Bofan Zhang

About Bofan Zhang

Bofan Zhang is a bilingual creative producer based in Los Angeles, with an MFA in Creative Producing from Columbia University. She is a BAFTA Connect member, a Film Independent Fellow, and a judge for the Telly Awards. With experience across the U.S, China, and South Korea, her work has been recognized and awarded by BAFTA, the DGA, Focus Features, SXSW, DOC NYC, and the National Board of Review.Her producing credits include #1 BAD DAD (Slamdance, LA Shorts), BLEEDING (Featured in New York Times “Five Horror Movies to Stream Now”, Best Midnight Feature at Dances with Films: NY, Best Screenplay at Grimmfest), VOGUE China x Vivian Wu, VOGUE China Ashley Park x Jia Ling, CHILDREN OF LIGHT (DGA, BAFTA Shortlist, Student Oscar Finalist, Cine Gear Expo, Focus Features Award), THE UNINVITED (SXSW, starring Elizabeth Reaser, Walton Goggins, Pedro Pascal), SÉANCE (starring Scottie Thompson), and GO THROUGH THE DARK (DOC NYC, Big Sky).Bofan has held roles at Ubisoft Film & TV (Asian operations), Foton Pictures (Director of Content Ops), and as Producer’s Assistant to Lynda Obst. She now serves as Executive Producer at ReelShort, leading hit vertical mobisodes that garner tens of millions of views.Her mission is to entertain, elevate underrepresented voices, and drive social impact through compelling storytelling.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Producer

   Crazy Maple Studio

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• Columbia University in the City of New York

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA

  2018 — 2021

• Communication University of China

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2014 — 2018