I have been working in the film and video production industry for over twenty years. I am proficient in directing, producing, scriptwriting, and post-production for feature films, documentaries, corporate short films, and commercials. I have worked on various scales of productions, from over £10 million action movies to independent charity short films. I have collaborated with international filmmakers including Jackie Chan, Peter Greenaway, and Claude Van Damme. I'm also an experienced lecturer, having taught film studies and digital media at universities and am currently a filmmaking tutor on popular online education platforms. I enjoy shaping creative content into compelling stories and sharing my knowledge with aspiring filmmakers.

Adrian Kwan

I have been working in the film and video production industry for over twenty years. I am proficient in directing, producing, scriptwriting, and post-production for feature films, documentaries, corporate short films, and commercials. I have worked on various scales of productions, from over £10 million action movies to independent charity short films. I have collaborated with international filmmakers including Jackie Chan, Peter Greenaway, and Claude Van Damme. I'm also an experienced lecturer, having taught film studies and digital media at universities and am currently a filmmaking tutor on popular online education platforms. I enjoy shaping creative content into compelling stories and sharing my knowledge with aspiring filmmakers.

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I have been working in the film and video production industry for over twenty years. I am proficient in directing, producing, scriptwriting, and post-production for feature films, documentaries, corporate short films, and commercials. I have worked on various scales of productions, from over £10 million action movies to independent charity short films. I have collaborated with international filmmakers including Jackie Chan, Peter Greenaway, and Claude Van Damme.

I’m also an experienced lecturer, having taught film studies and digital media at universities and am currently a filmmaking tutor on popular online education platforms. I enjoy shaping creative content into compelling stories and sharing my knowledge with aspiring filmmakers.

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Work Experience

The Chair of Jury at London Global Film Awards
January 1, 2023 - Present
Serve as Chair of the Jury for the London Global Film Awards since 2023, overseeing the judging process and ensuring fairness and quality in award selections.
Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at We Workshop Creative / Snowleopard Creative (United Kingdom)
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Directed, scripted and edited award-winning short films including 'L3000' and 'Death Zone', winning multiple international awards for best Sci-Fi and direction in 2022.
Producer | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Produced, wrote, and edited TV movies and public affairs short films such as 'Garden of Love' and 'My Daughter’s Story', achieving critical acclaim and several public relations awards.
Director | Screenwriter at Infinitus Entertainment Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Directed and scripted the feature film 'Find Your Voice' which was shown in cinemas across multiple countries and streamed on Disney+ in 2020.
Producer | Director at Hong Kong Film Awards Limited
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Produced and directed the 5-episode documentary series 'A Little Big Dream', broadcast at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards and across major social media platforms.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote the feature film 'Little Big Master' in 2015, which was the number one box office movie in Hong Kong that year, receiving multiple award nominations and wins globally.
Creative Director at Love Your Neighbor Charity Fund, Hong Kong
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Served as Creative Director from 2012 to 2013, producing creative content for the charity's campaigns.
Director | Screenwriter | Film Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Directed, wrote, and edited features such as ‘Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You’ (2009) and other TV movies across 2004-2009, earning recognition including a Best Film Award at the Chinese American Film Festival.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote features such as ‘If You Care’ (2002) nominated for Best New Director, and earlier work on 'Heroic Duo' (2003).
Assistant Director at Golden Harvest Film Company
December 31, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Served as 2nd assistant director and storyboard artist on Jackie Chan's movie ‘Who Am I’ in 1998, coordinating daily on-set shooting across multiple countries.
Casting Director | Assistant Director | Actor at FilmFour Distributors (United Kingdom)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Worked as casting director, assistant director, and actor in ‘The Pillow Book’ (1995) directed by Peter Greenaway.
Hong Kong Casting Director at Universal Pictures (U.S.A.)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Casting director for the Hong Kong segment of ‘The Quest’ (1995) directed by Claude Van Damme.
Chair of Jury at London Global Film Awards
January 1, 2023 - Present
Serving as the Chair of the Jury for the London Global Film Awards since 2023, overseeing the award selection process and maintaining the integrity of judging standards.
Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at We Workshop Creative / Snowleopard Creative (United Kingdom)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed and edited award-winning short films including 'L3000', 'Death Zone', 'Agata', and commercials such as 'West London Homes' and 'Don’t Close Your Eyes'.
Director | Screenwriter at Infinitus Entertainment Limited (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed and wrote the feature film 'Find Your Voice' (2020), released in multiple countries and streamed on Disney+.
Producer | Director at Hong Kong Film Awards Limited
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced and directed the 5 episodes documentary series 'A Little Big Dream' broadcast at the Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony.
Producer | Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produced, directed, wrote, and edited the public affairs short film and documentary 'My Daughter’s Story' which won multiple awards and attracted significant public views.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and wrote the feature film 'Little Big Master' (2015), which topped the Hong Kong box office and received multiple prestigious nominations and awards worldwide.
Creative Director at Love Your Neighbor Charity Fund, Hong Kong
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Served as Creative Director for 2012-2013, managing creative content and outreach.
Director | Screenwriter | Film Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Directed, wrote, and edited various feature films and TV movies including 'Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You', 'Love is ...', and 'Fearless'.
Director at Emperor Entertainment Group
December 31, 2004 - July 31, 2025
Directed the feature film '6 AM' in 2004.
Assistant Director at Golden Harvest Film Company
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
2nd assistant director and storyboard artist for Jackie Chan's movie 'Who Am I' (1999), coordinating daily shoots across multiple countries.
Casting Director | Assistant Director | Actor at FilmFour Distributors (United Kingdom)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Held multiple roles including casting director and assistant director for 'The Pillow Book', directed by Peter Greenaway.
Hong Kong Casting Director at Universal Pictures (U.S.A.)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Casting director for 'The Quest' starring Claude Van Damme in 1995.
Chair of Jury at London Global Film Awards
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading the jury panel since 2023, overseeing film award selections and evaluations for the London Global Film Awards.
Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at We Workshop Creative / Snowleopard Creative (United Kingdom)
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Directed and produced award-winning short films including 'L3000' and 'Death Zone'. Responsible for editing and creative development.
Producer | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Produced, wrote, and edited the TV movie 'Garden of Love' and other projects, encompassing production responsibilities and creative writing.
Director | Screenwriter at Infinitus Entertainment Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote the feature film 'Find Your Voice' which was shown in multiple countries and streamed on Disney+.
Producer | Director at Hong Kong Film Awards Limited
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Produced and directed the 5-episode documentary series 'A Little Big Dream' broadcast at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards.
Producer | Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Produced and edited the short film ‘My Daughter’s Story’, earning multiple public relations awards and wide social media viewership.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote the feature film ‘Little Big Master’, nominated for multiple awards and achieving top box office status in Hong Kong.
Creative Director at Love Your Neighbor Charity Fund, Hong Kong
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Oversaw creative direction for charity projects between 2012 and 2013.
Director | Screenwriter | Film Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote multiple feature films and TV movies including 'Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You' and 'Life is a Miracle', earning international awards.
Director at Emperor Entertainment Group
December 31, 2004 - July 31, 2025
Directed the feature film ‘6 AM’ in 2004.
Assistant Director at Golden Harvest Film Company
December 31, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Served as 2nd assistant director for Jackie Chan's movie ‘Who Am I’ in 1998, coordinating daily shooting and crew activities.
Casting Director | Assistant Director | Actor at FilmFour Distributors (United Kingdom)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Managed casting and assistant director duties on ‘The Pillow Book’ (1995).
Hong Kong Casting Director at Universal Pictures (U.S.A.)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Casting director for ‘The Quest’ in 1995.
Chair of Jury at London Global Film Awards
January 1, 2023 - Present
Serving as the Chair of the Jury for the London Global Film Awards, adjudicating film entries and overseeing judging processes since 2023.
Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at We Workshop Creative / Snowleopard Creative (United Kingdom)
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Directed, wrote, and edited award-winning short films including 'L3000', 'Death Zone', and others receiving various international accolades in 2021-2022.
Producer | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produced, scripted, and edited films such as 'Garden of Love' (TV movie streaming release) alongside other socially impactful public affairs short films.
Director | Screenwriter at Infinitus Entertainment Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Directed and scripted feature film 'Find Your Voice' shown in multiple countries and streaming on Disney+ in 2020.
Producer | Director at Hong Kong Film Awards Limited
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Produced and directed documentary series 'A Little Big Dream' broadcasted at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards and widely shared on social media in 2019.
Producer | Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at Montage Productions (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Created 'My Daughter’s Story', a public affairs short film and documentary producing award-winning content in 2015 for charity foundations.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2015 - July 31, 2025
Directed and scripted feature film 'Little Big Master' which was a number one box office success in Hong Kong in 2015 and received multiple nominations and awards.
Creative Director at Love Your Neighbor Charity Fund, Hong Kong
December 31, 2013 - July 31, 2025
Served as Creative Director from 2012 to 2013, overseeing creative projects and campaigns.
Director | Screenwriter | Film Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 2009 - July 31, 2025
Directed and edited multiple feature and TV movies including 'Team of Miracle: We Will Rock You' (2009) which won Best Film Award, as well as other TV movies and feature films from 2000 to 2009.
Director at Emperor Entertainment Group
December 31, 2004 - July 31, 2025
Directed the feature film '6 AM' released in 2004.
Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2003 - July 31, 2025
Screenwriter for the feature film 'Heroic Duo' in 2003.
Director | Screenwriter at Universe Entertainment and Culture Group Company Limited (Hong Kong)
December 31, 2002 - July 31, 2025
Directed and wrote feature film 'If You Care' nominated for Best New Director at the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards in 2002.
Director | Screenwriter | Film Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 2001 - July 31, 2025
Directed and edited feature films 'Life is a Miracle' (2001) and 'City of Angels' (2000).
Director | Screenwriter | Video Editor at The Media Evangelism Limited, Hong Kong / Canada / U.S.A.
December 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Directed, wrote, and edited TV movie 'Sauce of Love' in 1999.
Assistant Director at Golden Harvest Film Company
December 31, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Worked as 2nd Assistant Director and storyboard artist for Jackie Chan's movie 'Who Am I' in 1998, coordinating daily on-set shooting and large film crew.
Casting Director | Assistant Director | Actor at FilmFour Distributors (United Kingdom)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Casting director, assistant director, and actor for the feature film 'The Pillow Book' (1995) directed by Peter Greenaway.
Hong Kong Casting Director at Universal Pictures (U.S.A.)
December 31, 1995 - July 31, 2025
Casting director for the feature film 'The Quest' (1995) starring Claude Van Damme and Roger Moore.

Education

Master of Arts at MetFilm School London / University of West London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Master of Arts at MetFilm School London / University of West London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Master of Arts at MetFilm School London / University of West London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Master of Arts at MetFilm School London / University of West London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992

Qualifications

Associate Member of Directors UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
January 1, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2025
YWCA Hong Kong Volunteer Multimedia Creative Consultant
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Invited Committee of Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Associate Member of Directors UK
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
January 1, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2025
YWCA Hong Kong Volunteer Multimedia Creative Consultant
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Invited Committee of Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Associate Member of Directors UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
January 1, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2025
YWCA Hong Kong Volunteer Multimedia Creative Consultant
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Invited Committee of Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Associate Member of Directors UK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild
January 1, 2005 - July 31, 2025
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild
January 1, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards
January 1, 2010 - July 31, 2025
YWCA Hong Kong Volunteer Multimedia Creative Consultant
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Invited Committee of Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization