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Xue Ma (1980) is a Boston-based Chinese filmmaker and producer working across Asia, Europe, and North America. Her films explore desire, bodily perception, intimacy, and emotional isolation, with a particular focus on how space and physical distance reflect inner life. Her debut feature “White River” (2023) premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, followed by “Sonata of Wave” (2024) at the Jeonju International Film Festival. “Aroma” (2026) is her third feature. Alongside directing, she has extensive commercial production experience, with projects in her production portfolio collectively grossing approximately US$880 million. She also produces films by other directors, with credits on works selected for major competitions including San Sebastián and Tribeca.