Aimée-Lee
Xu Hsien
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company
Rabbit
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position
Director
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website
about the jury
Aimée-Lee Xu Hsien is an AACTA nominated writer and director working across commercials and scripted film and television. Proudly Chirish (that’s Chinese-Irish), she grew up in Sydney and is committed to telling inclusive stories that champion authentic, diverse representation on screen. Her work combines off-beat comedy with emotional depth – the result is irreverent, playful, and unexpectedly moving, with a lavish visual style that elevates everyday reality.
Commercially, Aimée-Lee is signed with Rabbit in Australia, and Rattling Stick in the UK, and has directed TVCs for some of the biggest brands in Australia and the world. She was invited to be a judge at the 2025 D&AD Awards in London.
Her screen credits include the smash-hit webseries Pleasant Avenue (2024) and Not Russian Anywhere (2025), both of which were financed by Screen Australia and have had over 1 million views on their release platforms.
