Muhan Yao, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

Muhan Yao

Director and Actor at AFIN

USA (from their AFIN films)

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Biography

Ellie (Muhan) Yao is a motion graphics designer currently based in New York City. She has worked with clients on both a freelance and studio basis, creating diverse and eye-catching motion designs that aim to inspire. Coming from a multidisciplinary background in engineering, music, and motion design, Muhan cultivated solid problem-solving skills and a keen sense of rhythm when animating. Through her inherent sense of humor and imagination, she creates unique aesthetics and movements that form a world of their own.

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