Hao Zheng | 源根

Los Angeles | Beijing

Studied at Emerson College (Film Production) and AFI (Directing), Hao Zheng is a recent Student Academy Award winning director transitioned from being a professional actor in popular Chinese films and TV shows. With short films getting international recognition including Show Me Shorts New Zealand (Best International Film Award), AT&T Film Award, Nowness Awards, Short Shorts Tokyo, Aspen Short Fest among more than 100 film festivals, he is developing a range of multi-cultural projects in both China and the US.

Recently, Hao was recognized by 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 List (Hollywood & Entertainment). and was selected as a 2020 Disney Launchpad Director, 2020 HBOAccess Directing Program Fellow, 2019 Viacom ViewFinder Program Finalist, and a 2019 First International Film Festival Directing Lab Fellow.

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