Domee Shi is a Canadian animator and director known for her work at Pixar Animation Studios. She gained significant recognition for her short film, Bao, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2019. Shi's storytelling often draws from her own experiences as a Chinese-Canadian, exploring themes of culture and family. In addition to Bao, Shi has also contributed to various other projects at Pixar, including working as a story artist on films like Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur. She made her feature directorial debut with the film Turning Red, which was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim for its unique perspective on adolescence.