Weimin Zhang

Education

• M.F.A. Film, Ohio University
• M.A. Interactive Multimedia Design, Ohio University
• B.F.A. Cinematography, Beijing Film Academy

Films

• Feature
  • CEO (2003)
  • The Home Bound Crane (1997)
  • The Grandfather Ge, (1994)
  • Good Luck (1993)
• Documentary
  • The Last Days of Beijing Hutongs (Feature) in development
  • The House of Spirit (2001)
  • Nu-shu – The Hidden Language of China’s Women (1996)
• TV Drama Series
  • The Opium War (27 episodes) (1997)
  • The China’s Old Business (26 episodes) (1994)
• Interactive Multimedia Projects
  • Nu Shu - The Secret Language of Women (2007)
  • China Lessons (1999)
  • Scotland Summer School (1998)
  • Pilgrimage to Tibet (1997)

Awards

• Library of Congress Collection - Nu Shu - The Secret Language of Women, 2007
• Distinguished Alumni Award, Ohio University, 2005
• Best Picture, 26th Popular Cinema All Flowers Prize, China, 2004
• Vancouver Asian Film Festival, 2001
• Nominee of Best Documentary Film, Ammy Award, 2001
• Chicago Asian American Film Showcase, 2001
• Huston Children International Film Festival, 2000
• Best Documentary & Audience Favorite Award, 8th Torino International Women’s Film Festival, Italy, 1999
• Best Music, Tashkent International Film Festival, 1997
• Youth Critics Award, Berlin International Film Festival, 1994
• Silver Prize, 1st Changchun International Film Festival, 1994

Fellowships, Grants and Funding

• Pacific Pioneer Grant, 2008
• Wang’s Family Research Grant, 2008
• Presidential Award for Professional Development, SFSU, 2008
• International Development Grant, 2007
• Faculty Research Grant, SFSU, 2007,2008
• Faculty Research Grant, HKBU, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Cannes International Film Festival Kodak Student Program Award, 2000
• Betty Thomas Filmmaking awards, 1999