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Award-winning Film Director, Screenwriter, and Producer with 25 years of creative industry leadership, personally mentored by multiple times Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee and legendary producer Bill Kong, the most influential figures in Chinese-language cinema. Winner of the Best New Director at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards and the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild. He is widely regarded as the most innovative, stylized, and acclaimed new generation of film directors in Hong Kong / China. Directed works that have ranked in the Top 10 Hong Kong box office three times and secured a record-breaking Netflix acquisition for a Chinese-language title. Currently advancing the intersection of filmmaking and academia, Chow served as a Senior Lecturer at HKMU before joining the University of Hong Kong, and is currently a PhD researcher at HKU in Global Creative Industries and AI Filmmaking. With 25 years of experience across film, digital media, visual effects, and production, he brings extensive industry expertise to both creative practice and education. In 2017, he was named one of the  “MEN of 2017” by JMEN Magazine.

One of the rare few who brings both decorated industry practice experience and rigorous academic credentials to the same table — a combination that remains exceptionally uncommon in the creative industries.

Roy Hin Yeung Chow began his career in the industry in the early 2000s. In 2000, while Chow was still at university, he began working for Bill Kong’s Edko Films Ltd., a leading film company in Asia that later produced international blockbuster films such as Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Zhang Yimou’s Hero. He spent many years in close collaboration with the acclaimed producer Bill Kong, during which Roy served as Mr. Kong’s Head of Development, Producer’s Assistant, and Script Developer, assisting him in developing film projects and participating in landmark productions.

Between 2006 and 2007, Chow had the opportunity to work as a Personal Assistant and Historical Researcher for the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning director Ang Lee, focusing on script analysis and research. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into the international film industry.

In March 2007, Chow was promoted to Head of Development at Edko Films. He contributed to many major productions not only within Asia but also internationally. His responsibilities ranged from project development and pre-production to script development, producing teaser trailers, and promoting the film. Productions include acclaimed titles such as House of Flying Daggers, Lust, Caution, Jet Li’s Fearless, My Sassy Girl(Korea), Curse of the Golden Flower, Secret, Blood: The Last Vampire (US/France), True Legend, and more.
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY OF DIRECTOR ROY HIN YEUNG CHOW

“Dynasty Warriors” starring Louis Koo, Wang Kai, and Carina Lau (2021) – This is a Historical War action epic filmed in New Zealand, adapted from a globally renowned Sony PlayStation game. International streaming Netflix acquired the rights for this film at the highest price ever for a Chinese-language film. (*Top 10 Hong Kong Movies Box Office of 2021)

“Knockout” starring Han Geng (Ex Super-Junior) and Vivian Wu (2020) – This heartwarming boxing film, produced by Dr. Peter Lam, Media Asia, was released across all platforms in China during the pandemic and was highly commended by CCTV. It received robust support from the official media “China Movie Channel,” which praised the film for delivering positive messages in line with national policies during the pandemic.

“Rise of the Legend” starring Eddie Peng, Jing Boran, Sammo Hung and Tony Leung (2014) – This new-school martial arts blockbuster was co-invested by Universal Pictures International and Edko Films. It was well received at the box office and in audience reviews, and led the nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards with 10, including “Best Actor.” And, Golden Trailer Awards USA Winner.

“Nightfall” starring Nick Cheung, Simon Yam, Janice Man, and Shawn Dou (2012) – Apart from winning the Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards, it made the top 10 box office hits in Hong Kong for that year. It was also nominated for multiple awards at the Golden Horse Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards, including “Best Actor.” (*Top 10 Hong Kong Movies 2012)

“Murderer” starring Aaron Kwok (2009) – Invested by Universal Pictures International, it was released in the summer of 2009 and caused a sensation across the city. The film’s box office performance even made it into the top 10 box office hits of the year in Hong Kong, and it was nominated for several awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, including “Best Actor.” The film was also selected for several international film festivals. (*Top 10 Hong Kong Movies of 2009)

“Passion of Martial Arts” starring Jet Li (2005) – A documentary on Jet Li’s martial arts journey.