Simon Liu

Born in Hong Kong and currently based in New York, Simon Liu is a filmmaker whose practice occupies the liminal space between structural experiment and lyrical memoir. His work functions as an evocative archive, utilizing 16mm film to dissect the rhythm of urban alienation and the fluid, often haunting nature of memory. Through a distinct process of multi-layered optical printing, Liu reconfigures the mundane detritus of contemporary life into kaleidoscopic meditations on diaspora and identity. His filmography, which includes acclaimed projects such as E-Ticket and Happy Valley, has earned a profound reputation within the international avant-garde circuit. Liu’s work has been presented at prestigious institutions and festivals, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Biennial, and the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where his commitment to the tactile possibilities of celluloid continues to challenge the boundaries of the cinematic medium.