Work with your limitations Zhao's first two films were done with relatively small budgets, so she had to work within the limitations. But that didn't stop her from making these superb movies that won praises and awards. 2/3 Surround yourself with the right people Making a movie is a team effort. It's important to work with the right people. For Zhao, some of these people include her fellow NYU film student and partner Joshua James Richard who also worked with her as a cinematographer. 3/3 Of course, now that all eyes are on Chloé Zhao with the awards season and Eternals already in the pipeline, an important thing is to get the power sleep you deserve.