About

PRODUCER &
FIRST A.D

Patty is a powerhouse bilingual producer in Asia, seamlessly blending the precision of a 1st AD with the strategic vision of a commercial film producer. With experience spanning nearly every type of production, she thrives in high-pressure environments where her “I-want-to-control-everything” instinct isn’t just a trait—it’s her secret weapon. A logistical mastermind and creative problem-solver in equal measure, Patty orchestrates productions with an acute understanding of timing, efficiency, and artistic integrity. But beyond bridging the gap between English and Mandarin, she has a rare gift for translating the nuances of Eastern and Western filmmaking cultures, making her an invaluable link between global creative teams.

She has happily worked with acclaimed directors such as Wim Wenders, Stacy Wall, Dave Meyers, Rich Lee, Henry Schofield, Marc Webb, and Theodore Melfie—just to name a few—and has been lucky enough to collaborate with great masters like cinematographers Hoyte van Hoytema and Lawrence Sher. Whether she’s keeping a set running like a well-oiled machine or shaping the bigger production picture, Patty brings a sharp eye for detail, a deep well of experience, and an unshakable commitment to making every project as seamless as it is spectacular.

FROM

born in 1980, year of the monkey. this little monkey’s parents decided to emigrate from taiwan to the U.S of A for her to have better opportunities at the age of 10. life in the new continent starts at learning the 26 alphabets, and eventually (painfully) finishing her bachelor’s degree in studio arts at the university of california, irvine. she first enjoyed a summer of fun-filled craziness, then officially joined the production labor force in los angeles. first working as a production assistant at a local production house in pasadena. she focused mainly on asian co-production service work. as she explored the realm of film production, she found the culture of chinese advertising fascinating; this fascination eventually brought her back to taiwan two years later in 2004. After several years of producing in taiwan, she decided to move again while she was still young at age 27. first stop, beijing. then came Shanghai. working as an executive producer at cheers films shanghai, she was lucky enough to produce commercial projects for the chinese market that films in australia, new zealand, england, scotland, spain, germany, portugal, maldives, and of course, united states. other than the exciting global travel, the greatest advantage of working in china is the chance to work with professionals worldwide. patty is now currently based in Shanghai, she is happily freelancing as first assistant director or producer, however role you need her assistance.