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Discover their passion behind projects

Whether it was an unforgettable movie watched as a kid or a hands-on film assignment in school, each Dreammaker probably has a humble origin story on how they became a filmmaker. Read their stories below and see how they were able to turn their passion into a profession.

How it all began for Grace Liu

Grace Liu

Film Director/DP

Grace Liu is a versatile filmmaker with 8 years of experience in the creative industry. Growing up in Australia, she attributes her multicultural background and empathy with minority groups as the main drive of her career, resulting in 5 short films about the Asian diaspora living in Australia. Her love for filmmaking usually sees Grace taking up multiple roles in the production process but directing and cinematography is where her true passion lies.

Achievements

Directed 5 short films that was well received on Chinese-language platforms
Double masters in Screen Production and Arts from Flinders University

American Filmmaker Grace uses the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera to create award-winning short films.

American Filmmaker Grace uses the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera to create award-winning short films.

American Filmmaker Grace uses the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera to create award-winning short films.

A film made with Sony

The Cabinet: A short story of love, and what it means to love and be loved, all captured on the FX6. Grace Liu creates a touching and poignant film on a widely covered topic centred around a cabinet.

Behind the scenes

Grace Liu breaks down the various scenes in The Cabinet and shares why she chose to use the FX6.

Featured gear

Explore the Sony Alpha 7S III Camera features.

FX6 Cinema Line Full-frame camera

Features

Full-frame performance with high sensitivity and preset cinematic looks

Leading-edge movie functions including Real-time Eye AF and Face Detection

4K (QFHD) high-frame-rate 120fps recording

Learn more about FX6 Cinema Line Full-frame camera

Precise autofocus with the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens.

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Features

G Master series F1.2 standard prime lens

Three XA elements for high resolution throughout the image area

XD Linear Motors offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

Learn more about FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Fast, silent autofocus with the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens

FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Features

G Master F1.4 wide-angle prime lens

XA elements and ED glass for high resolution throughout the image area

XD Linear Motors offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

Learn more about FE 35mm F1.4 GM

Focus with higher resolution using the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens

FE 14mm F1.8 GM

Features

G Master F1.8 ultra wide angle prime lens

XA elements and Super ED glass and two ED glasses for high resolution throughout the image area.

Large-aperture ultra-wide perspectives in an incredibly compact lens

Learn more about FE 14mm F1.8 GM

Focus with higher resolution using the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens

FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Features

G Master F1.4 wide-range prime lens

DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) for quiet, highly precise focus lens control

Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements contribute to high resolution

Learn more about FE 24mm F1.4 GM

Focus with higher resolution using the Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens

FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Features

G Master F1.8 telephoto prime lens

XD Linear Motor offering excellent response and fast, precise, quiet AF

XA elements and Super ED glass for high resolution throughout the image area

Learn more about FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Conversations with Grace

Inspired by a real married couple, read how Grace Liu came up with the idea for The Cabinet, along with other fun facts about the film.

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