Director

Born January 5 1974 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Maren Hwang is a new-generation film director.

He was gifted a Betamovie camcorder by his mother when he was young and thus started

creating visual works. He attended School of Visual Arts, NY and Stella Adler Studio of

Acting, NY, USA to study visual arts and theatres.Hwang has directed over 200 commercials

over many years in the field of advertising. Through the power of visuals, he presents

various aspects of life, and always attempts new thinking and expression.

Xiao Mei is Hwang’s first feature film that shows his talent in writing and directing. Beauty

and sorrow intertwine in its mysterious visuals. The film exerts subtle influence on those

in need of change, exuding a solemn, stirring strength of life.