Rex (Youjian) Xiao is a writer, filmmaker, and photographer, with work ranging from experimental to narrative cinema, from formal poetry to cyanotype. His work often explores moments when communication fails in one way or another, whether it’s a circumstantial obstacle, an internal struggle to say what’s actually meant, or something more mystic that can’t be expressed in words. In general, he is interested in philosophy, psychology, and theology. He is currently pursuing an MFA in Film and Video at CalArts and holds a B.A. in film studies and creative writing from Johns Hopkins University.