Shawn Cao

BIOGRAPHIE

Shawn, a director, cinematographer, producer, and the founder of Fungot Film Studio, boasts six years of experience in the industry. He earned his master's degree in cinematography from the New York Film Academy in 2023. Shawn's repertoire as a director and cinematographer spans a diverse range of themes, with a particular expertise in science fiction, suspense, and humanistic subjects. His acclaimed film "GOOD VIBES," where he held roles as both director and cinematographer, achieved significant recognition including the Best Music Video award at the 2023 Huading Awards World Youth Short Film Competition, the prestigious Annual Best Cinematographer Gold Award at the 2022 European Cinematography Awards (ECA), and the Gold Award at the Canada Cinematography Awards (CaCA). Furthermore, "GOOD VIBES" garnered nominations at over forty international and domestic film festivals, including the Burbank International Film Festival, Glendale International Film Festival, and Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF). Shawn's prowess extends to his 35mm film short "THE GUIDE TO THE LIGHT," where he contributed as both director and cinematographer. This project received nominations for Best Short Film at the 36th Huading Awards, claimed the Best Cinematography title at the Kodak Student Film Festival, and earned the esteemed Gold Award for Best Cinematographer at the New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA).

FILMOGRAPHIE