Herman Yau
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.
Filmography
71 credits across 5 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | We're Nothing at All | Director | Film |
| 2026 | We're Nothing at All | Writer | Film |
| 2026 | We're Nothing at All | Producer | Film |
| 2025 | A Gilded Game | Director | Film |
| 2025 | A Gilded Game | Writer | Film |
| 2024 | Customs Frontline | Director | Film |
| 2023 | The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell | Director | Film |
| 2023 | Moscow Mission | Director | Film |
| 2023 | The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell | Writer | Film |
| 2022 | Just 1 Day | Producer | Film |
| 2020 | Shock Wave 2 | Director | Film |
| 2020 | Shock Wave 2 | Writer | Film |
| 2017 | Always Be with You | Director | Film |
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls | Director | Film |
| 2013 | Ip Man: The Final Fight | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Love Actually... Sucks! | Director in Party | Film |
| 2012 | Love Lifting | Director | Film |
| 2012 | Love Lifting | Writer | Film |
| 2011 | The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake | Director | Film |
| 2011 | Turning Point 2 | Director | Film |
| 2010 | All's Well End's Well Too 2010 | Director | Film |
| 2010 | The Legend Is Born: Ip Man | Director | Film |
| 2009 | Turning Point | Director | Film |
| 2009 | Rebellion | Director | Film |
| 2009 | Split Second Murders | Director | Film |
| 2009 | The First 7th Night | Director | Film |
| 2009 | The First 7th Night | Writer | Film |
| 2008 | True Women for Sale | Director | Film |
| 2008 | Chaos | Director | Film |
| 2008 | True Women for Sale | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Whispers and Moans | Director | Film |
| 2007 | A Mob Story | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Gong Tau | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Gong Tau | Writer | Film |
| 2006 | Cocktail | Director | Film |
| 2006 | Lethal Ninja | Director | Film |
| 2006 | Lethal Ninja | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Dating Death | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Papa Loves You | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Papa Loves You | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Papa Loves You | Producer | Film |
| 2002 | The Wall | Cho's gangster boss | Film |
| 2002 | Shark Busters | Director | Film |
| 2001 | From the Queen to the Chief Executive | Guitar player | Film |
| 2001 | Master Q 2001 | Director | Film |
| 2001 | From the Queen to the Chief Executive | Director | Film |
| 2001 | Nightmares in Precinct 7 | Director | Film |
| 2001 | Nightmares in Precinct 7 | Writer | Film |
| 1999 | Crying Heart | Film | |
| 1999 | The Untold Story 3 | Director | Film |
| 1998 | 9413 | Producer | Film |
| 1997 | Walk In | Director | Film |
| 1997 | Troublesome Night | Director | Film |
| 1996 | Mr. Mumble | Guy in red car [cameo] | Film |
| 1996 | Best of the Best | Yuen Nam Sam | Film |
| 1996 | War of the Underworld | Film | |
| 1996 | Ebola Syndrome | Director | Film |
| 1996 | All of a Sudden | Director | Film |
| 1996 | War of the Underworld | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Cop Image | Film | |
| 1994 | Cop Image | Director | Film |
| 1993 | C'est La Vie Mon Cheri | Among Kit's musician friends | Film |
| 1993 | The Untold Story | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Taxi Hunter | Director | Film |
| 1993 | Taxi Hunter | Writer | Film |
| 1992 | Cageman | TV crew member | Film |
| 1992 | Best of the Best | Director | Film |
| 1992 | Best of the Best | Writer | Film |
| 1992 | Deadly Dream Woman | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1991 | Don't Fool Me | Director | Film |
| Nemesis In The Dark | Director | Film |
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