Joe Hsieh,An independent Taiwan animation director whose works often explore the dark side of human nature and filled with horror and suspense. His films have captured attentions in many international film festivals. "Meat Days" (2006) was nominated in the Hiroshima Animation Film Festivals. "The Present" (2014) was nominated in the Sundance Film Festival. He collaborated in the production of "No. 7 Cherry Lane" (2019) which won Best Screenplay in the Venice International Film Festival. "Night Bus" (2020) was awarded Best Animated Short Film at Sundance Film Festival, Grand Prix Best Short Film at Animafest Zagreb, and received Public Prize at Ottawa International Animation Film Festival, and nominated for Best Short Subject at the Annie Awards.