Anson Xiang

Selected short film · 2026.02

2min short film — Night Chef

A man gains confidence in a dream but returns to reality only to fail at cooking three times.

A personal comedy short exploring the cinematographic contrast between dreams and reality and the rhythm of rapid-cut editing.

Runtime: 2 minutes

My roles

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
  • Director of Photography
  • Gaffer
  • Production Designer
  • Editor
  • Colorist

Tech specs

Aspect ratio
4:3
Camera
RED V-RAPTOR X
Lenses
  • DZOFilm Arles
  • Canon FD 35–105mm T3.6 (rehoused)
  • DZOFilm Gnosis 65mm

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