Bio
Hi, my name is Chenxing Liu. I’m a commercial and documentary filmmaker with a background in Documentary Media (MFA), Anthropology, and Philosophy. I also build software and am currently writing a sci-fi novella.
Patrokiras (lit. "Kira’s Dad") is the working name I use for my creative work. I’m always curious about how things work, in products, in society, and in the nuances of emotion, and how to convey what I discover.
Currently based in Toronto, Canada.
- Akamoto Gaia — Condom Spec Ad (Full AI)
Fully AI-generated spec commercial for Okamoto. First AI production.
- Vocci AI Ring
Launch film for an AI note-taking ring.
- Papercut Pro
Text-driven roughcut editor for Final Cut Pro.
- FCP Workspace Remapper
Custom panel layout tool for Final Cut Pro.
- Nori AI
Product film for an AI-powered family organizer app.
- Skies of Valor
WW2 China theatre aerial warfare. Mini series + documentary.
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- Proximator
iOS proxy converter and footage previewer.
- Subtitle Wrangler
Subtitle editor and format converter for Final Cut Pro.
- Chatika
iOS chat app powered by large language models.
- Homo Navis: Echoes of the Sapiens
Sci-fi novella in final edits.
- YesWelder DP200
Product film for a portable welder.
- Elehear Beyond
Commercial for an AI-powered OTC hearing aid.
- Looi Robot
Product film for a desktop companion robot.
- Nuvy Vorta
Concept commercial featuring classical painting figures.
- Oso AI Earbuds
Product film for AI earbuds with transcription.
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- Oladance OWS Sports
Campaign for sport-focused open-ear headphones.
- Dayoo TranSteamer
Product film for a cordless steam cleaner.
- AWS Shenzhen
Brand commercial for AWS featuring 10+ companies.
- OXS Thunder
Launch film for a gaming soundbar.
- Khadas Mind
Campaign film for a modular mini PC workstation.
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- 4T7 Smart Cutting Board
Stealth-action inspired campaign film.
- ChouBox
Product film for a self-cleaning cat litter box.
- Osotek HotWave
Product film for a hot water mop vacuum.
- Unitree Pump
Campaign film for a motor-powered pocket gym.
- YesWelder CT2050
Campaign film for a multi-function welder.
- Lawaken One
Concept film for outdoor AR smart glasses.
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- Dayoo Original
Product film for a portable steam cleaner.
- Hollyland — Feel My City Sounds
Global short film contest for 200+ filmmakers.
- Oleap Pilot
Launch film for open-ear headphones.
- Plaud Note
Product film for an AI voice recorder.
- Season Breath Sofa
Commercial for an eco-friendly modular sofa.
- YesWelder MP200
Campaign film for a 5-in-1 welder.
- Hollyland Solidcom M1
Product film for a full-duplex intercom system.
- Gevi 4-in-1
Product film for a premium coffee maker and grinder.
- Plan International — Becoming Better Selves
Documentary on a decade-long education program in Guangxi.
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- Oladance OWS Original
Launch film for the first Oladance open-ear headphones.
- Goodbye Winter
Covid-19 documentary. Built from 75 interviews.
- PaperEdit Pro (Prototype)
UI prototype of a text-driven rough cut editor.
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- Zhiyun Smooth Q2
Smartphone gimbal launch film. Shot in Peru.
- Zhiyun Weebill S
Camera gimbal launch film. Shot in Canada.
- Plan International — Beijing Immigrant Youth
Documentary on migrant youth vocational training.
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- Zero Breeze Mark 2
Campaign film for a portable AC.
- FTMS Toyota China
Brand documentary for FAW Toyota.
- Nanjing Peace Forum
UNESCO-backed documentary. Shot across multiple countries.
- Wheelchaired Sisyphus
Pilot cut on China’s wheelchair basketball community.
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- City of Nanjing
UNESCO Creative Cities application film (Literature).
- Sensoro
Commercial for an IoT fire prevention system.
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- Glowfold
Nanjing craft × Western design documentary.
- Immortal Flower
Episode two of a 6 episode Nanjing craft documentary series.
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- Front-End Developer & Graphic Designer
One year at a Toronto startup — front-end and visual design.