introduction
My name is Caitlin Liao. I was raised in New York City. I am an award-winning writer, artist, and filmmaker.There is no singular category of art that I bind myself to. I write poetry and novels. I paint and I print. I make short films, documentaries, and write screenplays.This diversity of genre is who I am. My methods, mentality, and media may change, but each of the pieces in this portfolio exhibits a part of me and my mind.I hope that my work encourages you to inspire and be inspired.CATEGORIES
awards
2026 brooklyn public library writing awards
silver medalist
For Short Story, March 25, 1911. Second out of 1000 entries.
2025 golden quill writing competition
gold medal
For short story, march 25, 1911.
2026 Scholastic art & writing awards
regional gold & silver medalist
Gold medal for painting, self portrait. Artwork chosen for display in the metropolitan museum of art. Silver medals for numerous poems. read here.
2026 girls of new york film festival
Best narrative story
For narrative film, rosie. Film screened twice to over a hundred audience members.
2026 ny statewide independent school film festival
silver award for documentary
For documentary film, spin city. Film screened twice to over a hundred audience members.
2026 youth leadership summit
finalist
For work of non-profit pens UP. finalist of hundreds of applicants. presented to an audience of two-hundred.