Alfred Seiya Lam is a Hong Kong filmmaker currently based in Beijing. Having grown up in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United States, Alfred completed his BA at Columbia University in New York. Prior to graduation, he commenced his studies in film theory and screenwriting, and secured a position as the Communication Coordinator at the Asian American International Film Festival.

 

He later pursued his passion for filmmaking at The London Film School, and directed multiple short films during his MA studies. Alfred dedicates most of his time to mastering the crafts of directing and screenwriting, and is constantly discovering new approaches to storytelling and filmmaking.

 

Alfred has collaborated with filmmakers internationally, working on multiple projects as a producer, camera operator, writer, and director. His short film, A Place with Pinwheel, has been selected for film festivals in Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Iceland, the UK, and more, earning him the prestigious Panalux Cinematography Prize from the British film industry.