Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way

Having built a colorful queer life in Iowa, an aspiring costume designer visits their homeland of Guam to make costumes for a children’s theater and reconnect with distanced parents.

Screenings

In Person

August 38:30PM EDTVirtual

Virtual

August 3 – August 5

August 1 – August 3

Directors Spotlight

A picture of a non-binary person named Zhou Hao. He has long, straight black hair that frames his face and slightly falls towards his shoulders. He is wearing a light purple shirt over a white top. The background is softly blurred, comprising natural elements such as trees and greenery. His expression is neutral, yet slightly contemplative, with his gaze directed slightly off-camera.

Hao Zhou

Director

Hao Zhou is a filmmaker from southwest China, currently based in Ohio. Their films focus on queer and feminist themes. Their latest films include “Like What Would Sorrow Look” (2024), “Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way” (2024), “Here, Hopefully” (2023). An alum of Berlinale Talents, Zhou has screened at Locarno, Berlinale, SXSW, Rotterdam, and others.

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Runtime: 21 minutes
Country: United States, Guam
Language: English
Director: Hao Zhou
Cast: Hao Zhou
Cinematographer: Hao Zhou
Composer: Tyler Hill
Producer: Tyler Hill
Screenwriter: Tyler Hill
Editor: Hao Zhou
Executive Producer: Caitlin Mae Burke
Sound Design: Tyler Hill
Premiere: Philadelphia