Xiaolong Liu

Xiaolong Liu
Born
China
OccupationCinematographer
Years active2013–present

Xiaolong Liu is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles.[1] In 2024, he was featured on Variety's list of 10 Cinematographers to Watch and named one of the "Rising Stars of Cinematography" by the American Society of Cinematographers.[2][3]

Early life and career

Liu was born in China and raised in Stuttgart, Germany.[1] Early in his career, he worked for one year as a camera production assistant on the German television series SOKO Stuttgart for the network ZDF.[1] He has worked on music videos for Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, the Weeknd, and more.[4][5][6]

Selected filmography

Film

Music video

Awards and nominations

Year Result Award Category Work Ref.
2013 Nominated La Jolla Fashion Film Festival Best Cinematography Anatomy of Gravity [7]
2014 Nominated Best Cinematography Source
2020 Nominated Camerimage Best Cinematography GoldLink: "Joke Ting" [8]
2021 Nominated Music Videos Competition The Weeknd: "Save Your Tears" [9]
2022 Nominated Music Videos Competition The Weeknd: "Out of Time" [10]
2025 Won MTV Video Music Awards Best Cinematography Kendrick Lamar – "Not Like Us" [11]
Nominated Best Cinematography Lady Gaga – "Abracadabra" [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2024 Rising Stars of Cinematography: Six Making the Leap". theasc.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  2. ↑ "'Alien Romulus,' 'The Creator,' 'Strange Darling' Helmers Among Variety's 2024 Cinematographers to Watch". variety.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  3. ↑ "AC Rising Stars Celebrated at Clubhouse". theasc.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  4. ↑ "Abracadabra". dandad.org. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  5. ↑ "Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Music Video". winners.webbyawards.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  6. ↑ "Olivia Rodrigo Shares Music Video For 'Get Him Back!'". udiscovermusic.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  7. ↑ "The International Fashion Film Awards 2013". 2luxury2.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  8. ↑ "2020 MUSIC VIDEO NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  9. ↑ "2021 MUSIC VIDEO NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED!". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  10. ↑ "2022 Music Videos Competition Line-up Announced". archive.camerimage.pl. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  11. ↑ "WINNERS". mtv.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
  12. ↑ "2025 MTV Music Video Awards". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
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