
Sam Shen
Director/ Program Head
Sam Shen is a distinguished director, producer, and writer with deep roots in the global film industry as a member of the China Film Association and the China Film Director’s Guild.
A pioneer of cinematic form, he has established a signature artistic style defined by precise visual aesthetics and a profound focus on the emotional arcs of his characters.
Since 2015, serving as an overseas council member of the Chinese Culture Promotion Society, Shen has shifted his focus toward international collaboration in North America.
By bridging Eastern historical narratives with Western filmmaking theories and cutting-edge visual effects solutions, he continues to push the boundaries of audiovisual storytelling, bringing sophisticated, state-of-the-art cinematic experiences to a global audience.

Alicia Liu
Producer
Accomplished film and television professional with over a decade of comprehensive industry experience.
Possesses a robust network and deep understanding of the entire project lifecycle from development and production through to distribution and marketing.
Expert in designing and executing publicity campaigns. Adept at stakeholder management, negotiation, and crosscultural communication with investors, distributors, agencies, directors, and talent.
Combines practical production knowledge with foundational business, financial, and legal acumen to manage budgets and complex contracts.

Robert Chu
Photographer / AI Film Producer
Robert Chu is a veteran Canadian media professional and photojournalist who has been actively engaged in the media industry since 2000. Robert has extensively covered major news events in Canada.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to journalism, Robert Chu received a Certificate of Recognition from the Premier of British Columbia.
As a professional AI Film Producer, Robert specialize in high-end AI video production workflows, utilizing advanced tools to create hyper-realistic and emotionally resonant visual experiences.

Josh Hung
DP & AI Production Specialist
Josh Hung is a cinematographer and AI production specialist with a Master's degree in Graphic Arts and over a decade of experience spanning advertising, film, and digital media.
His background as an Assistant Director in commercial production gives him a strong command of on-set workflows, visual direction, and cross-team execution.
As a Director of Photography, he brings a refined eye for lighting, composition, and cinematic aesthetics to every project.Beyond the lens, Josh architects AI-integrated production pipelines — bridging classical filmmaking discipline with cutting-edge image generation and video synthesis tools to deliver high-quality visual content at scale.
He operates by a simple conviction: "Cinematography is the language. Editing is the soul."

Ian Ge
Director
Ian Ge (Yicheng Ge) is a filmmaker and AI-driven visual content creator, a graduate of York University (Film Production).
His work has been selected for the Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) and awarded Best Canadian Film at the Human-Environment Care Film Festival (HECFF).
He works at the intersection of narrative storytelling and emerging technologies, focusing on developing efficient and expressive approaches to AI-powered filmmaking.