Zhang + Knight

Directing

Zhang + Knight are a London based directing duo who create vivid films which explore themes of cultural identity through traditional folklore. They begun their career in music videos and adverts and are now making narrative work. Their video ‘Softly’ for Arlo Parks showcases their dazzling set design with a surreal cityscape unraveling before her. Promos for London Grammar, Meryem Aboulouafa and Eden have been awarded at D&AD, Creative Circle and Kinsale, and Zhang + Knight also won Best New Director at the UKMVAs in 2018. Their 2019 short film ‘Sweep Away Hungry Ghosts’ gained Official Selection at Slamdance and won them a place on the BFI Flare X BAFTA Mentorship Program. Their powerful work for Stonewall earlier this year has been recognised in various award shows, most recently winning two British Arrows this year. Other accolades include a nomination for New Director of the Year at Young Arrows 2023, being official selection for the APA collection 2023, several Creative Circle and The One Show gongs, where they were also named as 2023's Young Guns winners.