Zishan Sun is a filmmaker from Shanghai, China, and Seattle, WA. In 2023, she graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, earning a B.F.A. in Film & TV Production and a minor in Business, Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Zishan's cinematic journey began with her early artistic pursuits in songwriting and acting, evolving into a passion for directing and producing. Motivated by the profound influence of art in her life, Zishan focuses on stories that inspire reflection, encouraging viewers to embrace new perspectives while infusing her projects with authenticity and emotional depth.
Other than narrative projects, Zishan loves making music videos and branded content. Her music video "TALK," a collaboration with Deacon Phillippe, gained notable recognition, being screened at the New York International Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles Femme International Film Festival, and Madison Film Festival. "TALK" was also a semi-finalist at Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival. As of November 2023, "TALK" has received four Best Music Video awards and six honorable mentions.