Ashley Dick

Headshot of Ashley Dick, filmmaker on The Short Film Show

About

Ashley Catherine Dick is a Scottish filmmaker specializing in directing, editing, and animation. Her work has been nominated for an RTS Award (I Won’t Stand For It, CBBC) and the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize (My Dad and The Volcano). In 2022, she created her first funded short, Whit’s Fur Ye, with GMAC Film and Screen Scotland, sparking her passion for stories on identity and empowerment. A BAFTA Connect member, she has since directed projects across Europe, including Canton (Romania) and Medusa (Italy), with an upcoming film in France. As a synesthete, Ashley embraces her unique perception to enhance her storytelling. She has shared her experiences in the BAFTA documentary Working Differently and BBC Scotland’s How We’re Wired, advocating for neurodivergent voices. In 2024, she founded Cinora, a production company dedicated to original, artistic films. Whether in the cinema or vlogging about Scotland’s screen industry, Ashley is committed to bold, meaningful storytelling.

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