Mollye Asher is an American film producer, director, writer and editor.

She is best known for producing the drama film Nomadland, which was nominated for six Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards, and won three -- Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress.

[1] In an interview, Asher said that she was raised in a family with "very strong political views" who would often talk about the news around the dinner table.

[2] Originally Asher intended to be a singer, undergoing classical vocal training at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, then continuing to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts to pursue a career in musical theater.

[2] Asher has professionally partnered with director Chloé Zhao on three films: The Rider, Songs My Brothers Taught Me, and Nomadland.