WRITER I CREATIVE DIRECTOR l DIRECTOR
ONYISHI UCHENNA was born in Enugu, Nigeria in 1994, before moving to Abuja with his family. In 2010, he moved to Beijing, China. At thirteen, Uchenna won an award for an essay he submitted on child trafficking presented at the Muhammadu Buhari Convention Center, Abuja. He would not write seriously again until 2020, during the lockdown, when the impulse to write an honest letter to a fictional lover suddenly came upon him.
The first letter series he wrote, Lagos Island, and the several series that followed, guided him to the reflective voice that now captivates his readers. His other letter series include My Good Muslim Woman, A Christmas Story, and The Monster Under My Bed Looks Just Like You. He has also written short stories such as This is Not A Review of Heaven, Perforated White Walls and Binyelum.
His work explores themes of identity, love, loss, and personal growth. His debut epistolary novel, The Things That Will Destroy Me in the End, was originally published in 2024.
Uchenna holds a BSc in Economics and an IMBA from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. He currently resides in Beijing, where he is finishing his PhD in Risk Management and Insurance. He plans to move to the United States to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing with a specialisation in fiction.
Uche’s Writing:
onyishiuchenna.com
Uche’s Social Media:
Instagram: @onyishiuche
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Cecile Zhang is a cinematographer. She was accepted into the Beijing Film Academy at 17 years old as the only female of her academic year, eventually graduating with a Masters in Cinematography.
In the March issue of American Cinematographer, Cecile was featured as one of the Rising Stars of 2020 by the American Cinematographer Society (ASC) . She was also recognised at the 71st Cannes Film Festival as the Junior Director of Photography by the 2018 Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography.
Cecile has shot narratives, documentaries and commercials. Her first feature WEIHAI (2018) premiered at the 43rd Sao Paulo International Film Festival and will be showcased at this year’s Camerimage film festival. She is currently filming her fourth feature and has recently filmed “Girl With a Thermal Gun” which won the best narrative short at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
Cecile’s Social Media:
Instagram: @cecile_zhang
PHOTOGRAPHER
SHAO KOU is a photographer who specialises in fashion and commercial print. Her work is characterised by a distinct use of light and colours, and is guided by a strong sense of art direction.
Shao has shot for commercial brands including but not limited to Xiao Mi, Ninebot, Wanda Group, and Ikea. She has also shot the set photography for brands such as MaxMara and labels like Taihe Music.
She often frequents Australia to create imagery for vineyards such as SmallGully, SellicksHill, and Travis Earth.
Aside from digital photography, Shao is an avid lover of film and can handle film cameras effortlessly.
EDITOR l DIRECTOR l FASHION VERTICAL CREATOR
DIMA VESELOV is a editor and video maker, with an interest for making fashion, music, commercial and sports videos.
His works are characterised and laced with authentic and raw rhythm. Visually, he doesn't over beautify things, but rather strives to reveal the essence and truth of their nature.
Dima has worked with musicians like Karen Mok, photographers such as Wing Shya, brands like VIVO and BMW, influencers such as the Mulan Show, and last but not least international organisations such as the World Economic Forum.
Dima’s Social Media:
Instagram: @vv34h
