The inaugural Storyteller Award was proudly given to Ran Li for her remarkable debut feature film, "Till Death Do Us Part." Ran Li’s film stood out for its profound and poetic narrative, weaving a tapestry of emotions and experiences with a unique and compelling voice. Her ability to capture the essence of human connection and the complexities of love and loss truly exemplifies the spirit of this award.

We are excited to see how the Storyteller Award will continue to shine a spotlight on exceptional filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling and bring new, evocative perspectives to the screen. Congratulations once again to Ran Li, and we look forward to celebrating many more remarkable stories in the years to come.

Storyteller Award recipient, Ran Li

Ran Li is a Chinese writer-director based in Beijing. She is a BA Law graduate of Tsinghua University and MA Film Directing graduate of Prague Film School.

Her works explore feminine journeys. She creates truthful and natural narratives, often focusing on modern women and the social context behind it.

College lecturer Shu falls madly in love with theater director Fan in Prague during a work trip to Europe. However she has a fiancé Hu to marry, and a decent middle-class life in China to pursue. She faces the biggest dilemma of her life