Directing
Nanfu Wang
Nanfu Wang is an acclaimed filmmaker currently residing in New York City, known for her impactful documentaries that explore complex social issues. Her feature documentary, *I Am Another You*, made its debut at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in 2017, where it competed in the documentary feature category. Wang's first feature film, *Hooligan Sparrow*, was recognized with a shortlist nomination for the prestigious Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature in 2017. Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016, *Hooligan Sparrow* had a successful theatrical release across North America and was subsequently made available on platforms such as POV, Netflix, Amazon, and iTunes.
This powerful film has garnered over twenty international accolades, including the esteemed Cinema Eye Honor, the George Polk Award, and the Truer than Fiction Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. In recognition of her emerging talent and contribution to the field of documentary filmmaking, Wang received the Emerging Filmmaker Award from the International Documentary Association (IDA) in 2016. Her work consistently highlights her commitment to shedding light on pressing human rights issues, and she continues to inspire audiences around the world with her storytelling.
