Zhili Zhu (Leo)
DDes Candidate in PolyU Design, MFA in The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, BA in Tiangong University
- zhili.zhu@connect.polyu.hk
- AI Film and Video Production Practice, Artificial Intelligence, Film Studies, Screenwriting Studies
Biography
Zhili Zhu (Leo) is a Doctor of Design (DDes) candidate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, focusing on AI Film and Video production. He holds a BA from Tiangong University and an MFA from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. As a prolific AI creator (recognized as a Kling & PixVerse Super Creator) and a Runway Student Ambassador, his works have received international recognition. His accolades include being a finalist at the MIT AI Film Hackathon, winning Bronze in the PolyU Gen48 AI Film Competition, and receiving the Best Creativity Award in the Kling AI Short Drama Contest. His AI-generated sci-fi short drama Stroke of Genius (executive produced by Liu Cixin) was selected as a “2026 Prospect Work” by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA), achieving over 100 million views on Mango TV. In 2025, he was honored with the “Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Industries Award” for his contributions to the AI film and video industry.
