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Herman Yau is a prolific movie director in Hong Kong.

Herman Yau Lai-To

Herman Yau Lai-To, a Chiuchow by origin (Chiuchow is located in Guangdong Province, PRC) was born in Hong Kong in 1961. He studied film at The Department of Communications, Hong Kong Baptist College (now known as “ Hong Kong Baptist University ”) from 1981 to 1984. He spent much of his early days jamming with music lovers and making independent films.

Upon leaving school, Herman devoted most of his time working in the film industry, and writing for a number of magazine and newspapers as columnist and freelance writer. Herman has also participated in a number of productions including music videos for Chang Kuan, Jie Cheng-jiang, Anthony Wong, Jacky Cheung, Andy Hui and the renowned American jazz player Eric Marienthal; TV commercials and promo for the Hong Kong Film Awards.

In the year of 1997 and 1998, Yau participated in the filming of a TV series produced by Radio Television Hong Kong. In 2003, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Independent Committee Against Corruption(ICAC), the ICAC produced a television drama series and invited Herman to direct one of the episodes.

Herman is also one of the founders of the cultural newspaper, “Chinese Youth Weekly”, and two movie magazines (Unfortunately these three periodicals have stopped releasing). Yau has also published two books of his own.

In the past years, he has involved himself in the production of more than 70 movies and led directorship in “The Untold Story”, “The Untold Story III”, “War of the Under World”, “Walk In”, “Ebola Syndrome”, “Master Q 2001”, “From the Queen to the Chief Executive” and the thriller series of “Troublesome Night” (one to six) etc.

It has taken more than 14 months to complete the 2001 blockbuster "Master Q 2001". It is the first ever production in Greater China to incorporate real characters with 3D animation. It is also one of the greatest in magnitude in the history of Chinese film as far as special effects are concerned. In the same year, Herman was involved in another mega movie "The Legend of Zu", as Cinematographer, which also staged remarkable special effects.

In 2001, Herman was nominated as the Best Director for “From the Queen to the Chief Executive” in the 7th Golden Bauhinia Awards. Hong Kong Film Critics’ Society and Hong Kong Film Critics' Association have awarded “From the Queen to the Chief Executive” the “Film of Merit” and 2001 Best Ten Chinese Movie respectively. In 2003, Herman was nominated again as the Best Director for “Give Them A Chance”.

Herman’s films have also been shown in the Hong Kong International Film Festival and film festivals in Europe and the States. “The Untold Story” and “Ebola Syndrome” were praised as “cult classic”. Other than being invited as the opening movie the “Panorama” of the Berlin International Film Festival, “From the Queen to the Chief Executive” was awarded the Golden Torch Award by the International Catholic Organization for Cinema and Audiovisual.

In 1997, together with a group of people coming from different fields who share the same belief in writing and the power of words, Herman founded Step Forward which specializes in publication.

In 1999, Hong Kong Polytechnic University invited Herman as their first “Artist-in-Residence”. For seven years, from 1996 to 2002, the Hong Kong Art Centre invited Herman to be a member of the jury for the "Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards".

In 2002 and 2003, Herman was invited as a consultant for the “Master Degree Programme in Multimedia and Entertainment Technology” and Art Consultant for the Hong Kong Art Development Board.

Filmography

1987 Tragic Hero Co-Cinematographer

1987 No Regret Director

1988 The Truth Cinematographer

1988 Reunion Cinematographer / Music

1988 Law or Justice Cinematographer

1989 Triad - The Inside Story Cinematographer

1989 Sentenced to Hang Cinematographer

1989 Stars and Roses Cinematographer

1990 Vampire Kids Co-Cinematographer

1990 Fantasy Romance Cinematographer

1991 Don't Fool Me Director

1991 Freedom Run Q Cinematographer

1991 My Flying Wife Cinematographer

1991 The Magic Touch Cinematographer

1992 With or Without You Cinematographer

1992 Best of the Best Director

1992 Deadly Dream Woman Cinematographer

1993 No More Love, No More Death Director / Cinematographer

1993 The Untold Story Director

1993 Taxi Hunter Director / Scriptwriter

1994 Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just A Violinist! Co-Director

1994 Fearless Match Director

1994 Twenty Something Co-Cinematographer

1994 Cop Image Director

1995 No Justice For All Director

1995 City Cop II Director

1995 Highway Man II Co-Cinematographer

1995 Red Zone Cinematographer

1995 There's Rock'n Roll In China Director / Editor

1996 All Of A Sudden Director

1996 Ebola Syndrome Director

1996 Adventurous Treasure Island Co-Director

1996 War Of The Underworld Director

1996 Best of the Best Actor

1997 Walk In Director

1997 Troublesome Night Co-Director

1997 97 Aces Go Places Cinematographer

1997 Troublesome Night II Director

1998 Troublesome Night III Director

1998 Troublesome Night IV Director

1998 9413… Producer / Cinematographer

1999 Troublesome Night V Director

1999 Fascination Amour Director

1999 Troublesome Night VI Director

1999 The Untold Story III Director

1999 The Masked Prosecutor Director

2000 Crying Heart Cinematographer

2000 Time and Tide Co-Cinematographer

2001 Master Q 2001 Director / Scriptwriter

2001 From the Queen to the Chief Executive Director

2001 Nightmares in Precinct 7 Director / Scriptwriter

2001 Killing End Director / Scriptwriter

2002 Happy Family Director / Scriptwriter

2002 Shark Busters Director

2003 Give Them A Chance Director / Scriptwriter

2003 Happy Go Lucky Cinematographer

2004 Herbal Tea Director / Scriptwriter

2004 Papa Loves You Director / Scriptwriter

2004 Astonishing Director / Scriptwriter

2004 Dating Death Director / Scriptwriter

2005 Himalaya Singh 2nd Unit Director

2005 The Unusual Youth Producer / Cinematographer

2005 Seven Swords Co-Cinematographer

2006 Cocktail Co-Director

2006 Lethal Ninja Director / Scriptwriter

2006 Love @ Fisrst Note Producer / Cinematographer

2006 Fatal Contact Producer / Cinematographer

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