Read about what 2025 SRA Winner is up to:
I'm very happy to share that I've recently joined my first feature film as an Assistant Sound Editor. The supervising team includes 2 Academy Award-winning sound professionals, so it has been an incredible learning experience. Although the role isn't Assistant Mixer. It's giving me a much deeper understanding of complex sound workflows and editorial problem solving, which I believe will ultimately make me a stronger mixer in the future.
I'm also currently in the second round of interviews for an assistant mixer position at The Post Republic (Germany/UK post house). Fingers crossed! If there is any good news, I'll be sure to let you know.
Also I've started preparing for O1b and GTV visa application. Ever since attending the CAS Student Recognition Award event, I've become even more excited about gaining experience and eventually exploring the career opportunities available to mixers in the United States. It's a path that I'm working steadily toward, and I hope I'll have the chance to see you again in the US before too long.
MINGXI XU
National Film and Television School
