Sijia earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Academy of Art University in 2020. In May 2026, he graduated from the Expanded Animation (XA) program at University of Southern California. He has developed a deep understanding and extensive practical experience across 2D animation, 3D animation, stop motion, live action filmmaking, and AI-driven production workflows.

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He is recognized within the industry for his exceptional use of AI technologies, strong cinematic language, outstanding budget and timeline control, and, most importantly, his storytelling abilities. His work particularly focuses on commercial genres including animation, family entertainment, science fiction, mystery, and thriller films.

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His short film Cat Chaser was selected as the opening film for the VR/XR exhibition at the 2024 Golden Rooster Awards, one of China’s most prestigious film festivals. He has collaborated extensively with major studios and filmmakers, including Wanda Pictures, Wajijiwa Entertainment, and Yu Baimei.

In 2025, his AI short film Torment won Best AI Short at the LA Shorts International Film Festival, an Academy Award–qualifying festival. His collaboration with Alibaba’s Wan2.6 team on the film Predator received widespread acclaim and was featured in People's Daily, China’s largest newspaper.