TEAM | M4M FILM DESIGN

Miao "Mojo" Wen

Founder of M4M Film Design

Miao "Mojo" Wen is the founder of M4M Film Design. She graduated from the American Film Institute and became a member of the ADG and PDI. With years of experience in the international film and television industry, she founded M4M, focusing on creating immersive experiences for clients. She designs innovative communication strategies to bring high-quality products to life, including scripts, short films, and advertisements.

Her comprehensive creative skills stem from her educational background at the American Film Institute and 14 years of professional film and television industry experience. With keen observational and analytical skills, she collaborates with directors and producers across various platforms to create impactful visual narratives.

Her collaborations include Emma Fairley (Lady Gaga, Beyoncé's music video director), James Chinlund (production designer for The Batman, The Lion King), Scott Chambliss (production designer for Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek), and John Paino (production designer for The Morning Show, Big Little Lies), among others. These collaborative experiences have enabled her to work with globally renowned artists and teams, making her a sought-after creative partner in the field.

Meet Our Team

Producer

STEVEN ZHANG

Member of Zhejiang Film Association

Steven Zhang graduated from Beijing Film Academy with a bachelor's degree and also participated in an exchange program at Columbia College Chicago as a government-sponsored student. He later earned a master's degree from the American Film Institute (AFI), one of the top film schools in the U.S.

He has extensive film and television resources both domestically and internationally. He has participated in the production of various projects, including films, web series, and commercials. His works have won several awards, including Best Comedy (Special Mention) at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, The Telly Awards, and the DGA Best Student Short Film Award. Since 2023, he has worked on several international short series, including The Two Facets of My Alpha Mate, Murdered my Husband, Captured my Heart, and Your Ladyship's Escort CEO.

Short Series:

Your Ladyship's Escort CEO

Awards:

DGA Best Student Short Film
Best Experimental Short Film at Los Angeles International Short Film Festival

ILAYDA CETINKAYA

Winner of the Student Academy Award

Her work has been recognized at multiple international film festivals, including the Los Angeles Cinematography Awards.

Ilayda Cetinkaya is a professional producer and director. Her 35mm short film SKIN won the 2023 Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category, and the film was produced during her time at AFI (American Film Institute).

She has interned with directors such as Oran Zegman and worked at companies like Riverside Entertainment and Steven Prince's Borderless Entertainment, as well as Alma Har'el's JELLYWOLF & ZUSA Pictures. Her music video Por Una Cabeza gained significant attention, reaching 150,000 views on YouTube, and was selected for the 2020 Los Angeles and Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festivals.

Short Series:

My Accidental Alpha’s Desire
My Husband is a Big Shot

Director

ROMAN MUSHEGHYAN

Director

Roman Musheghyan is a talented and experienced director. In his early career, he directed the television drama Trap, which was highly praised and became a classic in its genre. Over the years, he has continued to produce compelling stories and direct impactful films.

In recent years, he has focused on romantic comedies and other genre films.

Awards:

Arpa International Film Festival Best Film
Red Rock Film Festival Best Director

Notable Works:

Escorting the Heiress
Married for Green Card, Stayed for Love
Your Ladyship’s Escorting CEO

Metrics:

Escorting the Heiress – 46.7M views
Married for Green Card, Stayed for Love – 31.3M views
Your Ladyship’s Escorting CEO – Upcoming on DomiReel & ShortsWave

PABLO RIESGO

Winner of the Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Award at ConCarolinas Film Festival

Pablo Riesgo is a film director from Spain. He graduated from the American Film Institute’s directing program. His short films have been selected for prestigious international film festivals, including SXSW, Palm Springs International ShortFest, and LA Shorts. In 2023, his feature film MARCO POLO premiered in Spain and will be available on Amazon Prime and FilmIn later this month.

Cinematographer

DAWIT ADERA

Cinematographer with expertise in virtual production and Unreal Engine technology

Dawit Adera is a passionate and talented cinematographer with extensive industry experience and professional skills. He holds a master's degree in cinematography from the American Film Institute and has worked on numerous international narrative films and documentaries across the U.S. and Africa. Dawit is one of the few cinematographers at Amazon Studios who is proficient in Unreal Engine and LED wall technology. He has a wealth of experience working with a variety of film formats, including 35mm, 16mm, and large-format digital cameras.

Notable Works:

Escorting the Heiress – 46.7M views
Married for Green Card, Stayed for Love – 31.3M views

LEO BEHRENS

Winner of the Student Academy Award
Recipient of the Los Angeles Cinematography Award

Leo Behrens is an award-winning cinematographer from Norway. After graduating from Westerdals Film & TV School in 2010, he began his professional career as a camera operator and director. He contributed significantly to various Norwegian projects, including documentaries, music videos, short films, TV series, and reality shows. In 2023, Leo graduated from AFI (American Film Institute) with a master's degree in cinematography. His short film SKIN won the 2023 Student Academy Award in the Alternative/Experimental category. As a gold medalist alumnus, Leo has received mentorship from the Academy and was selected as an ASC Vision Mentorship Program participant for 2023-2024. He was also awarded the New Cinematography Grant for 2024, sponsored by AbelCine, ARRI, and ASC.

Notable Works:

SKIN (2023 Student Academy Award winner)
PACE

Post-Production

RICHARD BAI

Richard Bai is a film editor from China. After graduating from the Beijing Film Academy, he pursued a degree in editing at the American Film Institute (AFI). His works span feature films, short films, advertisements, and documentaries, covering various genres like drama, action, and romantic comedy. He has worked closely with renowned editors like Chen Zhiwei (a frequent collaborator of Johnnie To) and Alex O'Flinn (who worked with Chloé Zhao on The Rider). Richard's work was selected for the Sony Talent League in 2021.

Notable Short Series:

Duke with Benefits (24.3M views)
Oops! I Married a CEO by Mistake (45.1M views)
The Double Life of a Billionaire Heiress (90.4M views)

Designer

MO JIANG

Mo Jiang holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration from Parsons School of Design, New York. She is currently an independent production designer and director. She served as an associate production designer for an AFI & Kodak collaboration project and is recognized for her keen insight into emotional subtleties within scripts. Mo specializes in recreating authentic living environments in her designs. In addition to production design, she is proficient in modeling software, material integration, and graphic design.

Notable Short Series:

Married for Greencard, Stayed for Love
(31.3M views)

Our Cooperator

Director

TARA TIAN

Winner of the Best Director at the Prague International Film Festival

Tara Tian earned her MFA in Film Production from the New York Film Academy (NYFA). Several of her short films, which she wrote and directed, have been selected for various international film festivals and have won awards. In the short series field, Tara has directed nearly ten short series, and she has a wealth of professional industry experience.

Notable Works:

Revenge Marriage Sweet Love
Fated to My Cruel CEO
Marrying My Ex’s Uncle

Metrics:

Revenge Marriage Sweet Love – 3.2M views

TINA ZENG

Director and Screenwriter

Tina Zeng has directed and produced dozens of short films and commercials, written over 50 episodes of television programs and 6 feature films. The online programs she has produced have accumulated over 1.4 billion views. Her short films have been distributed in 7 countries, winning over 30 international awards. Tina has also collaborated with Hollywood Oscar-winning production teams, distributors, and top international producers.

Notable Works:

The Alpha and His Contract Luna
Fated to My Swapped Alpha
After the Divorce, CEO Answered My Booty Call

ANDY LI

Winner of the DGA Jury Award

Andy Li’s short films have gained wide recognition, with her 2022 short film winning the DGA Jury Award. Her work has caught the attention of major agencies such as CAA and WME. In 2024, she directed the popular short series My Professor is My Alpha Mate for GoodShort, and in May, she directed The Alpha’s Accidental Mate for ShortMax under the Jiuzhou Culture banner.

Notable Works:

My Professor is My Alpha Mate
The Alpha’s Accidental Mate

LIAM HOOPER

Director of American horror and thriller films

Liam Hooper is a film director from the United States. He directed the horror feature films Strangers Within and Darkwood Manor. Liam has been in the film and television industry for over ten years, with extensive experience in directing and filmmaking.

Cinematographer

SHI-HYOUNG JEON

Recipient of the Best International Short Film Award at the Brisbane International Film Festival
Cinegear Expo's 2022 Film Series Award Winner

Shi-hyoung Jeon is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles and Korea. He graduated from the Korean National University of Arts, majoring in film production, and started his career as a lighting technician. He later worked as a camera assistant on many projects, including the Academy Award-winning film Parasite. After working as an assistant for four years, he decided to move to Los Angeles to further his global career. In pursuit of this goal, he completed his master’s degree in cinematography at the American Film Institute (AFI) in 2023. He was selected for both the BAFTA Los Angeles Newcomers Program and the ASC Vision Mentorship Program.

His short film TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS won the Best International Short Film Award at the Brisbane International Film Festival in 2022 and was screened at festivals like Busan, Blue Dragon, Hawaii International Film Festival, and the 2022 Cinegear Expo Film Series Award.

Jiayu Li

Cinematographer

Jiayu L, SOC, is a member of the Society of Camera Operators (SOC). He is an experienced Steadicam operator with expertise in camera operations. With years of professional experience in China and abroad, he has developed a strong foundation in the film and television industry.

Jiayu Li has worked on numerous projects as a Steadicam operator, including commercials, feature films, and TV series, serving as Director of Photography (DP) and camera operator. He is skilled in visual storytelling, seamlessly integrating artistic creativity with technical precision. Jiayu's passion for cinematography drives him to bring fresh and unique perspectives to every project, creating immersive visual experiences.

My Exclusive Client
Puppet Wife
Stripper Nancy
My Secret Agent Husband
Substitute Bride, Street Love

Designer

JISOO JEONG

Jisoo Jeong was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Hongik University’s Graduate School of Performing Arts, majoring in set design. Jisoo worked as a production designer in London and Los Angeles, where she was involved in various types of entertainment projects. Before transitioning to the entertainment industry, she studied fine arts for 11 years. In 2014, she earned her bachelor's degree and held exhibitions in several cities, including New York, Beijing, Seoul, and Los Angeles. She graduated from the American Film Institute (AFI) in 2023 with a master's degree in Production Design and is currently a member of the ADG (Art Directors Guild) and PDI.

Notable Works:

The Return of the Unwanted Wife
Oops! I Married a CEO by Mistake

ANGRAN LI

Angran Li is a production designer and art director. She holds a master’s degree in Production Design from the American Film Institute (AFI). Angran is known for her production design work on Disney's Launchpad short film The Little Prince(ss) and as a virtual art department (VAD) artist on Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel. She has also worked in the art department for productions like Star Trek Picard.

Her production design work has been recognized with over 30 major film festival nominations, including the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), Cannes, Woodstock, and the Shanghai International Film Festival. She gained recognition for her work on The Kneeling Sheep, which earned her a nomination for Best Production Design at the Independent Short Film Awards.

Angran has also worked as a design assistant for the Georgian National Ballet. She has contributed to major events like the 2016 New York Fashion Week and the 2015 Met Gala, and she is currently a member of the ADG (Art Directors Guild).

Notable Works:

Teaching My Robot Boyfriend How to Love
Rebel Moon
Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel