about farrah
Farrah Su (she/they) is a 1.5 generation Taiwanese American Buddhist, community advocate, and multidisciplinary creator with a focus on cinematography.
She was raised in New York and now is building roots in Los Angeles, California. Farrah has served as the Director of Photography on projects ranging from winning short films, bite-sized web series, music videos, and experiential documentation. She values community-based, people-centered efforts that empower people to see their potentials and find refuge, which has fueled her filmmaking and her work in the nonprofit sector.
Farrah spends their spare time watching video essays, crafting, and raising their cat son, Dairy.
Additional Affiliations:
Tuesday Night Project — Staff
OutFest’s OutSet 2020 — Alumna
CBS Leadership Pipeline Challenge 2022 — Alumna, Director of Photography
Awards & Recognitions:
2024 The National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs (NAAPPPA) 40 Under 40 Honoree
默 TO WRITE FROM MEMORY (Short Film) | Cinematographer
Best International Short Film, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2023
Golden Reel Award, Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2023
Teddy Award Nominee, Berlin International Film Festival 2023