Zhiyi Zhao is a Toronto-based filmmaker who believes that art comes before everything. With seven years of experience working on film crews in China and three years directing commercial and YouTube content in Canada, she brings a rare blend of technical precision and human-centered storytelling to her work.

Her multicultural background shapes a creative voice that is both visually restrained and emotionally powerful. Zhiyi’s latest short film, Silent Resilience, continues her commitment to crafting authentic, socially relevant narratives that give voice to those often overlooked.

Driven by truth, clarity, and artistic integrity, she continues to build stories that challenge, illuminate, and inspire.