Nicholas Z. Scott
Nicholas Z. Scott graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Arkansas, which The Atlantic named one of the “Top Five Most Innovative Programs” in America. Specializing in story structure, Nick has taught screenwriting and film at various institutions such as the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, the Shanghai Vancouver Film School, NYU Shanghai, and Tulane Global. He's also given guest lectures on storytelling at Duke Kunshan, the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the University of Southern California – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry.
Since moving to Shanghai in 2013, Nick has written, directed, and produced over a dozen award-winning short films, winning awards in the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Short Film Competition, and the Shanghai 48 Hour Film Project. His films “Requiem for a Martyr” and “Detaching” were both screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023 and 2024 as part of the 48 Hour Film Project’s “Best from Around the World” showcase. His debut feature, a Chinese-language superhero noir is coming in 2026.
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