Alice Gu

Directing

Alice Gu

Known for

Directing

Credits

9 titles

Alice Gu is known for The Donut King (2020), Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young (2024) and Really Good Rejects (2022)

Known for

Behind the camera

Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print poster
7.4

Three filmmakers dive deep into the storied and complex legacy of Ms. magazine through the lens of some of its most iconic covers, featuring never-before-seen archival footage and engaging interviews with the powerful women who shaped the magazine at its inception over fifty years ago

Dear Ms.: A Revolution in Print

2025

The Donut King poster
7.0

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favourite pastry: the doughnut.

The Donut King

2020

The Donut King poster
7.0

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favourite pastry: the doughnut.

The Donut King

2020

The Donut King poster
7.0

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favourite pastry: the doughnut.

The Donut King

2020

Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young poster
NR

After winning Miss International National USA as his alter-ago Ai Mei Shimmer, closeted drag performer and doctor, Ethan Gao, must rush to the hospital when a close patient begins to code, threatening their secret passion of drag.

Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young

2024

Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young poster
NR

After winning Miss International National USA as his alter-ago Ai Mei Shimmer, closeted drag performer and doctor, Ethan Gao, must rush to the hospital when a close patient begins to code, threatening their secret passion of drag.

Shimmer, Inspired by Eva Young

2024

Really Good Rejects poster
NR

The muted tones of rubber bridge guitars have delighted listeners the world over- from Wilco to Taylor Swift’s Folklore. Modern-day luthier Reuben Cox demystifies his process of creating some of rock’s most sought-after guitars.

Really Good Rejects

2022

The Elephant Odyssey poster
NR

The highly unusual trek by a herd of elephants as they diverted from their usual habitat and marched over 1,000 km in China across remote Yunnan Province. They attracted global attention, including live-streamed drone footage.

The Elephant Odyssey

2026

Raised by Waves poster
NR

The documentary follows teenage surfing prodigies Justin (15), Eric (15), and "Baby" Steve Roberson (14) as they prepare to ride the legendary, perilous swells of Maui's iconic JAWS.

Raised by Waves

2025