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Chloé Zhao is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker known for her impactful storytelling and distinctive approach to cinema, bringing authentic narratives to global audiences through independent and major studio productions.
Chloé Zhao is listed as a Founder at Noon Creative & Co. This company specializes in marketing and PR within the lifestyle industry, focusing on a holistic and tailored approach for Chinese brands in the U.S.
Chloé Zhao directed the commercial 'Diablo IV: Saviors Wanted' for Blizzard Entertainment in 2023.
Chloé Zhao directed the commercial 'A Clydesdale's Journey' for Budweiser in 2022.
Chloé Zhao, born Zhao Ting, on March 31, 1982, in Beijing, China, is an acclaimed film director, screenwriter, and producer. Her early life included attending a boarding school in London and completing high school in Los Angeles. She pursued higher education at Mount Holyoke College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in political science and minoring in film studies. After working various jobs, she enrolled in the film production program at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, where she refined her filmmaking skills.
Zhao’s career began with short films such as “Daughters” (2010), which earned accolades like Best Student Live Action Short at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. Her feature film debut, “Songs My Brothers Taught Me” (2015), premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards. This film, shot on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, set a precedent for her method of working with non-professional actors and exploring authentic human experiences within natural landscapes. She continued this approach with “The Rider” (2017), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Art Cinema Award and earning critical praise, along with nominations for Best Feature and Best Director at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Her film “Nomadland” (2020) garnered international recognition, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Zhao made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Director for “Nomadland,” becoming the second woman and first woman of color to achieve this honor. She also directed the Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Eternals” (2021) and has several upcoming projects, including a Bass Reeves biopic and an adaptation of “Hamnet,” demonstrating her versatility across different film genres. Her work consistently highlights themes of human connection and authenticity, often drawing inspiration from real-life individuals and locations.
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