Zero Chou
Zero Chou (Chinese周美玲, Pinyin Zhou Meiling, born July 24, 1969 in Keelung, Taiwan) is a Taiwanese journalist, film producer and film director.
Life
After her schooling Chou studied philosophy at the National University Chenghi in Taiwan. After her studies, Chou worked as a journalist. In addition, Chou has worked as a film producer and film director and made several documentaries and films. Chou lives in Taiwan with her longtime companion Hoho Liu.
Filmography (selection)
Documentation
- Looking For The Forgotten Artists ( Chinese:走 找 布袋戏 的 老 艺 师) 1997
- Artist And His Daughter ( Chinese:艺术家 和 他 的 女儿) 1997
- Memories Of The Taiwanese master ( Chinese:师 影) 1997
- Yi Shi Zai Hai Shi Zhong ( Chinese:遗失 在 海峡 中:乌丘) 1998
- Being Ceased ( Chinese:断 曲:走 寻 布袋戏 后 场 的 老 乐 师) 1998
- Mother And Son ( Chinese:妈妈 遗失 与 捡到 的 孩子) 1998
- Democracy Show ( Chinese:民主 的 头人:政治 秀) 1998
- Wanderers ' Bay ( Chinese:飘泊 的 港湾:百年 基隆港) 1998
- Floating Islands ( Chinese:流 离岛 影) 2000
- Before The Radiation ( Chinese:辐射 将至) 2000
- Headhunting Festival ( Chinese:人头 祭 的 故事) 2000
- Zou Ji Zhan To ( Chinese:邹 族 战 祭) 2000
- Corners ( Chinese:私 角落) 2001
- Poles Extremity ( Chinese:极端 宝岛) 2002
- The Kinmenese Tracks ( Chinese:火车 在 海边 游) 2003
- Father In The Black List ( Chinese:黑名单 爸爸) 2004
Movies
- A Film About The Body ( Chinese:身体 影片) 1996
- Splendid Float ( Chinese:艳光四射 歌舞团) 2004
- The Road On The Air ( Chinese:单车 上路) 2006
- Spider Lilies ( Chinese:刺青) 2007, ( Teddy Award, 2007)
- Drifting Flowers ( Chinese:漂 浪 青春) 2008
Prizes and Awards (selection)
- Champion 2002 Taipei Film Festival for Best Documentary: Corners
- 2003 winner Marseille Festival of Documentary Film for Best Documentary: Poles Extremity
- Winner 2004 Golden Horse Award for Best Make Up and Costume Design: Splendid Float
- Winner 2004 Golden Horse Award for Best Original Film Song: Splendid Float
- Winner 2004 Golden Horse Award for Best Taiwanese film of the Year: Splendid Float
- Winner of the CJ Asia Independent Film Festival audience prize: Spider Lilies
- Winner 2007 Teddy Award for Best Gay / Lesbian Feature Film at the Berlin Film Festival Teddy Award