Chloé Zhao is a Beijing-born writer, director, editor, and producer. Previous films include Songs My Brothers Taught Me, The Rider, Eternals, and Nomadland, which won three Oscars. Most recently, she directed, co-wrote, and co-edited Hamnet. She launched the production company Book of Shadows in 2023 and Kodansha Studios in 2025.
Kim Gillingham, founder of Creative Dreamwork, guides artists to blend Jungian psychology with creative expression. Trained by Marion Woodman and Sandra Seacat, she views dreams as active collaborators. She worked with directors like Jane Campion and Chloé Zhao. Based in L.A., she leads worldwide workshops and private sessions for diverse artists.
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