Zhang Chiyu (; born 9 February 1986) is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and producer best known for his directorial films such as Never Say Die and Moon Man.
Biography Zhang was born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, on 9 February 1986, and graduated from Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication. During his college years, he published two online novels, My Model Neighbor and Youth is a Turmoil.
In 2017, Zhang made his directorial debut Never Say Die with Song Yang. The film is the third highest-grossing in China in 2017 and the sixth highest-grossing ever in the country, with a gross of (US$334 million). He was nominated for Best Director and Best Young Director at the 9th China Film Director's Guild Awards and Best New Director at the 23rd Huading Awards.
In 2022, Zhang directed Moon Man, a science fiction comedy film starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. Moon Man grossed a total of $460.3 million at the Chinese box office, which making it the eleventh-highest-grossing film of 2022.
Filmography As director Year English title Chinese title 2017 Never Say Die co-director Song Yang 2022 Moon Man
As screenwriter Year English title Chinese title 2017 Never Say Die co-scriptwriter Song Yang 2022 Moon Man co-screenwriter Qian Chenguang/ Dai Si'ao/ Shen Yuyue
As producer Year English title Chinese title 2020 Dear, Did You Not Expect It 2022 Moon Man
Film and TV Awards Year Nominated work Award Category Result 2018 Never Say Die 9th China Film Director's Guild Awards Best Young Director Best Director 23rd Huading Awards Best New Director
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