Ziqi Yang
Ziqi Yang is a Los Angeles-based director and cinematographer. She holds an MFA in Film and TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and a bachelor's degree in Film & TV Production and Advertising from Boston University. Born in Guangzhou, China, and having lived in multiple global cities, she is passionate about using storytelling to explore diverse cultures and connect people through shared experiences. Her work spans narrative, documentary, and commercial projects, with films recognized at various festivals for their impact and creativity. Ziqi was nominated and selected for the Sony Future Cinematography Program. Her script ECLIPSE was awarded the 2024 Sloan Production Grant. In the same year, she was selected from over 7,000 applicants for the Academy Gold Rising Program, a talent development initiative by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Ziqi received the USC Jon M. Chu Endowed Student Fund Scholarship in recognition of her achievements as an emerging Asian filmmaker.