Shicong Zhu is an award-winning writer, director, and producer recognized as one of the leading voices in vertical short drama. As Head of Studio (West Coast Production) at DramaBox, she oversees all U.S.-based productions - in-house, co-produced, and vendor - delivering premium mobile-first originals at scale.
Previously an Executive Producer at ReelShort, Zhu helped shape the early creative grammar of vertical storytelling, producing multiple viral hits with over 500M total views, including The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband (300M+), We Will Love Again, True Luna, and the Award-winning The Quarterback Next Door. Her directorial work includes We're Never Ever Getting Back Together, featured as a Guardian article cover story.
Zhu is committed to creating innovative, emotionally resonant mobile-first content, with a focus on stories for traditionally under-served audiences worldwide.