Dannie Zhao is a Creative Producer & Director based in New York, specializing in Virtual Production and AI-powered storytelling, with a global scope of work.

I am a Creative Producer and Director based in New York, working at the intersection of storytelling, Virtual Production, and AI-driven content.
I hold a dual Master’s degree in Virtual Production from NYU Tisch’s Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center, and a Master’s in Music Production from Berklee College of Music. With a multidisciplinary background that bridges film, technology, and sound, I craft emotionally resonant stories using both traditional and emerging tools.
I’ve contributed to large-scale productions such as Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney), serving on the production management team, and continue to explore how virtual production and generative AI are reshaping the language of cinema.