Tianming Zhou (Alaric) is a Chinese filmmaker and photographer based in the USA. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Hong Kong and earned an MFA from Duke University. His work blends documentary practice with experimental storytelling, often exploring themes of mental health, urban development, language, destruction, and memory. In addition to his artistic practice, he works as an independent editor for narrative films and commercials. He is also a recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant 2024.