An experimental filmmaker with expertise in media and cinema studies, Chi Jang Yin's work investigates the gaps in history that are invisible to others. Her work includes critical examination and exploration of VR, photography, performance art, and the impact of political and socioeconomic infrastructure on individuality.
Yin’s expertise in Experimental Cinema, VR Documentary, Cinéma Vérité, and digital media studies informs a diverse body of award-winning work that has been recognized internationally in galleries, exhibitions, and film festivals.
Yin’s films have been shown at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; European Media Arts Festival in Osnabrouck, Germany; Kasseler Dokumentarfilm-und Videofest, Germany; Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen, Germany; Asolo Art Film Festival, Italy; The Lazniz Centre for Contemporary Art, Poland; Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Czech Republic; Toronto International Film Festival, Canada; Manchester Arts Centre, United Kingdom; The Contemporary Center of Art, Bulgaria; The Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago; The Pacific Film Archive, The University of California-Berkeley; Los Angeles Film Festival, and Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival, IDFA, The Netherlands.
Director’s Statement
For the past decade, Yin’s research and teaching have examined the historical and social causes of warfare and violence and their disparate effects on humanity. Topics of investigation include the Manhattan Project, nuclear discourse, radioactive waste, contaminated environment, and US Gun Culture. Currently, Yin collaborates with Dr. Yuki Miyamoto on creating the VR and film documentary about environmental issues caused by the atomic industry and nuclear weapon programs in Japan and the US.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
Tenured Associate Professor at The School of Cinematic Arts at DePaul University, Chicago
Nominee of the Excellence in Teaching Award
Education
MFA and BFA The School of Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
executive education programs
Harvard Law School, Negotiation Certificate from the Program on Negotiation. Studied under Lawrence Susskind, Daniel Shapiro, Gabriella Blum, Brian Mandell and Shelia Heen
Northwestern University, Negotiation for Professionals Certificate, the Professional Development Program from the School of Professional Studies. Studied under Leonard Riskin, Daniel Shapiro, and Katie Marie
Leadership in Education, Trained Facilitator, SEED, Wesleyan College, MA