Amber Huang
PORTFOLIO
ah5714@nyu.edu
About me…
I am a passionate director who draws stories from personal experiences as a Chinese-American first-generation immigrant. My stories revolve around family dynamics and provide a sense of a slice of life.
As a senior at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, I have written and directed multiple short films that combine many different skills, such as creativity, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. My most recent short film “GLASS,” has won best director at Seattle Film Festival. In my projects I value diversity, creativity, and collaboration and can bring a fresh and unique perspective to any team I join.
Amber Huang
Writer/Director
Education
New York University
Tisch School of the Arts
2021 - 2025
● Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production Graduation expected May 2025
● Double minor in BEMT (Business, Entertainment, Media, Technology), and Philosophy
Work Experience
Intern Development Producer
Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
Beijing, CN
● Assisted principal producer in all aspects of production, including budgets, outsourcing, scheduling for two short films
● Managed reimbursement processes for all cast and crew and organized all receipts to submit to accounting accurately
● Developed and brainstormed marketing and distribution strategies to promote and release short films in TV programs
Writer/Director for GLASS
Feb 2023 - Present
New York City
● Oversaw all aspects of production, including camera, lighting, art design, sound, talent, etc, and made critical decisions
● Provided clear and concise direction and ensured streamlined tasks within each department to run a smooth operation
● GLASS has officially won Best Student Director and was nominated for Best Young Actress at the Seattle Film Festival
Freelance Filmmaker
Sept 2021 - Present
New York City
● Assistant Director for 7+ short film productions and ensured set schedules were punctual, functional, and safe for all crew
● Producer for 2 productions and crafted budgets and timelines, found crew and cast and kept production smooth sailing
● Successful understanding of all aspects of film production, including development, production, and post-production
Content Creator
Jan 2024 - Present
New York City
● Consistently daily upload of content revolving around fitness tips, healthy lifestyle advice, and high-protein recipes
● Successfully attracted a dedicated following of 10,000 followers within the first three months of daily content creation
● Gained a deep understanding of social media marketing, algorithms, audience engagement, and viewer demographics
“A newly arrived Chinese international student in New York City grapples with homesickness on Chinese New Year's Eve. After a wild night at a party, she confronts the stark reality of her new life and returns home to find solace in familiar traditions.”
American New Year (2022)
"A young woman, undervalued by her father who favors her brother, dreams of escaping to New York City to study fashion design; although she achieves her goal, she discovers that the emotional ties to her problematic family are harder to shed than she anticipated."
Little Butterfly (2023)
Twelve-year-old Xiao Bo navigates life in a household with an autistic older brother, feeling unloved by her mother and invisible within her family, until a life-and-death situation reveals the darkest sides of childhood innocence where she has to make the ultimate decision."
GLASS (2023)
“The concept of the glass child really resonated with me, and it is a lens seldom looked through. Regardless of whether people are in a similar situation as Xiao Bo, feeling like a piece of glass amongst siblings is a universal experience that deserves to be validated.”Director’s statement on winning Best US Student Director at Seattle Film Festival
—Amber Huang
