Shange Zhang
Directing
Biography
Born and raised in China, Shange Zhang found his passion for filmmaking and has worked as a film director since 2015. His short film "The Five Minutes" was selected by several International Film Festivals including Florida Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, Foyle Film Festival, and won the best Sci-fi Short film in 2019 Los Angeles Film Award and Asian On Film Festival.
Known For
In 2014, 24-year-old USC graduate student, Xinran Ji, was beaten to death by four teens when returning home from a study session. A lawyer, Rose Tsai, took it upon herself to tirelessly advocate on his behalf and represent his parents, as they attempt to understand the senseless tragedy together.
Unfinished Lives
A teenager comes to terms with his place in the world when he learns of his mother’s immoral past the day before his grandfather’s funeral.
Caramel
A businessman in mourning uses a special telephone booth to have a final talk with his departed wife.