Feng-I Fiona Roan

Feng-I received her Directing MFA degree from AFI and was previously trained in classical Chinese Literature at National Taiwan University. Her debut feature, American Girl, was shortlisted in the 2021 Tokyo International Film Festival's Asian Future section. The film won four Golden Horse Awards, including Best New Performer for Caitlin Fang, Best New Director for Feng-i Fiona Roan, Best Cinematography for Giorgos Valsamis, the Audience Choice Award, and the FIPRESCI Prize during the 58th Golden Horse Awards. AMERICAN GIRL also won the FIPRESCI Prize during the 58th Golden Horse Awards, Best Narrative Film at the 24th Taipei Film Festival, and Best Asian Chinese-Language Film at the 40th Hong Kong Film Award. American Girl is available on Netflix worldwide. Feng-I's bilingual works focus on female protagonists, exploring their relationships in an intimate, familial, naturalistic atmosphere.