ADAM x ELLEN

Adam Azimov and Ellen Wong are known for their kinetic style and heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling. Since bonding over their mutual love of reckless adventure over a decade ago, they have developed into a co-directing duo with visually striking work that ranges from emotionally evocative to gleeful.The daughter of Chinese-Cambodian refugees, Ellen grew up with dreams of being an actor. Against all odds, she burst onto the scene as Knives Chau in the cult classic Scott Pilgrim Vs The World. Honing her skills under the direction of Edgar Wright, she’s gone on to further success in film and TV, including multiple SAG Award nominations for her work on Netflix’s GLOW. Ellen’s experience as an actor birthed a love for directing that she’s been exploring through the years. Her perfect comedic timing, shorthand with actors, and experience in front of the camera provide her with a rare ability when it comes to directing talent. Adam grew up with a steady diet of Beat Generation literature and dreams of hitchhiking the world. He managed to thumb it across Europe and North America, landing in the Yukon with the revelation that the best way to capture the beauty he’d witnessed was through film. Adam kicked off his career as an editor before transitioning to directing, creating award-winning shorts and music videos. His time in post provides him with an invaluable eye for the technical side of production, focusing on a strong cinematic approach and innovative visual style.