In 1964, Wangchao was born in Nanjing.
In 2001, the film “The Orphan of Anyang” was nominated for the “Directors’ Fortnight ” in the 54th Cannes International Film Festival .
In 2001, the film “The Orphan of Anyang” won Prix FIPRESCI in the 37th Chicago International Film Festival .
In 2004, the film “days and nights” won Best Film, Best Director, Youth Jury Prize in the 26th Nantes International Film Festival des 3continents .
In 2006, the film “Luxury Car” won Best Film in “An Certain Regard’ in the 59th Cannes international Film Festival.
In 2009,the film “Memory of Love” was nominated for the 14th Busan international Film Festival.
In 2011, the film ” The Celestial Kingdom” won Jury Prize in the 8th Chinese Independent Film Festival, and it was nominated for the 16th Busan international Film Festival.
In 2012, the film ” The Celestial Kingdom” won Best Director in the 10th Roman Asian Film Festival.