Who will moderate the evening with Chloé Zhao?

Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker Regina King will moderate the event.

What will be discussed during An Evening with Chloé Zhao?

The conversation will cover Chloé Zhao's entire film career, including her debut feature 'Songs My Brothers Taught Me' and her Best Picture winner 'Nomadland,' featuring film clips.

When and where will An Evening with Chloé Zhao take place?

The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles.

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Regina King to Moderate Chloé Zhao Conversation

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Regina King will moderate an evening with Chloé Zhao.
The event will explore Zhao's entire film career.
It takes place on February 26, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Regina King to Moderate Chloé Zhao Conversation

Oscar-winning actress and filmmaker Regina King is set to moderate an "Evening with Chloé Zhao," presented by Film Independent. The event will feature a conversation exploring Zhao's entire directorial career, including clips from her films.

Their discussion will span from Zhao's debut feature, "Songs My Brothers Taught Me," through her Best Picture-winning film, "Nomadland." King and Zhao developed a friendship during the 2020-2021 awards season while promoting their respective directorial projects.

Zhao has a long-standing relationship with Film Independent, having been a Screenwriting Lab Fellow in 2011. Her early films, "Songs My Brothers Taught Me" and "The Rider," also received support and nominations from the organization.