Zechen Su is a Master's student at Columbia University, specializing in Arts Administration and Business. His academic journey began at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he majored in Film & Television. Zechen Su's research focuses on the challenges and development of young filmmakers in the Chinese film industry. The study addresses the current approach to nurturing talent in the Chinese film industry and how it's perceived by the newest generation of filmmakers. This includes examining the impact of various factors like film festivals, gender dynamics, government policies, and censorship on the career development of these young filmmakers.