Vanessa Chiu (b. 2000) is a multimedia creative passionate about sharing her love for Asian cinema, jazz and her three cats.
She began her artistic journey in the performative and visual arts through the Theatre Studies program at the junior college level, before going on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking from Nanyang Technological University in 2023. Her years of training culminated in the development of her cross-border thesis film, Two Weeks in July, which received enthusiastic responses from both the public and industry professionals at ADM’s graduation showcase.
Currently, Vanessa is pursuing a Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship at the National University of Singapore. Her research interests span the cultural and creative industries across Asia, with a focus on production culture, public sphere theory, and sustainable creative practices.
Outside academia, Vanessa produces branded content and documentaries, while also creating audience-driven content on YouTube. She co-manages a travel and culture channel with a long-time collaborator, which has garnered over 200,000 views to date.