Xingzhong Zhao

Golden Zhao (Xinzhong Zhao) graduated from the UCLA MFA Cinematography program, and has worked as director of photography and creative director for over eight years. His work span the areas of narrative films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos in both China and the U.S. During his time at UCLA, he was mentored (and continue to be mentored today) by Tom Denove, who has worked various acclaimed films and television shows including Star Trek. Golden has been awarded eleven ADDY (American Advertising Awards) gold awards, six ADDY silver awards, three ADDY bronze award and two Telly Awards. Two 30-second spots he directed and DPed for Coca-Cola and Regal Films, Frozen In Time and Just In Time, have been screening nationwide in 2017 and 2018. His projects have been awarded and/or nominated in 33rd ASC Awards Heritage Awards, the LA INDIE Film Festival, the Memphis INDIE Film Festival, the LA International Culture Film Festival, the UCLA Spotlight Festival, and the student section of the Emmy Awards.