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Chloé Zhao
Film & Storytelling

Chloé Zhao

Teaches Visual Storytelling

Chloé Zhao is an Oscar-winning director known for Nomadland and Hamnet. Born in Beijing, she's become one of cinema's most distinctive voices — blending documentary realism with deeply human stories. She used meditation and dance to direct her cast in Hamnet.

4 lessons4+ hours of contentAll free on YouTube

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Deep Dives

Key Concepts You'll Learn

Documentary Realism

Blend real people and locations with fictional stories for authenticity.

Directing Through the Body

Use movement and meditation to unlock performances, not just words.

The Outsider's Eye

Being an outsider gives you a unique perspective on any story.

Patience with Vision

Great films require time — let the story find its own rhythm.