Ziyu Gao
- Editor
- Producer
- Director
Ziyu Gao is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, and model based in New York City. At just 18 years old, she has already directed multiple short films that have earned recognition from prominent international festivals, including the Los Angeles Film Awards and the Independent Shorts Award. She was honored with the prestigious Roger Rees Award for Excellence in Acting.
Her creative journey began with theater and dance and later expanded into film, earning a coveted spot at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program, where she directed and produced five short films in six weeks. She has produced two award-winning films under her production company, Creative Picture Productions, which she founded to amplify underrepresented voices and tell bold, impactful stories.
Ziyu's on-camera work spans from indie short films to feature-length documentaries, where her performances showcase a remarkable range of emotion and depth. Beyond acting and filmmaking, she has graced the pages of fashion magazines and collaborated with brands as a model, combining her eye for aesthetics with her storytelling instincts.
With a mission to empower others and represent women of color in cinema, Ziyu continues to break barriers as a filmmaker, performer, and creative entrepreneur. She is poised to leave a lasting impact on the industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
Her creative journey began with theater and dance and later expanded into film, earning a coveted spot at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program, where she directed and produced five short films in six weeks. She has produced two award-winning films under her production company, Creative Picture Productions, which she founded to amplify underrepresented voices and tell bold, impactful stories.
Ziyu's on-camera work spans from indie short films to feature-length documentaries, where her performances showcase a remarkable range of emotion and depth. Beyond acting and filmmaking, she has graced the pages of fashion magazines and collaborated with brands as a model, combining her eye for aesthetics with her storytelling instincts.
With a mission to empower others and represent women of color in cinema, Ziyu continues to break barriers as a filmmaker, performer, and creative entrepreneur. She is poised to leave a lasting impact on the industry, both in front of and behind the camera.