BIO

Made in Taiwan; Chien-Yu Wang is an aspiring writer coming from a journalistic background, where she enjoyed telling stories about marginalized groups and people. Prior to entering the MFA program, Chien-Yu co-wrote a TV drama pilot that was nominated for Taiwan's National Screenwriting Award. Her focus now is to incorporate her knowledge of cultures into her films to touch audiences around the world. Chien Yu's thesis film, Whales Don't Come Here Anymore, is an ode to her home and its occupants.