Zishan (Lisa) Sun ’19, Film Director, Producer, and Editor
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Zishan (Lisa) Sun ’19 was known for her passion for arts and filmmaking during her time at Forest Ridge. In 2023, she graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, earning a B.F.A. in Film & TV Production and a minor in Business, Entertainment, Media, and Technology. During her senior year, she collaborated with Deacon Phillippe on directing and producing two music videos, in addition to serving as the producer for one of his other music videos. One of these videos marked her directorial debut, receiving recognition with four awards and six honorable mentions/nominations for best music video across various international film festivals.
In April 2024, Zishan showcased her work at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, the world’s largest film festival for emerging filmmakers. She presented her acclaimed music video as an official jury award nominee and an experimental narrative short film she co-produced.