Shumin Ma
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
MA Shumin was born in China, raised on the Lower East Side of New York City, and deeply inspired as a filmmaker and artist while living in Paris, France.
She studied Film and Television at Syracuse University, the University of California - Berkeley, and the City University of Hong Kong.
Beginning her career as an assistant editor at independent film production companies in New York City and San Francisco, she went on to work as Co-Producer and Reporter of two weekly 30-minute programs at Radio TV Hong Kong.
In addition to her feature-length documentary filmmaking, MA Shumin produces short-form documentaries, environmental films, commercials, and public service announcements for programs such as NPR Science Friday, and is seasoned in digital media production, including projects produced specifically for internet and other forms of digital media distribution. Born of her dedication to social justice and worthy causes, her public service announcements have addressed issues such as water preservation; the bicycle as environmentally friendly transportation in urban areas and bicycle safety; e-waste recycling; and the environmental benefits of keeping streets clean in urban areas.
MA Shumin is dedicated to making quality films about people, culture, and society internationally.
She studied Film and Television at Syracuse University, the University of California - Berkeley, and the City University of Hong Kong.
Beginning her career as an assistant editor at independent film production companies in New York City and San Francisco, she went on to work as Co-Producer and Reporter of two weekly 30-minute programs at Radio TV Hong Kong.
In addition to her feature-length documentary filmmaking, MA Shumin produces short-form documentaries, environmental films, commercials, and public service announcements for programs such as NPR Science Friday, and is seasoned in digital media production, including projects produced specifically for internet and other forms of digital media distribution. Born of her dedication to social justice and worthy causes, her public service announcements have addressed issues such as water preservation; the bicycle as environmentally friendly transportation in urban areas and bicycle safety; e-waste recycling; and the environmental benefits of keeping streets clean in urban areas.
MA Shumin is dedicated to making quality films about people, culture, and society internationally.