Chiu Keng Guan

Chiu Keng Guan (; Chinese: 周青元; ; pinyin: Zhōu Qīng Yuán) is a Malaysian film director.

Career Born and raised in Batu Pahat, Johor, Chiu initially studied graphic design and then fine arts, and worked on ceramic and sculpture production before joining HVD Film Production, doing quality assurance.

Chiu then attended the Beijing Film Academy - which in recent times produced Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Since then, he did TV dramas, commercials, corporate videos, and also worked as an assistant director and cameraman. He was also part of the pioneering group that helped set up 8TV, and freelanced for Astro. The cast of Woohoo! and Great Day consists mostly of non-actor celebrities from Astro's popular radio and TV channels, while major roles are given to amateurs in The Journey and Ola Bola. Frankie Lee Sai Peng, the lead actor for The Journey who won the 27th Malaysia Film Festival award for Best Actor, was one such example. Lee was the first recipient of Chinese descent and the eldest since its inauguration at 75 years old.

Chiu's work is known for its emotional charge, and has earned him numerous critical and commercial success, especially within Malaysia. In addition to breaking box office records in Malaysia, he is decorated with notable award wins and nominations, including the Golden Wau Awards and the Malaysia Film Festival awards. His international breakthrough came through On Your Mark (film), a film that was nominated for various international awards and was a box office hit.

Filmography

Feature films

Short film

2019 "Gift of Time"

Television series

2019 "Never Stand Still"

Accolades (Golden Goblet Awards)2021 Best FilmOn Your MarkBest ActorBest ScreenplayHengdian Film Festival of China2021 Best ActorOn Your Mark