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.
Born on Aug 08, 1989 (36 years old)
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Portugal:
Domee Shi is a co-director of the Pixar film 'Elio'.
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Spain:
Domee Shi co-directed Elio and previously directed the film Red.
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United States:
Molina was replaced by co-directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi.
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Dominican Republic:
Domee Shi is a co-director of the film 'Elio' alongside Adrian Molina and Madeline Sharafian.
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Hungary:
Domee Shi is one of the directors working on the film Elio.
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Dominican Republic:
Domee Shi directs Elio with a finely tuned sensitivity.
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Paraguay:
Domee Shi is the director of the animated film Elio.
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Canada:
Domee Shi is one of the co-directors of the animated movie Elio.
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Canada:
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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Uruguay:
Domee Shi is a director who discusses the positive portrayal of aliens in Elio.
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