Calvin Liu is a Chinese-Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer based in Montreal. Born in Canada to Chinese parents, Calvin's upbringing was deeply influenced by his dual heritage, inspiring him to explore the Chinese diaspora in Canada through his work.
Calvin's talent for visual storytelling was recognized when he was nominated in the student category at the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award (2024), received the Jean-François Bourassa Award for Outstanding Cinematography (2023), and won the Spark Project at the Nanlite International Competition (2023), showcasing his innovative use of lighting and technology in filmmaking.
He is currently in the post-production of his directorial debut documentary feature "洋洋" (Ocean Ocean).
His artistic practice has been introspective, exploring the theme of his family, origin, and memories.