Chara is a photographer, filmmaker, and graphic designer based in Toronto.
She is the co-founder of Zesty Nobody Studios, a creative production company dedicated to narrative and branded content that amplifies diasporic Asian voices with authenticity and nuance. From short films to brand campaigns to immersive experiences, Chara stories to push the boundaries of what and how stories are told.
She earned a B.A from Toronto Metropolitan University’s RTA School of Media, as well as an Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Press
Exhibitions & Published Work
Crane: The Immersive Experience | Beaver Hall Gallery, 2024
Soho House Toronto x Creative Futures Collective Showcase, 2023
The Space Between: The Experience | Rogers Communication Centre, 2019
Screenings
Official Selection: Toronto Short Film Festival, 2023
Official Selection: Vancouver Asian Film Festival, 2023
Fellowships
Soho House x Creative Futures Collective Mentorship Program
Canon Canada, FUTURES Program
Performance Atelier, Directing Intensive (w. Eugene Ma & Jasmin Mozaffari)