Jie Zhou

Jie Zhou (she/her) is an M.A. student in Cinema and Media Studies at UCLA, holding a B.A. degree in Cinema and Television. Born and raised in Guangdong Province, China, as a migrant child, she grew up immersed in the region’s rich local culture while being profoundly influenced by Hong Kong’s dynamic cinematic and cultural landscape. Her research primarily employs textual analysis and critical film theories with a keen focus on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and cinematic language.

Beyond academia, Jie actively engages in film-related extracurricular activities, participating in film festivals and production projects. As a dedicated female researcher and practitioner, she strives to bridge the gap between scholarship and creative practice, continuously exploring the evolving landscape of contemporary cinema.

Research Interests

Sinophone Cinema, Asian Cinema, Comedy, Neo-noir, Queer Media, Gender and Sexuality, Critical Theory, Contemporary Film Theories, Film Aesthetics, Film Festival

Selected accomplishments and professional work

Presentations:
Zhou, Jie (2024). “Dead Queer, Happy Ending, and Ghost Culture: A Critical Inquiry into the Emerging Taiwanese Queer Cinema.” Paper presented at the The Pan-Asian Quest for Cultural Authenticity: The Fantastic and the Folkloric in Film and the Creative Industries at the University of Nottingham (Ningbo).

Zhou, Jie (2022). “Perception of Development of Stuart Hall’s Reception Theory in the Post-pandemic Era: Take Comments in Sina Weibo as Example.” Paper presented at the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).

Awards:
Hong Kong Baptist University 64th Commencement Scholastic Award (2024)
University-Level First Class Scholarship (2019-2023)
Gold Award (Microfilm), Academy Award of Advertising Festival of Chinese College Students (2022)

Education

MA, Cinema and Media Studies, UCLA (in progress)
BA, Cinema and Television, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)