Admired internationally for his multiple record smasher Infernal Affairs, which spawned an equally successful prequel and sequel, Andrew Lau started his career as a cinematographer (As Tears Go By, Chungking Express). He then made his name as a maverick director in works like the Young and Dangerous franchise and Stormriders. The Infernal Affairs trilogy not only put him on the map, but won him Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards. His recent film Initial D was a box office colossus across Asia and was presented in the Official Selections at Venice Film Festival. Lau has recently helmed the Korean romantic noir Daisy and completed his Hollywood debut The Flock, starring Richard Gere and Claire Danes.
Popular for the high-octane gunplay and powerful characterization in his films, Gordon Chan is lauded as the Master of Hong Kong Action Thrillers. His dazzling portfolio includes box-office hits like Thunderbolt and The Medallion, both starring Jackie Chan; King of Beggars, starring Stephen Chow; and the multi-award winning Beast Cop. He is also the helmer of Fist Of Legend, which shot Jet Li to international stardom for playing the role of Chen Zhen. Fifteen years after that film, Gordon Chan revisited the world of Chen Zhen by joining forces with director Andrew Lau and action heavyweight Donnie Yen. Together they formed an iron triangle that will guarantee to bring martial arts movies to a new height.