Aisling "Ash" Chin-Yee is a renowned producer, writer, and director with a strong presence in both Montreal, Canada, and Los Angeles, California. Her impressive career has been marked by numerous accolades, including being featured on the DOC NYC's 40 under 40 list in 2021.
In Canada, Aisling was recognized as a Rising Film Star by Now Magazine in 2019, a testament to her growing influence in the film industry. The same year, she made her feature film directorial debut with The Rest of Us, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to great acclaim.
In 2020, Aisling co-directed, co-wrote, and edited the documentary No Ordinary Man, which was released at several prominent festivals, including TIFF, AFI, and Doc NYC. The documentary went on to win awards at various festivals between 2020 and 2021, further solidifying Aisling's reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
In addition to her work in film, Aisling has also been a driving force behind the #AfterMeToo movement, which she co-founded in 2017. This grassroots initiative aims to create a safer and more inclusive environment for women in the entertainment industry.
Throughout her career, Aisling has produced several critically acclaimed feature films, including Rhymes for Young Ghouls, Last Woman Standing, The Saver, and Inside These Walls. She has also written and directed several short films and documentaries, including the multi-award winning Synesthesia.
In 2021, Aisling is set to direct the feature film The Day Between, which she also wrote. This highly anticipated project marks another milestone in her impressive career, which has been marked by her unwavering dedication to her craft and her commitment to creating thought-provoking and impactful films.
