Chloé Zhao is an acclaimed writer, director, editor, and producer originally from Beijing. A 2015 Red Nation International Film Festival alumna, she received the RNCI Red Nation Award®️ for Best Picture, Best Director, and Outstanding Actress for her debut feature, Songs My Brothers Taught Me. Her second feature, The Rider, was also recognized by the festival with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Outstanding Actress—further affirming her singular cinematic voice and her commitment to intimate, character-driven storytelling rooted in authenticity and humanity.

Her third feature, Nomadland, earned acclaims including the Golden Lion at the 2020 Venice Film Festival; Golden Globe®️, BAFTA, DGA and PGA Awards; three Film Independent Spirit Awards and three Oscars®️, including Best Director, Best Actress and Best Picture. Chloé, who co-wrote and directed Marvel Studios’ Eternals, launched Book of Shadows in 2023 – a production company, with producing partner Nic Gonda.

Most recently, Chloé co-wrote and directed Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Hamnet won Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Jessie Buckley. The film has also received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress.