Director & Artist
Katusha Jin grew up in a trilingual and multicultural environment, which cultivated her interest in sharing and hearing about the experiences of people from diverse backgrounds.
She is a graduate from NYU Tisch, and is a co-founder of Art Avenue Productions. After graduating Tisch, she received SCMP’s journalism scholarship and studied under the mentorship of an Oscar award-winning filmmaker in Hong Kong. During this period, Katusha interviewed many subjects and developed a deeper understanding of the societal issues the city and its people face. As a result, she was inspired to write a feature script reflecting what she had witnessed.
She has worked on narrative and documentary film projects and led branded content productions at advertising agencies. Although primarily known for her film work, she has worked in theater and is a published film critic as well.
In her spare time, Katusha participates in art exhibitions, produces music, and researches the effects of cultural identity, parenting, and education on mental health. She also has a deep appreciation for good comedy.
“Stories have a profound impact on the way we grow and learn. They create feelings through consecutive moments, and evoke emotional responses from us. Each element in the way a story is told is interconnected. Whether it is through music, visuals, movement, or words, they are all integral choices a filmmaker makes in their creations. I was always surrounded by music, and painting was my solace, but I found my freedom of expression in theatre. Being able to embody an entirely different being gave me the courage I needed to find my voice. Every day I choose to continue to explore these different avenues of creativity, and in doing so I am inspired again and again. Films allow me to bring together each part of my creative journey into capturing the moments that make us who we are.”
— Katusha Jin
RECOGNITION
Filmmaking
Palm Springs Movie Awards — Semi-Finalist (The Words Left Unspoken)
Three Acts of Goodness Micro Film Festival — Award Winner (The Words Left Unspoken)
Milan Gold Awards — Award Winner (The Words Left Unspoken)
Cranford Film Festival — Nominee (The Words Left Unspoken)
Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival — Official Selection (The Words Left Unspoken)
SHORT to the Point — Official Selection (The Words Left Unspoken)
Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival — Official Selection (The Words Left Unspoken)
Festival Mental – Mental Health Arts and Film Festival — Official Selection (The Words Left Unspoken)
MHSA Film Festival — Official Selection (The Words Left Unspoken)
WNY Film, Art, and Music Event (Fame) — Semi-Finalist (Broken Record)
California Film Awards — Award Winner (Broken Record)
Fort Myers Beach International Film Festival — Official Selection (Tainted Choices)
Political Film Festival— Official Selection (Dear Hong Kong)
Bobst Film Festival Best Score — Award Winner (Breathe)Writing
Quarterfinalist, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab Fall 2023 (Mental Me)
Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Feature Competition 2021 (The Bucket List)
Second Rounder, ScreenCraft Film Fund Spring 2022 (The Bucket List)
Quarterfinalist, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Spring 2022 (The Bucket List)
Quarterfinalist, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab Fall 2023 (Mental Me)
First Run Film Festival, Screenwriting Award (Red Bean Soup)