Shicong Zhu (she/they) is a writer/Director based in Los Angeles with an M.F.A. in Film & Television Production from USC School of Cinematic Arts.
During the 2021 China lockdown, Shicong directed a successful web series on Youku, illuminating the power of creating content for women and by women. She also undertook a Queer short film project in suburban Beijing, overcoming challenges posed by the nation-wide lockdown and navigating the impact of restrictions faced by certain banned queer social groups. Despite obstacles, the film was finished in four days, showcasing Shicong's tenacity. This experience led to a feature script recognized by major studios and advancing in Sundance's second round.
A recipient of the 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grant, Shicong is an Emerging Filmmaker at Cannes Marché Du Film - American Pavilion and an Award-winner and mentee at the China Sci-Fi Conference. Her previous creations blend ancient lore, dream spaces, and technology to explore spirituality in contemporary settings, earning accolades from festivals such as Fantasia, Aesthetica, and LA Asian Pacific Film Festival.
