Dante Lam
Encyclopedia
Dante Lam Chiu-Yin is a Hong Kong
film director
, an assistant director
, actor
, producer
, writer
, and action choreographer. In 2008 he won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director
for his work on Beast Stalker
.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, an assistant director
Assistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, writer
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, and action choreographer. In 2008 he won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to a director for the best achievement in cinematic direction.-History:...
for his work on Beast Stalker
Beast Stalker
Beast Stalker is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jing-Chu, and Liu Kai-Chi.-Synopsis:A traffic accident changed their lives forever....
.
Director
- Option Zero (1997)
- Beast Cops (1998)
- When I Look Upon the Stars (1999)
- Jiang Hu: The Triad ZoneJiang hu: The Triad ZoneJiang hu: The Triad Zone is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam.-Cast and roles:* Tony Leung Ka-fai - Jimmy Yam* Sandra Ng - Sophie Yam* Anthony Wong Chau-sang - Master Kwan Wan Cheung* Eason Chan - Chan Chin-Wah* Jo Kuk...
(2000) - RunawayRunaway (2001 film)Runaway, , is a 2001 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam. It follows the antics of two inept Triad bosses on the run following a series of mishaps.-Cast:* Nick Cheung as Dan* Ruby Wong as Ching* Samuel Pang as King...
(2001) - Hit Team (2001)
- TiramisuTiramisu (film)Tiramisu is a 2002 Chinese fantasy romantic film directed by Dante Lam. It stars Nicholas Tse with Karena Lam in their first film together....
(2002) - The Twins EffectThe Twins EffectThe Twins Effect, also known as Vampire Effect in the United States, is a 2003 Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam and Donnie Yen. The film was derived from Cantopop group Twins, starring both members Charlene Choi and Gillian Chung in the leading roles. Co-stars include Edison Chen and Ekin Cheng...
(2003) - Naked Ambition (2003)
- Love on the RocksLove on the Rocks (film)Love on the Rocks is a 2004 Hong Kong romantic comedy film directed by Dante Lam and Chan Hing-Kai. The film stars Louis Koo, Gigi Leung, Charlene Choi and Donnie Yen.-Cast:* Louis Koo as Wong Kai-Ming* Gigi Leung as Annie* Charlene Choi as Crystal...
(2004) - Heat Team (2004)
- Undercover Hidden Dragon (2006)
- Sparkling Red StarSparkling Red StarSparkling Red Star is a 2007 Chinese animated film produced by Puzzle Animation Studio Limited.-Background:Sparkling Red Star originated from the same titled novel written by a famous Chinese writer Li Xintian...
(2007) - SniperSniper (2008 film)The Sniper is a 2009 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Dante Lam and starring Richie Ren, Edison Chen and Huang Xiaoming, as top snipers for the Hong Kong Police Force...
(2008) - Beast StalkerBeast StalkerBeast Stalker is a 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung, Zhang Jing-Chu, and Liu Kai-Chi.-Synopsis:A traffic accident changed their lives forever....
(2008) - Storm Rider Clash of Evils (2008)
- Fire of ConscienceFire of ConscienceFire of Conscience is a 2010 Chinese and Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Leon Lai and Richie Ren.-Cast:*Leon Lai as Detective Manfred*Richie Ren as Inspector Kee*Wang Baoqiang as Xiao Yong*Vivian Hsu as Ellen...
(2010) - The Stool PigeonThe Stool Pigeon (2010 film)The Stool Pigeon is 2010 Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Nicholas Tse, Nick Cheung and Kwai Lun-mei. The film is about police detective Don Lee who uses informants to gain information about gangsters...
(2010) - The Viral FactorThe Viral FactorThe Viral Factor is an upcoming Hong Kong action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse. The supporting cast includes Bai Bing, Andy On, Carl Ng, Liu Kai-chi and Elaine Jin and the action director is Chin Kar-lok. Production started in March and is slated for a Lunar New...
(2011)