About

I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii to first generation Japanese and Chinese parents. I grew up eating loco mocos, okonomiyaki, and chow fun. I danced hula, but didn’t surf.

My work is motivated by the craft and impact of what I do. Every person I have the privilege to film has an important story to tell, and I have the responsibility to tell that story with respect, honesty, and compassion. I have learned to find an intimacy in my storytelling that draws out the deeply personal and emotional complexities that make us human. I aim to capture the present tense and emotional truth of every story.

My training in journalism shapes my approach to non-fiction storytelling. My background in life sciences and conservation ecology inspires the topics I explore and the stories I pursue. Together these inform a methodical approach and design strategy that I bring to every production.

In my previous science career, I was struck by lightning, attacked by Capuchin monkeys, and hospitalized with meningitis. Today I find joy in the simple pleasures of life: loving on my son, eating pizza, and snugging my dog.

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WORK

2024. The Drew Cunningham Mentorship Program, CO-FOUNDER, USA

2013-2024. Hida Visuals Inc, CREATIVE LEAD, Director, Editor, and Director of Photography, Los Angeles, CA

2013, 2017, NPPA Multimedia Immersion, MULTIMEDIA COACH, Syracuse, NY

2012, 2013, 2014, Syracuse University Fall Workshop, MULTIMEDIA COACH, Syracuse, NY

2013. Talking Eyes Media, MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER, Montclair, NJ

2012. MediaStorm, MULTIMEDIA INTERN, Multimedia producer New York, NY

2011. Carnegie-Knight Syracuse News 21, FELLOW, Syracuse, NY

HONORS & AWARDS

2021. 2021 SIMA Awards, Finalist, UnBroken

2017. Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Best Documentary Short, Im/Perfection

2017. Waimea Ocean Film Festival, Best Film Short, Im/Perfection

2016. Women's Voices Now,
Audience Choice: Documentary Short, On the Road: Khushi's Story

2015. World Press Photo Multimedia Contest,
2nd Prize Long Feature, The Fence

2014. The Webby Awards: Individual Documentary Episode,
Nominee, God's Ivory

2014. Northern Short Course Contest,
3rd Place Team Multimedia, God's Ivory

2014. Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability, Finalist, Follow My Steps

2013. AI-AP International Motion Art Awards,
SELECTED, Follow My Steps

2013. The San Francisco International Festival of Short Films,
Special Recognition for Documentary, Follow My Steps

2013. NPPA Best of Photojournalism,
2nd Place Documentary Multimedia Story, Follow My Steps

2013. Northern Short Course Contest,
2nd Place Longform Multimedia, Follow My Steps

2012. SyRECuse Film Festival,
1st Place Student Film

2012. Society of Professional Journalists,
1st Place Online In-Depth Reporting, El Nuevo Normal

2012. Syracuse University
Chancellor's Award for Public Engagement, Hope Print, Inc.

2012. 2011. NPPA Student Quarterly Clip Contest,
3rd Place Video, Cut Time
1st Place Video, The Normal Kid
3rd Place Picture Story, 3rd Place Video, The Dividing Line

2011. NPPA Professional Multimedia Contest,
1st Place Video, The Dividing Line
3rd Place Video, A Neighborhood Staple

2009. 4Culture
Individual Artist Project Grant, 16 Square Blocks interactive

2010. 2008. Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs,
smART Ventures Grant, 16 Square Blocks interactive
City Artists Project Grant, Slow Healing documentary

email: hidavisuals@gmail.com
phone: +1(206) 290-8069
linkedin: andrewhida
vimeo: andrewhida
instagram: @andrewhida