Hsi Cheng

Hsi Cheng is a writer, director, producer specializing in social documentaries, currently based in New York City. Growing up in Taiwan, Hsi was deeply influenced by the diverse cultures that surrounded her, igniting her passion for storytelling.

Hsi’s work often delves into themes of identity, community, and resilience, reflecting her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. Her documentary “Find Me” tells the poignant story of a human trafficking victim returning to her home country to find her birth family and reconnect with her identity. The film has received recognition at various film festivals, including DOC NYC and the Big Apple Film Festival, earning accolades for its emotional depth and cultural insights.

In addition to documentaries, Hsi also explores human emotion through narrative storytelling. Her horror romantic drama, “I Heard a Fly Buzz,” examines the unrequited love between two women in the Victorian era. The original script won first place at the Annual School of Visual Arts writing program contest and was published in Match Factory Magazine in 2023. It has also been selected for the New York International Short Film Festival and the Odyssey Film Festival in 2024.

Hsi’s short film "The Balloons" (10mins) in 2022, a drama about grief and friendship, was selected to screen at the SVA's 2022 student film festival.

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