Domee Shi
Domee Shi is a Canadian animator and director known for her work at Pixar Animation Studios. She gained significant recognition for her directorial debut with the short film 'Bao,' which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2019. Shi is celebrated for her ability to infuse personal storytelling into her projects, often drawing from her own experiences as a woman of Chinese descent. In her latest project, the film 'Elio,' she explores themes of diversity and connection beyond earthly boundaries, presenting a positive portrayal of extraterrestrial beings, which contrasts with traditional sci-fi narratives. Her work consistently emphasizes inclusivity and cultural representation in animation.
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Domee Shi is developing Pixar's first musical.
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Hungary· 2026-03-07
Domee Shi co-wrote and co-directed 'Elio,' which is nominated for best animated feature.
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Canada· 2026-01-22
Domee Shi is a co-director of the Pixar film 'Elio'.
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Portugal· 2025-09-17
Domee Shi co-directed Elio and previously directed the film Red.
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Spain· 2025-07-10
Molina was replaced by co-directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi.
Pixar's 'Elio' bombs at box office after reported removal of queer elements
United States· 2025-07-02
Domee Shi is a co-director of the film 'Elio' alongside Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-06-25
Domee Shi is one of the directors working on the film Elio.
Index - Kultúr - A Pixar új meséje után mi is azt akarjuk majd, hogy elraboljanak a földönkívüliekHungary· 2025-06-24Domee Shi directs Elio with a finely tuned sensitivity.
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Paraguay· 2025-06-19
Domee Shi is one of the co-directors of the animated movie Elio.
Pixar’s outer-space adventure Elio is not nearly as out of this world as it thinks it isCanada· 2025-06-19
Domee Shi co-directs Pixar's wholly original tale about a young boy who has a close encounter of the third kind.
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Domee Shi is a director who discusses the positive portrayal of aliens in Elio.
Un viaje al interior de Pixar para conocer Elio, la nueva película de Disney que se pregunta ¿Y si los extraterrestres no fueran el enemigo?
Uruguay· 2025-05-30