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NICHOLAS GAO

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Gao

A filmmaker, journalist, and community organizer passionate about storytelling, social impact, and creative media. I use visual narratives to spark change, amplify unheard voices, and explore the intersections of culture, identity, and truth.

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ABOUT

I'm a 17-year-old student from Hong Kong with a passion for journalism, anthropology, and human connection. Through reporting, writing, and visual storytelling, I aim to uncover meaningful narratives that reflect the complexity of real people. Whether behind the camera or in the field, I seek to document voices that are often overlooked - and to share them in ways that inspire empathy, understanding, and change.

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Founder and editor-in-chief of a multilingual documentary journalism channel featured on YouTube and Bilibili. Known for its investigative depth and editorial independence. Over 100+ videos published.

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I am the president of a Hong Kong-based youth NGO (Section 88 recognized) across 12 local & international schools. Spearheaded events, cross-school leadership training, and launched plans for youth empowerment.

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Produced a 40-minute feature film: Hong Kong millennials were the first modern Asian Chinese generation that had an opportunity to ask in mass: What do we want to be? What is our role in the world?

Featured Projects

A selection of my most impactful work across film, journalism, and community initiatives.

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My Other Interests and Hobbies

Hong Kong Community

From a young age, I've been interested in learning more about Hong Kong and the diverse ethnic, socioeconomic groups in my city.

Solo Travel

I frequently take the high-speed rail to Shenzhen and other mainland Chinese cities during the weekend, enhancing my cultural knowledge.

Interior Design

I spent months planning and redesigning my bedroom, chatting on forums about specifications, color palettes, and more.

Volunteering

I am a volunteer at Crossroads and One Inch Vertical. I interact with and teach African migrant children and other ethnic communities.

Lego

I've always been interested in LEGO and using my imagination to create something new. I enjoy building small sets in my free time with my friends.

Qualifications

I'm a member of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Scholastic Press Association, and International Doc Association.

My Other Interests and Hobbies

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Hong Kong Community

From a young age, I've been interested in learning more about Hong Kong and the diverse ethnic, socioeconomic groups in my city. I enjoy traveling around my city - particularly to obscure, less well-known locations, talking to locals.

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Solo Travel

I frequently take the high-speed rail to Shenzhen and other mainland Chinese cities during the weekend. Despite the proximity to HK, there are huge differences in culture and language; I enjoy documenting & sharing these differences online.

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Volunteering

I am a volunteer at Crossroads and One Inch Vertical. I interact with and teach African migrant children (who have been displaced by war or famine). I have worked on and led a  comprehensive sports curriculum for these disadvantaged youth.

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Lego

I've always been interested in LEGO and using my imagination to create something new. I enjoy building small sets in my free time with my friends. Most recently, I have been creating my own model instructions to share with other LEGO enthusiasts.

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Interior Design

I spent months planning and redesigning my bedroom, chatting on forums about specifications, color palettes, and more.

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