Jonathan Chao is an Asian American director, photographer, and screenwriter based in Los Angeles. He recently graduated from Chapman University with an MFA in Film Directing, following a BA in Anthropology and a minor in Film and TV from UCLA.
As a person of color, Jonathan is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices through his work, both in front of and behind the camera. He gravitates toward coming-of age narratives that explore the intricacies of adolescence, resilience amidst adversity, and the complexities of familial bonds. His films, In the Clouds and Xander, have been showcased at film festivals nationwide, including the San Diego International Film Festival, Dances With Films NY, and LA Shorts.
Jonathan currently works as an assistant to a partner agent in the Motion Picture Literary and Production departments at WME (William Morris Endeavor). He previously completed development internships at companies such as Amazon MGM Studios & Prime Video, Plan B Entertainment, and Blumhouse.
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Favorite Movies
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Good Will Hunting
Goodfellas
Interstellar
Midsommar
Moonlight
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sicario
Superbad
The Social Network
Favorite TV Shows
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Beef
Euphoria
Freaks and Geeks
Invincible
Ted Lasso
The Bear
The Haunting of Hill House
True Detective (Season 1)
Succession
