About Ashli

Ashli Bickford is a cinematographer specializing in capturing movement as a form of storytelling. With over thirteen years of experience working with leading dance companies and cultural institutions around the world, her work centers on revealing the artistry, impact, and humanity behind performance and the creative process. She approaches each project with the belief that the arts have the capacity to transform lives, aiming to capture stories of resilience, community impact, and creative transformation.

Nimble, resourceful, and collaborative, Ashli brings a steady presence and a responsive eye to every project. Some of her credits include filming for the PBS series Next at the Kennedy Center, Finding Your Roots, PS Dance: The Next Generation, live directing concerts for Summer for the City at Lincoln Center, and creating films for leading dance organizations such as Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, New York LIve Arts, New York City Center, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Dance Theater of Harlem and many more. 

Currently living in Encinitas, CA, Ashli graduated with a B.A. in Video Production from Emerson College in 2013. Since then, her work has been driven by a desire to build community, share creative passion, and document the journeys that unfold through the impact of the arts.