Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
With over 18 years in media production, I oversee Anna Zhu Pty Ltd, delivering photography, film, and storytelling solutions to public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Our team manages projects end-to-end, offering services including strategy, scripting, animation, talent casting, and post production, to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences. In my role as Oral Historian at the National Library of Australia, I contribute consistently to a variety of collections, including eminent Australians like Joe Brumm (creator of Bluey). This work allows me to preserve stories that enrich our collective identity and provide lasting value to the community.
We are a collective of specialists creating compelling stories that engage perspicacious audiences. We work with both public and private sector clients, and across all industries; including education, health, the arts, not-for-profit, finance, tech and renewables. Our services include photography, film, 360 capture, copywriting, animation, scripting, storyboarding, talent and location sourcing, hair and make up, and styling - taking each commission from ideation to final delivery.
I'm currently working on a collection focussed on Chinese Australians and their migration experience. My interview subjects have been exceptionally diverse, of varied ages, industries, and walks of life. Documenting oral history has been a rich and rewarding experience. Often, I am learning just as much about myself as I am learning about my subjects. It is truly a joy to be able to create a body of work that is not ephemeral, that gains richness with time, adds value to our community and informs our collective identity. I hope to have a life-long relationship with the Library and continue to contribute.
Volunteer teaching all four stages of primary school, facilitating weekly classroom discussions in critical thinking, and fostering respectful, inclusive discussion environments.
Working with Mark Rogers, renowned Australian stills photographer, as principal photography and studio assistant was an exciting and journey in my business career. Responsible for post production, equipment set up and shoot logistics, as well as general office management of the business. Learnt every aspect of running a photography business from this most amazing mentor.
Assisted the Creative Director in all aspects of graphic material for the company, including online and in print. Enjoyed myself as a gig photographer, shooting all the best music shows about town.