For a list of books and resources Chloe recommends in this episode, head over to her shownotes page here: https://88cupsoftea.com/chloezhao/ 

We're thrilled to feature award-winning filmmaker and Marvel's "The Eternals" director Chloé Zhao on the podcast. Her feature debut "Songs My Brothers Taught Me" was produced by Forest Whitaker and her film premiered at Sundance Film Festival and Director's Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival. Chloé was named one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine and her film was nominated for Best First Film, Best Cinematography and Someone to Watch Award at the 2016 Independent Spirit Awards. In 2017, she directed "The Rider", a contemporary western drama that follows a young cowboy's journey to discover himself after a near-fatal accident ends his professional riding career. The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival as part of the Directors' Fortnight selection and won the Art Cinema Award. The film earned her nominations for Best Feature and Best Director at the 33rd Independent Spirit Awards. After earning critical acclaim, she is set to direct “The Eternals” for Marvel, starring Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, and Richard Madden.

In this episode that was originally published and released on March 24, 2016, we discuss how her background shapes the work she creates today, the options for funding of films, the benefits and education that come with attending film labs, ideas and inspiration, the importance of letting go, advice for fellow filmmakers, and so much more. Screenwriters, directors, producers, storytellers- you don't want to miss this one!

“Every decision we make, we are completely responsible. We control our destiny.” -Chloe Zhao

“There is something about you that is in that story. Always.” -Chloe Zhao

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• The various options on financing your film 
• How to communicate with non-actors to deliver performances that serve the scene
• How Chloe builds strong relationships between characters
• We discuss film labs and how it benefits filmmakers
• How online fiction communities help in spreading your stories
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