Taige Shi is a Los Angeles-based director who earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing from the esteemed University of California, Los Angeles School of Television Film and Theater.
As an international artist with a passion for bridging cultural and sociological divides, Taige has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships for his work, including the UCLA Mary Pickford Award, the George & Sakaye Aratani Fellowship, and the John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Fellowship.
Taige's short film "Reconnect" gained international recognition, being selected for several prominent film festivals, including the semifinals of the Rhode Island International Film Festival, which is an Oscar-qualifying event, as well as Newfilmmakers NY, Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest, and the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival.
His thesis film "Koi" earned an honorable mention in the Grand Jury - Narrative Shorts category at the renowned Dances with Films festival, and was also selected for the DisOrient Film Festival and the Hishort! Film Festival.
In addition to his filmmaking pursuits, Taige actively collaborates with various non-profit organizations, producing public service shorts for Human Rights Watch and showcasing his work at events organized by Creative Visions.
Taige's outstanding filmmaking talent has led to his involvement in several prestigious events, including serving as a screener for the 38th and 39th IDA Documentary Awards, and being part of the documentary prescreening committee for the 84th 2024 Peabody Awards.
