Christine Chen

Christine W. Chen is a Taiwanese American filmmaker, 2025 Academy member (Short Films Branch), and a versatile producer, director, and writer known for bold, character-driven storytelling. She holds a B.A. from Rice University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.

Since 2010, Christine has built a diverse body of work through her production company, Moth to Flame, spanning short films, narrative features, and branded content. Her award-winning projects have screened at top festivals including the New Orleans Film Festival, HollyShorts, and the Bermuda International Film Festival. Her latest feature, Erzulie-a feminist swamp thriller re-imagining mermaid mythology-had a limited theatrical run and is now streaming on major video-on-demand platforms.

In addition to her directorial work, Christine is a seasoned DGA 1st Assistant Director with industry credits dating back to 2016, bringing extensive on-set experience to both independent and studio productions.

Christine is also the co-author of Get Reelisms and ABCs of Filmmaking-educational books designed to make film production accessible to aspiring creatives of all ages. She co-hosts the Get Reelisms Podcast, where she shares behind-the-scenes insights and interviews with fellow filmmakers.