Xuè is a documentary film that captures the final year of Chinese artist Xiaoman Gu during her residency at IUPUI in Indianapolis. This project follows her transition from the local studio scene back to her home in Wuhan China. It provides a raw look at the intersection of cultural identity and professional artistry in the American Midwest. The film serves as an archive of her studio practice and her critical observations on representation within the regional art world. As the director and project manager I spent two years documenting Xiaoman’s journey through a solo production workflow. The film focuses on her technical process as an artist and her experience as a woman of color navigating the industry in Central Indiana. I handled every aspect of production from the initial filming in her studio to the final editorial delivery to ensure her story was told with technical precision. My objective was to create a piece of media that highlights the reality of being a creator in a space that often presents systemic barriers. The final product is a comprehensive study of an artist finding her voice before a major international relocation.