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Nomad
Virtual Production Narrative Short film, 2025
Xinyu Cindy Li
Writer/Director/Producer
In a post-apocalyptic world where time is frozen, a nomad carrying an unfinished videotape arrives at a mysterious mountain filled with caves, seeking the last remnants of time.
"Nomad" is a narrative short film fully produced using virtual production technology at the NYU Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center.
A collaborative effort among six graduate students, the project brings together diverse cultural perspectives and creative backgrounds. As the writer, director, and producer, I led the storytelling process. Our team collaboratively built the film’s virtual environments during pre-production using Maya, Unreal Engine, Blender, and Cinema 4D, and we continued our collaboration in post-production, working together on editing and visual effects.
At its heart, "Nomad" explores themes of grief, memory, and renewal—universal experiences that transcend cultures and generations.
Pre-Production
Five immersive 3D virtual environments developed in Unreal Engine, featuring 3D assets crafted using Maya and Blender.
Production
Five-day shoot at NYU Tisch's Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center with a crew of 30+. Filmed on ARRI ALEXA 35 using a Technocrane.
Post-Production
Work in progress. Please stay tuned!
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