s films have received international recognition, including an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica, as well as accolades from CICLOPE, the Telly Awards, and nominations at major festivals such as Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Fashion Film Festival Milano, and NYC Video Art & Experimental Film Festival.
A graduate of the Digital Futures program at OCAD University, Yu’s recent work investigates the intersection of human-AI interaction, generative aesthetics, and posthuman cinema. She combines technical proficiency in Unreal Engine, AI-based generative tools, and interactive media systems with critical inquiry into digital storytelling, virtual production, and machinima. Her practice-led research reflects a commitment to exploring the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of emerging technologies within visual narratives and virtual worlds.
Recognition & Award
- 2025 Prix Ars Electronica // Linz // 2025 Honorable Mention Prize
- CICLOPE Festival Asia // Tokyo // 2023 Top 5 Finalist and Nominee
- Aesthetica Short Film Festival // UK // 2022 Official Selection
- UK Fashion Film Festival // London // 2021 Nominee (Finalist) for Best Campaign & Best Major Brand
- Fashion Film Festival Milano // Milan // 2022 Offcial Selection
- TELLY AWARDS // NYC // 43rd Branded Content Gold Winner & 44th Silver Winner
- BERLIN FASHION FILM FESTIVAL // Berlin // 2022 Offcial Selection
- Canadian International Fashion Film Festival // 2022 Finalist & 2021 Official Selection
- London Fashion Film Festival // London // 2023 Offcial Selection, 2021 Top 5 Finalist for Best Advertisement
- Fashion Film Festival Amsterdam // 2021 Offcial Selection
- Melbourne Fashion Festival Fashion Film Award // 2022 Finalist
- Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes // France // 2021 Offcial Selection
- Video Art & Experimental Film Festival // NYC // 2022 & 2021 Offcial Selection & Honorable Mention
- Los Angeles Fashion Film Festival // LA // 2021 Offcial Selection
- La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival // U.S.A // 2021 Offcial Selection
- Hardy C. Dillard Award // Washington D.C. // 2009 World Best Legal Memorial - 2nd Place of International Round
- The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition // 2008 Championship in Regional Round
- National Taiwan University Model United Nations // Taiwan // 2008 Best Delegation
- National Chengchi University Model United Nations // Taiwan // 2008 Best Delegation
YUUSHIEN is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher whose work spans filmmaking, computational design, and digital media arts. Her creative practice engages deeply with themes of hyperreality, virtual embodiment, and digital culture, often situated within speculative and immersive environments. Yu’s films have received international recognition, including an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica, as well as accolades from CICLOPE, the Telly Awards, and nominations at major festivals such as Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Fashion Film Festival Milano, and NYC Video Art & Experimental Film Festival.
A graduate of the Digital Futures program at OCAD University, Yu’s recent work investigates the intersection of human-AI interaction, generative aesthetics, and posthuman cinema. She combines technical proficiency in Unreal Engine, AI-based generative tools, and interactive media systems with critical inquiry into digital storytelling, virtual production, and machinima. Her practice-led research reflects a commitment to exploring the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of emerging technologies within visual narratives and virtual worlds.
A graduate of the Digital Futures program at OCAD University, Yu’s recent work investigates the intersection of human-AI interaction, generative aesthetics, and posthuman cinema. She combines technical proficiency in Unreal Engine, AI-based generative tools, and interactive media systems with critical inquiry into digital storytelling, virtual production, and machinima. Her practice-led research reflects a commitment to exploring the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic implications of emerging technologies within visual narratives and virtual worlds.