Chara is a filmmaker, photography, and visual 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 is a Canon FUTURES Creator, as well as an alumna of the Soho House Mentorship program. Her photography has been featured in PhotoED Magazine and Hues Magazine. 
As an avid creative explorer, Chara crafts rich and compelling narratives that helps audiences feel seen and understood.
Outside of filmmaking, Chara is a classically trained pianist who graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Music. In her free time, she can be found watching clouds in a field, indulging in a backpacking trip, or creating content on personal growth and creativity.
Clients & Partners
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)
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