Iris Ng

Iris Ng is a Canadian cinematographer, most noted for her work on documentary films.

She worked on short films in her early career before working with Min Sook Lee on My Toxic Baby as her first full-length project. She then became more widely known for her work on Sarah Polley's acclaimed film Stories We Tell, which established her reputation as a cinematographer whose work combined the ability to "blend into a situation but also remain present as a human who can be supportive".

Working alongside director Lin Alluna and human rights activist Aaju Peter on their film Twice Colonized, Ng says: "Lin had a very decisive vision for the film’s reliance on verité filming and the incorporation of Super 8 to metaphorically illustrate scenes from Aaju’s past. I have a portfolio with both of these attributes, which allowed us to connect and develop a common vision for the film. Further to that, I am very interested in directing my creative energy toward projects that highlight critical and underrepresented stories. This film's challenging subject matter with its experimental elements felt especially enticing as well."

In 2024, she was announced as the subject of a special program highlighting her work at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Work Result Canadian Screen Awards 2015 Photography in a Documentary Program or Factual Series The Ghosts in Our Machinewith Nicholas de Pencier, Liz Marshall, John Price 2023 Photography in a Comedy Series Strays ("House Sitting") Photography in a Documentary Program or Factual Series Artificial Immortalitywith Stephen Chung 2026 Best Cinematography in a Documentary There Are No Words