Alyce Tzue Joins United Talent Agency Ahead of Netflix Feature Debut

Emerging filmmaker Alyce Tzue has officially signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation across all aspects of her burgeoning career. This significant partnership precedes Tzue's highly anticipated feature directorial debut with Netflix's animated family comedy, 'Steps'. The film, slated for release on November 20, offers a fresh perspective on the Cinderella fairy tale, re-imagining the narrative through the eyes of the stepsisters. Its impressive voice cast includes Amanda Seyfried, Bette Midler, Daniel Radcliffe, Peter Dinklage, and Ali Wong, with Tzue co-directing alongside John Ripa, from a screenplay by Jen Chuck, Felicia Ho, and Riki Lindhome.

Tzue's journey into the animation world is marked by notable achievements. Before 'Steps', the Taiwanese American filmmaker contributed to Oculus Story Studio's 'Henry' as an animator, a project that made history by becoming the first virtual reality film to win an Emmy. She also served as an executive producer for the 2024 animated feature, 'Little Emma'. Her breakthrough moment arrived with her short film, 'Soar', which she both wrote and directed, earning her a Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her talent was further recognized in 2016 when Variety named her one of their '10 Animators to Watch', highlighting her early passion for capturing movement and the sky as her primary creative inspirations. Tzue's academic background includes studying architecture at Princeton University, followed by an MFA in 3D animation from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She maintains representation with The Gotham Group and Bloch Law LLP.

Alyce Tzue's partnership with United Talent Agency represents a pivotal moment in her career, poised to amplify her unique storytelling vision and technical prowess in the animation industry. Her ability to blend innovative perspectives with established narratives, as seen in 'Steps', underscores a creative spirit that promises to inspire and entertain audiences. This collaboration not only acknowledges her past accomplishments but also signals a bright future for a filmmaker dedicated to pushing the boundaries of animated storytelling, enriching the cinematic landscape with her distinctive voice.