ABOUT
Ash Zhu
Composer for Film & Visual Media
01 / BACKGROUND
Biography
Zhuohang "Ash" Zhu is a Chicago-based composer with a background in electronic music, rock, and hybrid scoring.
Drawing from a wide range of musical influences, his work brings together orchestral writing, contemporary electronic production, and sound design to explore new possibilities in cinematic storytelling.
02 / RECOGNITION
Selected Recognition
Yunnan
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Third Place, L-ISA Engine Category
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“Soundking Cup” 3D Sound Creation and Production Competition
2026Destination film · Original score and immersive audio upmixing
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The Veil of Rabbits
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Winner, Best Sound Design
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Eastern Europe Film Festival
December 2025Short film · Original score
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Semi-Finalist
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29th Rhode Island International Film Festival
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Selected
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9th Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival
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15th Pune Short Film Festival
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18th International Mobile Film Festival
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12th Goa Short Film Festival
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5th Asian International Youth Film Festival
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Shortlisted
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Salerno International Film Festival
Short film · Original score
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03 / EDUCATION
Education
Currently pursuing an MFA in Music Composition for the Screen at Columbia College Chicago.