Shicong Zhu

Shicong Zhu is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles and Beijing. Born and raised in Beijing, Shicong came to America to pursue a college degree in California. After working as a fine art photographer for five years and having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, she attended USC School of Cinematic Arts and received her M.F.A. degree in Film & Television Production. During her time in the film school, Shicong made a music video and several short films featuring a magical realism style, centering the feminine universal experience and human condition. "My Personal Ghost Story," a film focused on the inner life of a domestic violence survivor, was officially selected by Los Angeles Script and Film Festival and Horror Hotel Film Festival. "Anchor Baby," following a day in the life of a pregnant illegal immigrant working in a LA nail salon, received the honor of official selection by Beverly Hills International Film Festival, and screened at TCL Chinese Theater. She went back to China ...