Ash Xu

Ash Xu is a producer, creator, and filmmaker based in Palo Alto, CA and a recent graduate of the film and television program at the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She has a knack for filming industry-grade product commercials in her own home. She is an artist through and through, from pop ads to paper art masterpieces. Ash aims to promote the presence of minority filmmakers in the industry and to use the medium as a pathway for societal change.

Creator Track

Look Mom, I Made It! Turning Your Skills into Commercial Work

Location: Room 204

Thursday, June 27

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Featuring: Ash Xu, Kara Lewis, Jake Ceja and more

Meet the creators who are blurring the line between social and traditional media! From helping small businesses with promotional videos, to working with celebrities and even making food thirst traps — these creative powerhouses have tapped into their videography skills to transition into the commercial realm. Hear their success stories and their best advice for other creators who are looking to do the same!

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Creator Track

From Raw Footage to Masterpiece: The Power of Editing

Location: Room 210

Friday, June 28

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Featuring: Hayden Hillier-Smith, Ash Xu, Kara Lewis and more

Any editor can tell you that editing has the transformative power to mold a single piece of video into a plethora of genres and emotional journeys. From meticulous footage cuts and the addition of sound effects to the strategic layering of background music, learn from these editing masters how to infuse your vlogs with the magic of captivating storytelling.

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Community Track

Standby Meet & Greet

Location: Hall D - Meet & Greet Hall

Saturday, June 29

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Featuring: Rachel Pizzolato, kiranandnivi, Ash Xu and more

Rachel Pizzolato - Queue 1, Pro Photo

Kiranandnivi - Queue 4, Pro Photo

Ash Xu - Queue 6, Pro Photo

Alicia Mccarvell - Queue 11, Selfie/Autograph

Timm Chiusano - Queue 12, Selfie/Autograph

All standby meet & greets will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited capacities. If you’d like to join the standby line for this session, enter the Meet & Greet Hall through Lobby D, head to the Meet & Greet Standby Desk, and let staff know which session you’d like to attend.

The standby line will close 30 minutes after the session start time.


 

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