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Chen Yanlai is an animation director and illustrator known for her poetic storytelling and cross-disciplinary creativity. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animation from the Beijing Film Academy and a Master’s degree in Character Animation from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Her work spans independent animation, illustration, graphic design, and children’s art education.

Selected Works

<<My Seashell Memory>>

• Winner: Best Animation, Golden Kuker–Sofia (Bulgaria)

• Winner: Best Student Film, Gravitational Wave Animation Festival (China)

• Winner: Best Screenplay, Animation Academy Awards (Beijing Film Academy)

• Official Selection at 24 international film festivals, including Stuttgart, ENCOUNTERS, ANIMAC, and KLIK!

<<The Wedding Letter>>

• Finalist: Adobe Design Achievement Awards

• Official Selections: OFAFA Poland, Athens Animfest, Paris Croq’Anime, U.S. International Animation & New Media Festival

<<Unforgettable Memory>>

• Screened at the B-Type Bus Centennial Art Exhibition (London, 2014)

Career Highlights

• Invited exhibiting artist at Annecy International Animation Festival (TVP China Pavilion, 2017)

• Jury member at the 7th China Independent Animation Festival (2018)

• Named “Cultural Ambassador” by the Chinese Picture Book Education Alliance

• Guest speaker and lecturer at major art universities and festivals across China

• Known for blending cinematic aesthetics with traditional illustration techniques