Hong Zhou

Dr. Hong Zhou serves as Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University's College of Communication and Media Programs, specializing in fictional narrative filmmaking and cinematography. With technical expertise in both 16mm film and digital cinema technologies, he contributes to cinematic education through courses in film production, screenwriting, and HD cinematography.

• M.F.A. from York University (2000)
• Specializes in surrealist and Chinese cinema influences
• Active in digital cinema technology exploration

His research bridges traditional film and digital media through:

• HD cinematography aesthetics
• Conscious/subconscious narrative dynamics
• Experimental filmmaking techniques

Prof. Zhou's recent creative projects include narrative films examining urban encounters and familial relationships, leveraging new digital cinema capabilities for expressive storytelling.