I'm Hang "Dara" Zhao, an Art Director and Concept Illustrator of Local 800 Art Director Guild. I’m also a freelance Production Designer based in LA.

Originally hailing from China, my journey in the Hollywood world of film began with earning my Master's Degree in Fine Arts in Film Production Design from the American Film Institute in 2018. That same year, I joined the Local 800 Art Director Guild. I’m also a connect member in BAFTA.

My cinematic adventures have taken me across the globe, with work experiences spanning Los Angeles, London, Atlanta, New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and beyond. Before pursuing my master's in the U.S., I spent a few years in the Chinese film industry, amassing over 18 years of experience in the realm of Fine Art.

I've had the pleasure of contributing to various feature films, including Disney's “Moana”"The Little Mermaid," "Disenchanted," “Percy Jackson and Olympians,”Netflix “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”, NBC Universal's "Wicked," Warner Bros.' "The Color Purple," HBO/A24 “The Sympathizer”etc.

Aside from my art department work for major production, I'm also a freelance Production Designer with working experiences in both U.S. and China. Over the past 8 years, I did production design for commercials, music videos, and short films. Some of these projects have been featured in over 20 major festivals, including Cannes, Busan Film Festival, Palm Springs, Hawaii Film Festival, and even earned recognition at the DGA Student Award.