Ning Hao is a renowned Chinese commercial filmmaker, born in Shanxi, China. He studied scenic design at Taiyuan Film School and later transferred to the Art Department of Peking University. Ning eventually graduated from the Beijing Film Academy in 2003 with a degree from the Photography Department.
With an impressive track record of quality films and significant box-office success, Ning Hao has become a legendary figure in the China film industry. He has completed eight films, achieving a total of over 620 million USD at the box-office, making him the top director in China in terms of investment-to-return ratio.
Ning Hao made his debut during his student days with "Incense" and his second full-length feature was "Mongolian Ping Pong," both of which received international acclaim and won numerous grand prizes. His talent has been affirmed by juries worldwide with accolades in the global film industry.
In 2006, Ning Hao wrote and directed "Crazy Stone," a small-budget movie that rocked Chinese audiences and smashed box-office records, clocking 4.5 million USD. The film won the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay and many other awards.
Ning Hao's subsequent films, including "Crazy Racer" (2009),"No Man's Land" (2013),"Breakup Buddies" (2014),and "Crazy Alien" (2018),have all achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim. His film "Breakup Buddies" was the most profitable domestic film of China in 2014 and recorded the greatest audience attendance numbers.
Throughout his career, Ning Hao has been praised by the media and the general audience for his unique filmmaking style and his ability to connect with audiences worldwide. He has become the hottest director in China and has earned his place as a prominent figure in the global film industry.
