Derrick Tao

A master storyteller through the lens of cinematic realism, Derrick Tao, born in 1975 in Hong Kong, China, has been an active filmmaker since 2002. Renowned for his works primarily in the genres of drama and action, his most famous films include "Waves of Fury" and "Silence in Shadows", for which he won the Golden Horse Award. Tao's directorial style is marked by his meticulous attention to detail, compelling narratives, and his ability to portray the raw, unfiltered emotions of his characters. Derrick Tao, with his empathetic lens and knack for storytelling, has a unique way of bringing out the soul of Hong Kong through his films, making him not just a filmmaker, but a cultural chronicler.