Domee Shi is a renowned Canadian animator, film director, and screenwriter, whose impressive career has been marked by numerous milestones and achievements. She has directed several notable films, including the critically acclaimed short film Bao, released in 2018, and the feature films Turning Red, set to release in 2022, and the upcoming Elio, scheduled for 2025, alongside Madeline Sharafian and Adrian Molina. Shi's accomplishments have made her a trailblazer in the industry, as she became the first woman to direct a short film and then the first woman to receive sole director's credit on a feature film for Pixar.
Prior to her directorial ventures, Shi began her journey at Pixar in 2011 as a storyboard artist, contributing to multiple films, including Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, and Toy Story 4. Her work also extended to Incredibles 2, where she served as an additional story artist.
Shi's outstanding work on Bao earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards. Her film also received nominations for the 43rd Annie Awards, the International Online Cinema Awards, and the Tribeca Film Festival. Furthermore, Shi was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for Turning Red, solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
