Makayla Ya Chih

Makayla Ya Chih is a Taipei-based filmmaker with a focus on narrative storytelling and atmospheric scene management. Her works have been featured in domestic and international festivals including the (...) Busan International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Taipei Film Festival, and Golden Horse Film Festival. In 2024, Cheng wrote and directed the ten-episode series A Perfect Blossom, starring Wu Kang-Ren, Li Mu, and Gao Jie. Following its world premiere at the 2024 Taipei Film Festival, the series was released globally on Netflix and ChungHwa Telecom MOD. Her filmography also includes the award-winning short Spring Awakening (Best New Performer at Taipei Film Festival), as well as Rising Sun and SWIN.