Crystal Hu is a multidisciplinary documentary filmmaker, composer, writer, and visual artist. Currently, she is an M.S. candidate in the Documentary Specialization at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.

 

Crystal previously interned at NBCUniversal, where she gained comprehensive experience in end-to-end video production at CNBC’s Global Headquarters. During her tenure, she led the UI/UX design team that won the NBCUniversal Media Tech Internship Case Competition. Her technical leadership also extends to live production; as the Head of Livestream for Lunar Gala - Pittsburgh’s largest fashion show - she managed a cinematography team and directed multi-camera switching for the live broadcast.

 

An award-winning creator, Crystal has received recognition from national and international film festivals for her original shorts and visual art. A true multi-hyphenate, she also scores all of her own films, blending her musical and cinematic visions. Crystal is dedicated to telling complex human stories through a lens of technical precision and artistic empathy.