Gaoyang

Yanghuixiao Gao (Gaoyang), an independent filmmaker based in the United States, holds a Master's Degree in Film and Media Art from Emerson College. Her cinematic endeavors delve into themes of personal growth with a universal resonance and a distinctly feminine sensibility.

Her latest narrative short film, "What If," has garnered acclaim, earning official selection status at the Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, Oscar and GOYA Awards (Spanish Academy Award) qualifying Huesca International Film Festival, International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) accredited Cinema Jove-Valencia International Film Festival, British Independent Film Award (BIFA) qualifying Directors Notes, and as the winner for best short film at Spello International Film Festival(Italy) and Festival Internacional De Cine Y Multimedia-Fecimu(Argentina).

Gaoyang's previous works have also received notable recognition, including accolades from the Asian Film Festival, Seattle Asian American Film Festival, Hollywood New Directors, LA Documentary Film Festival, New York City Independent Film Festival, and New York International Film Award.

Director | Writer | Cinematographer

Awards

  • 52nd Festival Internacional de Cine de Huesca (GOYA and Oscar® Qualifying), Official Selection

  • 39th Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival (FIAPF Accredited), Official Selection

  • 19th HollyShorts Film Festival (Oscar® Qualifying), Official Selection

  • 18th First International Film Festival, Official Selection

  • Directors Notes (BIFA Qualifying), Official Selection

  • 8th 86356 Jia Village Short Film Week, Best Screenplay

  • WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Long Shorts - Live Action, Award Winner

  • Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (BATFA, Oscar® Qualifying), Semi-Finalist

  • Spello International Film Festival Best Short Film, Award Winner

  • Festival Internacional de Cine y Multimedia, Best International Short Film, Award Winner

  • Asian Film Festival, Los Angeles Hollywood, Short Film, Official Selection

  • Andromeda Film Festival, Best Documentary Film, Award Winner

  • Florence Film Festival, Best Short Documentary, Finalist

  • Hollywood New Directors, Narrative Short, Official Selection

  • LA Documentary Film Festival, Official Selection

  • New York City Independent Film Festival, Documentary Short, Official Selection

  • New York International Film Awards, Documentary Short, Official Selection

  • Oregon Short Film Festival, Drama Micro Film, Official Selection

  • Peak City International Film Festival, Directing Micro Shorts, Award Winner

  • Ridgewood International Film Festival, Student Film, Official Selection

  • Seattle Asian American Film Festival, Narrative Short, Official Selection

  • Tryon International Film Festival, Best Short Dramatic Film, Official Selection