Frank Sun is a director and cinematographer based in New York City. Born in China and raised in the American South, he grew up navigating the contradictions of culture, assimilation, and identity—experiences that continue to shape his voice as a storyteller.
Frank began his career shaping story on EMMY WINNING CBS’s Survivor. From there, he transitioned into directing and shooting commercial and branded work, with clients including Peloton, Ralph Lauren, Lexus, NYFW, etc. His visual style balances raw intimacy with cinematic polish, rooted in a deep curiosity for people and place.
He has shot feature films acquired by Amazon and Netflix. His music video work has been exhibited at SFMOMA, Zaha Hadid Gallery, and the Cooper Hewitt.
Frank is now focused on developing original narrative work as a director and lensing commercial work as a cinematographer.
His current slate of shorts and a debut feature explores ambition, abandonment, and cultural tension through drama and comedy. we are kings, a short film which frank wrote and directed, will premier in the 2025 tribeca festival.
cinematography Representation: south james
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