Xu Xiaoxi, a Chinese filmmaker, hails from the vibrant city of Chengdu.
He embarked on his academic journey, graduating from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa, where he earned a Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Video Art, impressing with his work "The Fluxes of ID".
In 2008, Xiaoxi relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking at the prestigious New York Film Academy, situated within the iconic Universal Studios in Hollywood.
He successfully completed his studies in 2009, culminating in the feature film "Desire Street", shot on 16mm film stock. This remarkable achievement earned Xiaoxi a Special Mention for Best Feature Film at the Mix Mexico Film Festival in 2011.
Throughout his career, Xiaoxi has collaborated on various projects, showcasing his versatility as a cinematographer, editor, and writer. Notably, he worked on the award-winning short film "Toto Forever", directed by Roberto F. Canuto.
In 2010, his short film "Mei Mei" premiered at several film festivals, garnering attention and acclaim.
Xiaoxi continued to hone his craft, working in the fields of advertisement and fiction films in Chengdu, China, from 2012 to 2013.
His first professional fiction short film, "Ni Jing: Thou Shalt Not Steal", was shot in China and is set to be released in 2013, marking a significant milestone in Xiaoxi's burgeoning career as a filmmaker.
