Simon Liu

Simon Liu is a visionary filmmaker whose practice occupies the liminal space between the intimate architecture of memory and the expansive grit of urban displacement. Born in Hong Kong and currently based in New York, his work functions as a sensory archive, weaving together 16mm celluloid textures, dense soundscapes, and non-linear narrative fragments. His aesthetic is defined by a rigorous, poetic formalism that interrogates the nature of identity and the shifting landscapes of home, inviting the viewer to lose themselves within the haunting rhythms of the everyday. His filmography, which includes evocative pieces such as Happy Valley, E-Ticket, and Staffordshire Hoard, has garnered significant acclaim on the international festival circuit. Liu’s work has been presented at prestigious institutions and gatherings including the Berlinale, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival, cementing his status as a vital voice in contemporary experimental cinema. By transforming the mundane into the monumental, he continues to expand the visual language of avant-garde film, challenging audiences to reconsider the relationship between the captured image and the passage of time.