Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
Herman Yau Lai-to (Chinese: 邱禮濤), born 1961 in Hong Kong is a film director, actor, cinematographer, scriptwriter and film producer. A Chiuchow by origin, Yau studied film at The Department of Communications, Hong Kong Baptist College from 1981 to 1984 where he spent much of his early days hanging out with music lovers and making independent films. Upon leaving school, Yau devoted most of his time working in the film industry, and writing for a number of magazine and newspapers as a columnist and freelance writer. Yau 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 American jazz player Eric Marienthal. He has also produced TV commercials and promos for the Hong Kong Film Awards. From 1997 to 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, the ICAC produced a television drama series and invited Yau to direct one of the episodes. Yau is also one of the founders of the cultural newspaper, Chinese Youth Weekly, and two movie magazines (these three periodicals have stopped releasing). Yau has also published two books of his own. Yau has produced and directed over 70 movies, which include The Untold Story, The Untold Story III, War of the Underworld, Walk In, Ebola Syndrome, Master Q 2001, From the Queen to the Chief Executive and the Troublesome Night series. Yau’s films have also been shown in the Hong Kong International Film Festival and film festivals in Europe and the United States. The Untold Story and Ebola Syndrome were praised as “cult classics” (Yau himself considers Ebola Syndrome as his most achieved work). 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. —Wikipédia
Directed 86
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Moscow Mission
Director
Raid on the Lethal Zone
Director
Death Notice
Director
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell
Director
- 2021
77 Heartwarmings
Director
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
A Home with a View
Director
- 2018
The Leakers
Director
- 2017
Always Be with You
Director
77 Heartbreaks
Director
The Sleep Curse
Director
- 2016
Nessun Dorma
Director
The Mobfathers
Director
- 2015
An Inspector Calls
Director
- 2014
Kung Fu Angels
Director
The Second Coming
Director
- 2013
Ip Man: The Final Fight
Director
- 2012
Nightmare
Director
Love Lifting
Director
- 2011
Turning Point 2
Director
The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake
Director
- 2010
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
Director
All's Well End's Well Too 2010
Director
Quattro Hong Kong
Director
2000s
- 2009
Rebellion
Director
Split Second Murders
Director
Turning Point
Director
The First 7th Night
Director
- 2008
True Women for Sale
Director
Chaos
Director
- 2007
Whispers and Moans
Director
A Mob Story
Director
- 2006
On the Edge
Director
Cocktail
Director
- 2005
The Ghost Inside
Director
Himalaya Singh
Second Unit Director
Seventeen Years Buried
Director
- 2004
Astonishing
Director
Dating Death
Director
Papa Loves You
Director
Herbal Tea
Director
- 2003
Give Them a Chance
Director
- 2002
Happy Family
Director
- 2001
Killing End
Director
Nightmares in Precinct 7
Director
From the Queen to the Chief Executive
Director
Master Q 2001
Director
1990s
- 1999
The Masked Prosecutor
Director
The Untold Story 3
Director
Troublesome Night 6
Director
Fascination Amour
Director
Troublesome Night 5
Director
- 1998
Troublesome Night 4
Director
Troublesome Night 3
Director
- 1997
Troublesome Night 2
Director
Walk In
Director
- 1996
War of the Underworld
Director
Adventurous Treasure Island
Director
- 1995
City Cop
Director
No Justice for All
Director
- 1994
Rock China the Power of Music Live in Hong Kong
Director
Cop Image
Director
Fearless Match
Director
Don't Shoot Me, I'm Just a Violinist
Director
- 1993
Taxi Hunter
Director
No More Love No More Death
Director
- 1992
Best of the Best
Director
- 1991
Don't Fool Me
Director
1980s
- 1987
No Regret
Director
No release date
Angel in White
Director
Shock Wave 3
Director
Camera 28
2010s
- 2010
Vampire Warriors
Director of Photography
2000s
- 2009
A Very Short Life
Director of Photography
- 2008
- 2006
Fatal Contact
Director of Photography
Love @ First Note
Director of Photography
- 2005
The Unusual Youth
Director of Photography
- 2004
- 2003
Happy Go Lucky
Director of Photography
- 2001
- 2000
Time and Tide
Director of Photography
1990s
- 1999
Crying Heart
Director of Photography
- 1997
97 Aces Go Places
Director of Photography
- 1995
Red Zone
Director of Photography
Highway Man
Director of Photography
- 1994
Twenty Something
Director of Photography
- 1993
No More Love No More Death
Director of Photography
- 1992
With or Without You
Director of Photography
The Magic Touch
Director of Photography
- 1991
My Flying Wife
Director of Photography
1980s
- 1989
Stars and Roses
Director of Photography
Sentenced to Hang
Director of Photography
Triads: The Inside Story
Director of Photography
- 1988
Law or Justice?
Director of Photography
Reunion
Director of Photography
The Truth
Director of Photography
- 1987
Wrote 28
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell
Writer
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Always Be with You
Screenplay
- 2012
Nightmare
Screenplay
Love Lifting
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Rebellion
Screenplay
The First 7th Night
Writer
- 2008
True Women for Sale
Writer
- 2007
- 2006
On the Edge
Writer
- 2005
Seventeen Years Buried
Screenplay
- 2004
Astonishing
Writer
Papa Loves You
Writer
Herbal Tea
Screenplay
- 2003
Give Them a Chance
Writer
- 2002
Happy Family
Screenplay
- 2001
Killing End
Writer
Nightmares in Precinct 7
Writer
Master Q 2001
Screenplay
1990s
- 1993
Taxi Hunter
Writer
- 1992
Best of the Best
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Reunion
Script Editor
Acted in 15
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2002
The Wall
Cho's gangster boss
Happy Family
Applicant for Director Job
- 2001
From the Queen to the Chief Executive
Guitar player
1990s
- 1999
Crying Heart
Movie
Troublesome Night 6
Camera man
- 1998
Troublesome Night 4
John
- 1996
Mr. Mumble
Guy in red car [cameo]
War of the Underworld
Movie
- 1995
New Tenant
Movie
- 1994
Cop Image
Movie
- 1993
C'est La Vie Mon Cheri
Among Kit's musician friends
- 1992
Cageman
TV crew member
1980s
- 1988
Reunion
Movie
Produced 12
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
Just 1 Day
Producer
- 2021
The Dishwasher Squad
Producer
- 2020
Apart
Producer
2010s
- 2018
G Affairs
Executive Producer
- 2017
From Where We've Fallen
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2005
Himalaya Singh
Director of Operations
- 2004
Papa Loves You
Producer
1990s
- 1998
9413
Producer
- 1992
Deadly Dream Woman
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1988
Reunion
Producer
Other crew 8
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Dancing Lion
Cinematography
- 2005
1990s
- 1998
9413
Cinematography
- 1993
Man of the Times
Cinematography
- 1992
Freedom Run Q
Cinematography
- 1991
Fantasy Romance
Cinematography
Edited 1
1990s
- 1994
Rock China the Power of Music Live in Hong Kong
Editor
Sound 1
1980s
- 1988
Reunion
Music
Thanked in the credits6
2010s
- 2015
An Indigo
Thanks
- 2014
Upon Hatred
Thanks
- 2013
Beggar
Thanks
- 2011
Cyber Bully
Thanks
Paradox
Thanks
- 2010
1+1
Thanks