Born in Hangzhou, China, Shengyuan Tong is a writer-director with a background in film, philosophy, and literature from East China Normal University in Shanghai, where she also gained four years of theater performance experience. Her deep passion for cinematic storytelling emerged during her undergraduate studies. After graduating, she co-founded a studio with friends, producing commercials in Shanghai. Her focus soon shifted to narrative filmmaking, leading her to pursue advanced studies at London Film School, where she continues to hone her craft as a filmmaker.