DouDou Yi

Cinema and Television Producing MFA '23

"My program and thesis advisors are absolutely wonderful in that they are always ready to help with abundant patience," says DouDou Yi, a recent recipient of an MFA in Cinema and Television Producing.

What individuals or programs at Columbia were helpful to you in reaching your goal of graduating? 

My program and thesis advisors are absolutely wonderful in that they are always ready to help with abundant patience, with prompt and thorough responses, especially during the Zoom days. My thesis advisors were central to completing my thesis, especially when I fell short in making sensible plans. The Career Center also helped me find a milestone seasonal job back in 2019.

What are your plans for after graduation?

Continuing my work in the camera department, creative producing and film equipment rental service, in Canada.

If you were going to sum up your experience at Columbia in one sentence, what would you say?

A challenging but rewarding ride.